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April 17, 2019 - Volume 13 Issue 08
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Soldiers needing replacement parts may turn to 3D printers in the future to rapidly deliver reliable and ultra-strong metal parts. Army researchers are looking at new technologies to create steel alloy parts from powder using a laser.
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Operating a CNC machining company that processes hundreds of part numbers demands new approaches to improve efficiency. But automating systems with a wide range of part requirements necessitates careful planning and execution. PrimeTest® Automation, a systems integrator in Boca Raton, Fla., created an optimized solution that benefited its customer, a CNC part manufacturer, so much that it became a catalyst for business growth.
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The Copenhagen-based company Osvald Jensen has increased its productivity on CNC machines by retrofitting them with RG2 Dual Grippers from OnRobot that significantly decrease cycle times and allows for production to continue after operators leave the shop. Watch how this was done.


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  Industry News
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  Northrop Grumman Awarded $3.2 Billion Navy Contract
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  Product Spotlight
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  Laser Texturing Machine Applies Innovative Designs 40% Faster
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  Rigid, Compact 5-Axis Gantry Ideal for Milling Aluminum
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  Automatic Part Handler Uses Pre-Loaded Trolleys to Dramatically Reduce Downtime
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  ToolConnect Automates Transfer of CNC Tool Data -- Eliminates Human Error, Reduces Setup Time
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  Product Focus Award Winner
Product Focus Award Winner New 5-Axis CNC a Complete Plug and Play Solution

Based on reader interest and analysis from our editorial staff, this article won T&P's Product Focus Award for last month's eNewsletter. We would like to congratulate the winning company. In case you missed it, please click on the headline above to view the article.


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