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January 21, 2026 - Volume 20 Issue 02
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The Eagle Group -- a collaborative team of companies including Eagle CNC, Eagle Precision, and Eagle Alloy -- has long recognized the transformative potential of 3D scanning in modern manufacturing. These companies integrate scanning technology across their operations not only for inspection but also for reverse engineering and prototyping.
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Image - New end mills with breakthrough grinding tech enable faster, more aggressive machining New end mills with breakthrough grinding tech enable faster, more aggressive machining
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