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January, 1998

Features

Balancing high-volume production with small lots

Profitability and growth for part manufacturers requires market driven flexibility.

Getting in sync to meet business goals

Manufacturing synchronization is helping companies become more customer driven and profitable.

Old base, new machine

Old iron is the rock on which some companies are building successful, new machine tools.