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HEGLA presented RAPIDCUT KT, a new standalone cutting line, to coincide with glasstec 2014. At the same time, this replaces the Formline KT that is established in the market.
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SCHOTT Research Fellow intends to support young researchers in particular at the German Society of Material Science (DGM) - Dr.
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