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Fundamentals of light curtains [Add to Safe Senders List]( | If you can't view this email, please [click here]( 26 July 2022 [Share with a friend]( [SPECS & TECHS - Your Industrial Market Resource for Product, News, Technology & Applications] [International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS)]( TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS [] [Worldwide Interpower® cord sets — American made]( [Worldwide Interpower® cord sets — American made]( Interpower [Interpower]( North American and [international cords and cord sets]( provide the correct amperages and voltages to allow country-specific customers to safely connect to their mains power. Interpower manufactures state-of-the-art electrical cord sets for global markets with [no minimum order requirements](. Interpower cords and components are manufactured in accordance with Interpower’s product quality plan: hipot testing, continuity testing and ground testing with multiple inspections. 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