F U L L C O N T E N T S O N PA G E 4
F O C U S M A N U FAC T U R I N G
P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY
22 Laser-like focus
A South Portland steel
processor is saving time
and money with a new laser
cutter.
18 The next frontier?
Some innovative scientists
are developing small,
lightweight satellites to be
viable commercial products.
S TA R T I N G O N P A G E 14
M A N U FA C T U R I N G F O C U S
An automated fabric
cutter cuts recycled
windsurfing sailcloth
for Flowfold wallets at
its Gorham facility.
Three niche textile manufacturers hit their stride
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