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To stay ahead of the curve and continue providing its customers with the best , most efficient products for their needs , TAV places a significant emphasis on research and development .

“ We ’ re always looking for the most efficient solution for our customers ; we are passionately dedicated to studying new solutions to build vacuum furnaces suitable for different industry sectors ,” Guido details . “ Close collaborations with our customers , universities and excellence centers are important for the development of new products and processes . TAV has a dedicated team and internal performance lab , equipped with our latest technologies and products , where we develop new processes and test our new equipment . Our R & D team follow the customer from the very beginning until the commencement of mass production ,

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In line with its dedication to research and development , TAV has implemented a plethora of machinery and technology into its production processes . By constantly investing in new state-of-theart equipment , TAV is able to remain a step ahead of its competitors , offering unique , cutting-edge manufacturing processes and testing practices .

“ Over the years , TAV has adopted the best electrical and mechanical design software for the realization of its plants ,” Guido explains . “ For example , we ’ ve introduced the most advanced multiphysics finite element simulation software to study and validate new proposed solutions .

“ Our TAV facility in Caravaggio is equipped with all the necessary utilities – cooling water system , inert gas and electricity , a 1.5 MW electrical cabinet – to

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