Terabeam is creating a nationwide wireless network in USA that beams optical communications signals through the air instead of through glass fiber buried in the ground. Compared to other broadband providers, Terabeam claims its service, which is designed for small to midsize companies in major cities,is better, faster, and easier to hook up than services from 
competitors.

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Calling today's Internet "dumb, boring and isolated," Forrester Research is playing a funeral dirge for the Net as we know it, predicting that the World Wide Web will soon be replaced by a richer, interactive "X Internet." 

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EDS today announced an agreement to purchase Structural Dynamics Research Corporation (SDRC) for approximately $950 million in cash, or $25.00 a share. 

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As struggling U.S. dot-coms look overseas for fresh sources of revenue, Japan has emerged as a favorite destination thanks to its relatively early stage of growth for Web-based enterprises and Internet commerce. 

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The dotcom implosion has slashed computer demand. But despite the slump, millions of dollars from the likes of International Business Machines Corp, financier George Soros, and Deutsche Bank AGM-^Rs Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown are flowing into new server companies intending to take on the mainstays of the computer-server business.

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Centre bolt clamping needed for good stability in a Machining centre. To avoid vibration in a milling or boring operation a very rigid coupling is required.

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Bored of sending plain text emails and regular e-greetings? Now design your own 'talking' emails with speech, pictures, 3D animation and sounds. How? Simply download this cool freebie. Run the smart Wizard. Add messages, images, animation... And send your Birthday wishes, congratulations or 'just to say Hi' notes, in less than 5 minutes!

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Bridgeport Machines and Harig are pleased to announce the new Classic Series 612 and 618 Hand Feed Grinders.

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Uniquely designed working area combined with 1 g acceleration of the axes. Machining on 5-axes with tail stock support and 1 g acceleration of the axes.

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Each system consists of a conveyor specifically for the application with precise roller and/or spray lubricant application controlled by a UNIST SPR-2000 "SPROLL-IT" digital control unit.

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Plunge milling, i.e. milling in axial direction, has become a more and more common application especially in weak set-ups, working with large overhangs and other applications with risk of vibrations.

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Makino's latest addition to its award-winning U-Series Wire EDM machines, the U53K, relies on advanced generator technology for faster cycle times while achieving superior surface finishes and workpiece accuracy. In some applications, the U53K can slash cycle time by 50 percent while achieving high quality surface finishes of 3µmRmax in just three machining passes.

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Delcam claims to offer the first reverse engineering system for the real world with the latest release of its CopyCAD software. The new version incorporates a range of unique new tools to help users produce smooth CAD surfaces from digitised data that can then be used in a wide range of product development applications, including the creation of CAD models from physical models, updating CAD master models to reflect modification to prototypes, the design of new parts based on existing components, and the repair of tooling where no CAD data exists.

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Hardinge sets a new standard in high-performance CNC turning with the next generation of lathes that will take your machining capabilities to new heights. Ideal for basic lathe machining or multi-tasking operations in a single setup, QUEST lathes are offered in both Precision and Super-Precision models. Choose the exact model and machine configuration with the wide range of multi-tasking options so you can quickly and efficiently produce precise parts in a single setup!

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