Paving the Way for 800 Volts and More
by Bianca Kranz Significant cuts in charging times and lighter and more efficient cars—the shift from the currently common 400
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September/October
Zero Halogen Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (ZHF TPUs) for Wire & Cable Applications
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) are a class of polyurethane plastics with many exceptional properties including elasticity, high tear strength and resistance
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Reinvented Flange-Driven Winder Delivers Sustainability, Cost Efficiency and Safety
Increasing demands as well as the requirement for a sustainable design for the future have led Kurre Systems, Saterland-Ramsloh, Germany,
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Designing and Manufacturing Extrusion Heads for Large Cables
Eurotek continues to design and manufacture extrusion heads for large cables. The ECMR420-MB is a brand-new device. It is the
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90-Year Success Story Made in Germany
This year, AUGUST STRECKER GmbH & Co. KG celebrates its 90th anniversary. Since 1933, the family run company has stood
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Patents for September 2023
Patents as compiled by the editors of WCTI for September 2023. Magnet Wire with Corona Resistant Polyimide InsulationUS Patent 11728068Published
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Wiring System Reinvented Using Zonal Architectures
Wiring systems are facing disruptive changes. High-performance computers and a clear structure are preparing them for automated driving, digitalization and
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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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Highest Quality & Final Quality Assurance of Submarine Cables Ensured
by Katja Giersch, SIKORA AG The world is facing a number of challenges today, one of which is energy transition.
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Reels Roundup
Compiled by the editors of Wire & Cable Technology International. Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in
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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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USPTO Wire & Cable Industry Patents for September/October 2022
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as compile by the editors of Wire & Cable Technology International Quad-Shield Coaxial
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Wiring Systems: Up a Volcano in an Electric Car
by Gregor le Claire, LEONI AG Professional long-distance automobile driver, Rainer Zietlow, has scaled the Uturuncu volcano located in Bolivia
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Flexible Cables for Fixed & Moving Applications
The simplest cable is a solid wire with a plastic sheath. It can bend and retains this bending—if you don’t
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Enhancements to Accelerate the Adoption of Smart Manufacturing
by Amy Clements, Zuken USA, Inc. Harness Builder for E3.series 2022 introduces enhancements to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing,
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Inside a Mexico Manufacturing Wire Harness Operation
Mexico Manufacturing Tour Attracts Wire Harness Executives, Company Owners
What would draw several American executives and owners of wire harness-producing companies to take a full day out of running their business and venture down to a Mexico Manufacturing facility? Answer: An acute need for cost-competitive labor. This article takes an inside look at what these VIP visitors witnessed when they toured Entrada Group’s Mexico manufacturing campus.