What the thread found

• The Rig Engineering arm offers smoother operation than earlier IIIA arms.
• The socket block of the Rig Engineering arm fits better into standard vests than some competing professional arms.
• The arm is hand-built from scratch rather than using modular components.
• Machine work quality on the arm is considered high precision.
• The arm requires less physical effort to operate in low mode compared to older IIIA arms.
• Customization options are available, including choice of spring cover colors.
• Trade-in programs for older IIIA arms are offered when upgrading to the new arm.

Depends on

• The original website was noted as not being fully updated at the time of these posts.
• Only limited hands-on experience reported from a few operators.
• Discussion occurred in 2004 and equipment specifications may have changed since then.
• No detailed technical specifications were provided in the thread.

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