Also, Japanese industrial processes are famously innovative in making specialized manufacturing more efficient.

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Based upon the use and layout of the flooded facilities the sort of equipment that may be most likely to be needed include: back end drive testers, metrology and process measurement equipment, rowbar and slider process equipment (for head manufacturing), automation and material handling equipment and other specialized equipment used in recording head and other component manufacturing, as well as drive assembly and test equipment.

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However, the diversification of Australian exports had stagnated in the 90s, with growth in tourism, education and specialized manufacturing moving into reverse, he said.

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The Company is principally engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of yield-enhancing, production support solutions for specialized applications in the supply chain of the electronics industry, primarily for PCBs and FPDs.

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As a result, the industry growth clusters (aviation, specialized business services, life sciences, innovative manufacturing, and supply chain and logistics) have been gaining traction in our metro area.

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