automatic production line (automatic production line) refers to a form of production organization in which the product process is realized by an automated machine system. It is formed on the basis of the further development of continuous pipeline. Its characteristics are: the processing object is automatically transferred from one machine tool to another machine tool, and the machine tool is automatically processed, loaded and unloaded, inspected, etc.; The task of the worker is only to adjust, supervise and manage the automatic line, do not participate in direct operation; All the machines and equipment operate in a uniform rhythm, and the production process is highly continuous.

Automatic production line in the case of no intervention according to the prescribed procedures or instructions to automatically operate or control the process, its goal is "stable, accurate, fast". Automation technology is widely used in industry, agriculture, military, scientific research, transportation, business, medical care, services and homes. The use of automatic production lines can not only liberate people from heavy physical labor, part of the mental work and poor, dangerous working environment, but also expand the function of human organs, greatly improve labor productivity, and enhance human understanding of the world and the ability to transform the world.