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Mazak event to touch the future

Oct. 11, 2005
Mazak Corp., Florence, Ky., will hold its largest North American industry event Nov. 8-10. Touch the Future 2006 will feature 40 Mazak machine tools and production technologies at work, including the Nexus VCN-510C/50 vertical machining center

Mazak Corp. plans to unveil its expanded National Technology Center during Touch the Future 2006 Nov. 8-10 in Florence, Ky. The center allows customers to design and test processes and products.

Mazak Corp., Florence, Ky., will hold its largest North American industry event Nov. 8-10. Touch the Future 2006 will feature 40 Mazak machine tools and production technologies at work, including the Nexus VCN-510C/50 vertical machining center for high-horsepower, high-torque machining applications and Nexus QTN 400 and 450 turning centers.

"Companies aren't simply demanding more capacity, they're demanding the leanest, most flexible means of production to create a competitive advantage," says Mazak Corp. President Brian Papke.

Visitors will also be able to tour Mazak's expanded Technology Center that features the Center for Multi-Tasking and Manufacturing Excellence. Industry experts will lead seminars on topics such as manufacturing survival and advances in cutting tools and fixtures. Go to mazakusa.com/ttf2006 for more information.