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June 25, 2008

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International: Direct Digital Manufacturing Aids Assembly Operations

June 25, 2008

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Direct Digital Manufacturing
Aids Assembly Operations Whatever the future of direct digital manufacturing, for now it's seeing use in the production of jigs, fixtures and assembly aids. Full Story

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