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Let’s Catch Up What is happening out there? Publisher’s Welcome The season of opportunity
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Opinion Let’s talk materials
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People of UKMFG Turning weapons into purpose
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Advanced Material Engineering From race to road
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Cover Interview Smart thinking at NCMT Shopfloor Inspection Mitutoyo introduces QM-Fit Manufacturer Spotlight A culture of success Workforce Resilience Generations at work Turning Cutting Tungsten bar 12 hours a day
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WELCOME Welcome to issue twenty three of Machinery & Manufacturing magazine. Crafted by our team of dedicated engineering media professionals especially for you, the CNC machine tool intensive manufacturing community. We invite you to enjoy this immersive reading experience packed with video and downloads. This is a hybrid magazine, to be read on or alongside your desktop, phone or tablet. I’m a hybrid! How do you use me? Click or scan the play buttons for instant video. Click or scan the download buttons for instant brochure downloads, discreetly appearing on your device in a separate file ready for you to simply hit save.
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Machine Safety Revolutionising press shop safety EDM Quest for strategic investment
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Waterjet Cutting Start-up jets ahead
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Advanced Engineering Preview What to expect at the show
Manufacturing Solutions Advanced tooling for heat exchangers Sheetmetal Transforming bending capacity EMO Review A week of innovation and technology Supply Chain Success A £Multimillion opportunity Green Manufacturing Sustainability pledge pays off CNC Spotlight Shiny business at Metallic Elephant
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Events Calendar What will we see next?
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