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  Featured Articles
5 Maintenance Secrets to Double Your Laser Cutter's Lifespan (Watch Video) 5 Maintenance Secrets to Double Your Laser Cutter's Lifespan (Watch Video)
Production goals don't wait. A well-maintained laser cuts parts faster, stays within tolerance and keeps gas use down. The experts at Alternative Parts offer 5 ways to keep your laser cutter operating at peak efficiency.
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3D measurement technology key to quality assurance for critical medical components 3D measurement technology key to quality assurance for critical medical components
Laser-cut hypotubes (LCHT) have become indispensable in modern medical technology. The delicate structures of these extremely thin metal tubes enable minimally invasive procedures such as catheter ablation, stent insertion and neurovascular procedures. Understandably, traditional quality assurance inspection is difficult for these miniature parts. However, according to the experts at Aerotech, innovative 3D measurement technologies are opening up new possibilities for detecting even the smallest deviations that would hinder reliability.
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  Industry News
YCM Alliance adds Tongtai turning centers to its lineup of CNC machines YCM Alliance adds Tongtai turning centers to its lineup of CNC machines

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Draganfly begins groundbreaking collaboration -- delivering drones to U.S. Army

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Auto manufacturing breakthrough allows for flexible, low-volume production within existing high-volume operations (Watch Video) Auto manufacturing breakthrough allows for flexible, low-volume production within existing high-volume operations (Watch Video)

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North Star's newly designed automated system streamlines part handling and inspection workflows (Watch Video)

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  Product Spotlight
Camfil APC's latest dust collector features next-gen filter technology for safer, cleaner work environment Camfil APC's latest dust collector features next-gen filter technology for safer, cleaner work environment

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Simple and ergonomic Swiss lathes -- excellent options for long and short turned parts (Watch Video)

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Renishaw's new, innovative Equator-X™ 500 -- two gauging systems in one Renishaw's new, innovative Equator-X™ 500 -- two gauging systems in one

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Siemens' new drive system handles up to 12 axes on a single control unit

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  Product Spotlight
Mazak's new high-volume turning center ideal for manufacturing small parts Mazak's new high-volume turning center ideal for manufacturing small parts

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New fiber tube laser perfect for large-diameter tube cutting up to 54 feet

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EMCO's new universal center offers large travel distances in a compact, modular machine EMCO's new universal center offers large travel distances in a compact, modular machine

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Kennametal's newest end mill offers better vibration control and smoother cutting

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