The results of the analysis of the current state of the level of automation of process planning at the enterprises of the machine-building industry are presented in the paper. A comparative analysis of two methods of organizing the work of the technological service of the enterprise is carried out, the analysis is carried out on the example of the studied standard product. An enlarged method of calculating the time spent on process planning are presented. The calculations of reducing labor intensity, expressed in monetary terms, are given. The plan of introduction of artificial intelligence in process planning at the enterprises of machine-building industry are presented. The possibilities of further growth of production automation based on computer-aided design systems and artificial intelligence technologies are considered. The analysis of each stage of process planning allows us to conclude that the digitalization of production will allow us to move to a new level of automation, combining individual automation elements into a single integrated system. In conclusion, performance indicators from the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies, increased productivity and reduced labor intensity are noted.