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In article <1bhkogINN17j@gap.caltech.edu> tylerh@cco.caltech.edu (Tyler R. Holcomb) writes:
>>A discussion of this on the net would help.
>
>1.  Using computers to make machines work better.

I like it -- simple, clear, and precise, but it ignores the entire field of
analog control.

>2.  Making manufacturing more efficient without REPLACing
>    the EQUIPMENT.

I would extend this to;

2'.  Making manufacturing more efficient and safe, while also inproving
     quality without replacing the equipment.

I would also add;

3.  Making the production of some goods possible, which were previously
    impossible.

>As you can see, I do *process* control; I suspect our
>friends in aerospace and electrical engineering  will
>find these descriptions too narrow and/or inappropriate
>for their work.

Hopefully they will add   :-)

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