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Rasmussen has a “green” take on when to replace equipment. “Stamping equipment can easily last a decade or longer, but in today’s eco-friendly environment, the amount of energy your machine uses—especially if it’s older—may become an issue,” he says. Newer equipment, outfitted with servos and solid state electronics, will be more energy-efficient, run faster, and provide higher quality, he adds.