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Source: Pascal Engineering Inc. Pascal Engineering Inc. is exhibiting double-acting hydraulic expansion clamps designed to maximize workspaces and optimize tool accessibility. Expansion clamps enable machining to be approached from any direction. The clamps are designed to not create any obstructions by clamping workpieces securely from the bottom, reducing the amount of space the clamp occupies on the jig and protecting metal from deforming.
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Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.
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Uncertainties loom about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) versus internal combustion engines (ICEs), investment strategies, policy changes, and foreign investments. As the U.S. presidential election looms this November, the domestic auto industry stands at a crucial crossroads, facing uncertainties about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) versus internal combustion engines (ICEs) and the impact of foreign investments.
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