Developers of software-controlled all-electric tube bending systems claim the technology has passed another landmark after being used to aid part production on one of the UK's biggest ever naval projects.rnSince first appearing on the market 15 years ago, all-electric tube bending has made steady inroads into major industries thanks to what are claimed to be key advantages over conventional hydraulic equipment.rnThese are said to include increased flexibility, dramatically reduced energy consumption -claimed to be up to 90 per cent less - and lower scrap material levels.
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