One of the first applications of digital computers in manufacturing was direct numerical control, which is best described by which one of the following:
A)computers used to count work units on a production line
B)flexible manufacturing
C)mainframe computers used to remotely control machine tools in a factory
D)personal computers used to schedule production
E)shop floor control

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Direct Numerical Control (DNC) refers to the use of mainframe computers to remotely control machine tools in a factory. This system allows for the centralized management of machine operations, including the distribution of instructions to various machines for automated manufacturing processes.

One of the First Applications of Digital Computers in Manufacturing