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For high-volume screw manufacturers, replacing cam-operated multi-spindle machines with CNC-controlled solutions is critical to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. With

CHARLOTTE, NC – Murata Machinery, a global leader in the material handling industry, continues to aggressively invest in new technologies

Charlotte NC – Murata Machinery, USA will showcase its latest, high-performance fabrication machines, including the LS3015GC 8.0kW fiber laser and

Warehouse Automation Solutions A skilled labor shortage has afflicted the logistics industry for several years. The warehouse labor shortage in

Muratec expands their line-up of Automated Guided Vehicles

Murata Machinery USA, Inc. (i.e. Muratec), a global market leader in Automated Material Handling Systems. The Uni-SHUTTLE HP, a high-performance

Charlotte, NC – The Muratec High-Production Turning Cell seamlessly combines two Muratec twin-spindle turning centers with an integrated raw-parts feeder

The main difference between a bar feed and a slug is the material used. A bar feed is a long metal bar that is fed into a machine to be machined into a specific shape or size. A slug is a solid piece of material that is fed into a machine and then machined into a specific shape or size. The cost of a bar feed is typically less than that of a slug and is often used when a large number of parts are needed. The cost of a slug is typically more than that of a bar feed, but it is often the preferred option for higher precision and more intricate parts.