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OPINION
The Thinking Robot
46
WELDING
Power Sources
52
CUTTING TOOLS
Small hole
drilling success
86
QUALITY
Health & Safety
Finding success
in CANADA’S
resources sector
FABRICATING
A ;ber laser
competitive edge
38
26MACHINING CNC gear grinder moves hop into higher league
14 COVER STORY
MINING
OPPORTUNITIES
61
CMTS
SHOW PREVIEW