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February 07, 2018 - Volume 12 Issue 03
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Image - Robotic Automation Raises Spirits and Bottom Line at Texas Pipe Manufacturer Robotic Automation Raises Spirits and Bottom Line at Texas Pipe Manufacturer
LB Pipe & Coupling opened its plant in Texas just 8 years ago to service the oil and water well industries. After a short period of time, they recognized the need to adapt and switched from mostly manual labor to user-friendly robotic cells. The result has been a significant increase in capacity and employee morale.
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2018 Top Ten Trends for Demand-Driven Manufacturing
In preparing for a better future, many manufacturers are synchronizing resources with modern demand-driven technology to help reach their most important KPIs, such as reducing lead times and lowering inventory levels. To help you consider your options, Synchrono has released its 2018 list of Top Ten Trends for Modern Demand-Driven Technology.
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With improved functions and machining capabilities, reduced machining time and higher accuracy and rigidity, the much anticipated redesign to the highly successful SV-20R is setting new standards for manufacturing complex parts for medical and aerospace industries. With B-axis versatility, Y-axis control for backworking and proprietary Star Motion Control, producing prismatic and complex parts from difficult cutting materials is achieved with ease and precision.


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  Industry News
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  Sunnen Acquires BTA Heller; Now Offers Complete Bore Creation and Finishing Solutions
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  Registration Opens for IMTS 2018
Exhibitor commitments outpacing previous show -- forcing IMTS to expand exhibit space. See the new floor plan.
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  New Blade for Parting-Off Tools Increases Productivity by 300%
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