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62 automation & robotics 70 quality
automation &
robotics
Vision in automation and
robotics
The combination of robotics and image
processing enables fault-free, fast, reliable
and economic manufacture.
sawing &
tubeforming
Strike up the band
New ‘holistic’ technology boosts
bandsawing productivity by up to 300%.
cadcam & controls
Priming the pumps
New controls on large machine tools drive
dramatic cycle time reductions for
globally-connected pump manufacturer.
68 CAM enables medical/motorsport
specialist to maximise productivity, PCB
probe manufacturer to speed up small
batch turnaround.
quality
Training for quality
The NPL’s training initiative continues to
develop, with electrical and temperature
measurement next on the agenda.
manufacturing
with lasers
87 showcase
89 products and services
91 webwatch/advertisers’ index
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the latest news, events, features, products and installations
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80 subcon show preview
Laser micromachining tips
Laser radiation is a powerful tool for
machining samples and prototypes, tooling,
or the direct production of parts.
When good cuts go bad
Unforeseen factors such as material
imperfections, gas inconsistency and dirty
lenses used to be the blight of laser cutting -
but technology is taking control.
subcon scene
80-86 Preview of the Subcon 2009 show, with
details of seminars and snapshots of some of
the exhibitors.
contents
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SUMMIT, taking place at
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(adjacent to the AMRC)
on the Advanced
Manufacturing Park -
Thursday November 5th.
cover
SUMMIT REVIEW
2008
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