Overcoming Fiber Optic Production Challenges with Exciting Solutions
The MGS Group has worked intimately within the fiber optic industry as it has developed in the past four decades.
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Inline Surface Dimensional Flaw Detection and OD/Ovality Measurement Using Laser Line Triangulation on Round Product
There are advantages and disadvantages to every type of inspection method. When it comes to tight-tolerance, highspeed, continuous production of round, opaque
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Applying Binder Yarns with Low and Constant Tension at High Speed Sets High Demands to the Quality of the Equipment and the Binder Yarn Material
To achieve optimum binding process requires knowledge about both the binder and material. With several decades’ experience within fiber optic cable machinery
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Development of LED Inks for Optical Fiber Applications
Microwave powered, mercury-based UV lamps have historically been the primary resource when curing inks used for optical fiber. They offer a broadband
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Artificial Intelligence-Based Line Control and Predictive Maintenance Increases Productivity
The global demand for optical fiber cables is increasing at a growing rate. At the same time this market has
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Diligence is Required Throughout the Crimping Process
by Edward Jacques, ETCO Incorporated As part of its continuous review of wiring and circuit connection methods in the appliance
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Fluoropolymer Materials for Flat Wire Jackets
by Keisuke Yagi, AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Flat wires help make better use of space in EVs, and a higher
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Innovative High Fiber Density, Low Fiber Count Cables with Two-Piece Armor
by Ellen A. Stupka, Bradley Blazer, Taylor Towery, Jody Greenwood, Ebna Zabir – Corning Optical Communications Carrier networks continue to
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Rebuilding and Reshoring: What Can Be Done?
by Harry C. Moser The volatility and uncertainty resulting from trade wars and the COVID-19 pandemic are challenging companies to
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Innovative Self-Annealing Microrolling: Copper Rod Breakdown Greener Solution
Continuus-Properzi has provided innovative technology for more than 75 years that has allowed the end-users of our equipment to be ‘greener’, in order to reduce their CO2 emission, well before being ‘green’ was in fashion. This began with Properzi’s disruptive technology for continuous casting and direct rolling of nonferrous metals, which completely changed the production method for nonferrous rod by making it safer, more economical, and above all less energy intensive thereby reducing CO2 emission.
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50 Years of Copper Rod Technology
Cast and rolled copper wire rod as starting material for the electrical and electronics industry.
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Ultra-High Performance Material for Wire and Cable Applications
Semi-crystalline thermoplastics marked by excellent chemical resistance, high temperature performance and high mechanical strength.
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Faster Curing Ethylene-Silane Copolymer for Moisture-Cured Insulation & Jackets
Dow’s SI-LINK™ DFDF-5451 NT Faster Curing Ethylene-Silane Copolymer is a new solution for moisture-cured insulation and jackets for use in low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical cables. Specifically, it has a breakthrough contribution of attributes that create value for manufacturers
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WAI’s Wire Expo 2022 & Operations Summit
to Set Clear Path for Today’s Wire Makers
by Janice E. Swindells, Wire Association International, Inc. The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. has announced that the presentations and
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One Versatile Metal Shielding Technology for Many Applications
by Thomas Kulmer, Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH New metal tape forming and welding technology processes copper, aluminum, stainless steel and alloys,
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Engineered for Success in Manufacturing Low to High-Carbon, Welding and Stainless-Steel Wires
by Ann Kathrin Hassenburs – Lämneå Bruk AB Flexibility is the key to success for Sweden-based wire machinery manufacturer Lämneå
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Evolving Wire Specifications to Improve RF & Microwave Cable Performance
by Jason Rose – Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. Developing the best possible helical wrap, braid and center
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Measuring Device to Control Cable Diameter, Wall Thickness and Centricity
by Katja Giersch, SIKORA AG HEW-Kabel GmbH is an international special cable manufacturer for industrial and automotive applications. The company,
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New Era in Keeping Constant Tension in Stranding Processes
by Norbert Schilling, FMS Force Measuring Systems AG The tension measurement of running webs is one of the main areas
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