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        "name": "Sensor for Iron & Steel Industry",
        "role": "manufacturer",
        "summary": "LED and laser hot/cold metal detectors, fiber-optic heat detectors, microwave detectors and close crane warning sensors for steel plants and heavy industry.",
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      }
    ],
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      "email": "info@hokuyo-aut.jp",
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    },
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      "NL",
      "KR",
      "US",
      "CN",
      "TW",
      "MY",
      "SG",
      "TH",
      "IN",
      "VN",
      "GB",
      "DE",
      "SE",
      "FI",
      "DK",
      "CZ",
      "PL",
      "CH",
      "BE",
      "TR",
      "IL",
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    ]
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}