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A number of general technologies can contribute to increased efficiency and productivity in glass manufacturing. These include computer control of building environments, computer control of processes or major energy-using equipment, waste heat recovery, and adjustable speed motors. Most frequently cited were adjustable speed motors and computer control of processes. [MECS 1998]

General/Generic Technologies Use – 1998
(Total Population = 1,026)

Graph depicting General/Generic Technologies Use - 1998 (Total Population = 1,026)

Source: MECS 1998

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