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Manufacturing
SUPPORT
Gauging the pulse of
Canada’s job shops and
their role in manufacturing
FABRICATING
Laser machine
investment for growth
WELDING
Troubleshooting
aluminum welding
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MACHINING
Multi-tasking bene;ts
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CUTTING TOOLS
Micro drilling advances
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QUALITY
Portable metrology
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Fabricating & Welding
ProductivityBOOSTERS
Technological advances improve competitiveness
Lasers
Bend Tooling
Shop Tools
Aluminum Welding
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