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July 22, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 14
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Image - How Portable Scanners Eliminate the Need for Machinery Blueprints How Portable Scanners Eliminate the Need for Machinery Blueprints
Engineers are using portable scanners to reverse-engineer complex machinery in the field, eliminating the need for blueprints to reduce expensive downtime. This technology allows for immediate, on-site part replication, as explained by David Hill, Country Manager, Canada, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.
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Struggling with costly downtime during product changeovers? Automation Within Reach (AWR) shattered traditional manufacturing limits by swapping six rigid pneumatic grippers for just one intelligent, electric gripper. This single upgrade eliminated manual adjustments and boosted ROI.
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  Machinery Demand Soars 32%: IMTS Prepares for Record Year
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  The Return of the Flat-Sheet Laser
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  Mitsubishi's New M8V CNC Boosts Machining Speeds by 11% (Watch Video)
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