Tool Watch

Author Alan Richter

Published

August 01, 2003 - 12:00pm

Tool monitoring saves money by preventing tool breakage and reducing scrap.

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Author

Alan Richter

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alanr@ctemedia.com

Alan holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Including his 20 years at CTE, Alan has more than 30 years of trade journalism experience.

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