A manufacturing technology that uses digital quantification to express, store, process, and control, supporting the optimization of product lifecycles and overall enterprise operations. It is a new technology that has emerged on the basis of the continuous integration, development, and extensive application of computer network technology and manufacturing technology. Its content can include:
a) Technologies primarily based on CAD/CAM/CAE.
b) Manufacturing information support systems primarily based on MRPII, MIS, PDM.
c) Digital control manufacturing systems, and more.