mechanization

as in automation
the process of putting an apparatus, operation, or system under the control or regulation of mechanical or electronic devices a huge volume of mail that became possible only after the mechanization of the sorting process

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automation
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  • Storage automation utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities to eliminate the burden of manual work, thereby maximizing the intelligence of the storage infrastructure to adapt, deliver, manage and flex on its own.
    Eric Herzog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • The partnership was born out of DoorDash Labs, DoorDash’s robotics and automation arm.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
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“Mechanization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanization. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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