Looking for tape and reel machine

I am looking for a machine to put parts on tape and reel. I am supplied with parts from customers that are on short cut strips for production prototype boards. I would like to put these onto feeders, but they need to be re-taped first. Is there is a way to splice the tape that will work? I would also like to put all of our parts from tubes to reel. Do I need manual or an automated machine? How much do they cost? Does anyone have a used one?

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