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DIGITAL EDITION FEATURES • Installing a new Mazak Variaxis 630 machining center has enabled Access Precision Machining Ltd., Salmon Arm, BC to expand its process capabilities and improve productivity significantly. • Despite the dramatic growth that Oakville, ON-based Coordinate Industries Ltd. has experienced in recent years, the aerospace component manufacturer isn't standing still. • Today, thanks to recent improvements in plasma torch and consumable design, the piercing capabilities of plasma are significantly better. • Advances in sensor, metrology software and controller technology allow existing CMM to be upgraded providing greater accuracy, faster measurement, and new capabilities.

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NEWS: Hurdles remain on road to recovery The nascent recovery in the Canadian economy still has a long way to go and, in fact, still has some key hurdles to overcome. more... Ontario TDM firms showcase capabilities in Mexico More than 20 specialist auto sector machine, tool, die and mould companies from Ontario recently took part in a week-long program in Mexico to showcase their skills and capabilities for Mexico's rapidly developing auto sector. more... Solar module developer to establish Canadian assembly facility Canadian Solar Inc., a Kitchener, ON-based solar module developer, has announced plans to establish a solar module assembly facility in southern Ontario. more...

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NEW PRODUCTS:

Probe option reduces labour costs	Projector features all-LED illumination

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ON DECK:
Coming up in the February/March issue of MP&P:

Editorial Features
Welding Equipment
Fabricating/Forming
Turning Centers/CNC Machine Tools
Laser/Robotics/Automation
Industry Report-Job Shops

FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nigel Bishop nbishop@clbmedia.ca

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USEFUL SITES

Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association of Canada - This site is an information resource for Canadian OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies and services to the automotive industry.

Canadian Machine Tool Distributors Association - Information source for the Canadian machine tool industry.

Canadian Tooling & Machining Association - Information resource for the Canadian tooling & machining industry.

Canadian Welding Association - Information resource for the Canadian welding industry.