The team also recommended a $22,000 state grant to retrain workers in operating computerized machinery.

We still know the science of distinguishing one germ from another, of course; computerized machinery makes it easier to sort them out than ever before.

The Polaroid Corporation, for example, has installed computers and computerized machinery throughout its operations.

Mr. Ponce's computerized machinery spits out 520 tortillas a minute.

In that position, he taught training seminars and helped blue-collar laborers learn how to program and operate new, computerized heavy machinery.

Operators of expensive computerized machinery can make $15 an hour with benefits, Ms. Rutkin said.

Last month, five left, replaced by computerized machinery.

The line still uses some custom techniques, but primarily uses computerized machinery to cut costs and reduce steps to create high-quality drums in large quantities.

Earlier this year, they lent the company an undisclosed amount to buy new computerized metal-shaping machinery.

Manufacturers scrambled to install computerized machinery and to make their plants internationally competitive.