work centre

a generic term used to describe a manufacturing ‘cell’ composed of a number of machines or a single machine (often computer numerically controlled) capable of multiple operations. See CELLULAR MANUFACTURING, WORK STATION. Can also be used to describe a location where one or more individuals carry out multiple tasks (e.g. a customer service centre or typing pool).

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It is by the Dance Work Centre and this will be their 15th performance spanning 30 years.

Concert to look forward to

The 2,000 metre-long flag will be displayed for the public during the military parade to be held under the patronage of the Emir Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah in the Subiya area, Shaikha Amthal Al Ahmad Al Sabah, president of the Volunteer Work Centre, said after attending a rehearsal of the unfurling ceremony.

Kuwait to unfurl world's longest flag

ANEW state-of-theart NHS Health at Work centre has opened its doors after a major refurbishment.

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Donwood's CNC glass work centre is capable of drilling, brilliant cutting, edge polishing, routing and engraving of both straight and shaped profiles.

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The integration gives more manufacturing flexibility and better work centre utilization, which results in less cost per piece produced.