Big Developments for this year’s IWCS Cable & Connectivity Industry Forum past 72 years, international representatives from the communications, data, electronics, power, industrial, automotive, aerospace, and similar industries gather at the annual IWCS Forum for valuable networking, learning, and career and business growth. Taking place Monday, October 14 through Wednesday, October 17 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, this premier event features the traditional elements of the IWCS Forum plus additional new components that highlight trending developments in sustainabil ..read more

Quality control is essential in medium and high voltage power cable manufacturing. In the first production phase the metal conductor is insulated with three layers of plastic. This phase is the most critical and prone to manufacturing defects. Current quality control systems measure the layer thicknesses of the three plastic layers with x-rays from several points around the cable. Power cables are also routinely tested after production in order to find defective products before installation. Read more in the digital edition The post Topography Scanner for Quality Control of Power Cable Manufa ..read more

One of the main challenges many manufacturers face today is fulfilling increasingly complex product and quality control requirements while at the same time experiencing a shortage of labor. Improving efficiency and achieving the highest level of accuracy is not possible without systematic process automation. As a solution provider for pipe extrusion, automation is therefore our guiding principle. Combining gravimetry with a measuring system and control technology is the key to increasing productivity, significantly reducing costs, and at the same time ensuring the highest level of quality poss ..read more

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., Madison, CT, USA, announced highlights of its Wire Expo 2024, which will be held at the Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino, Uncasville, CT, USA, June 11-12, 2024. Click here to read more in the digital edition. The post Preview: WAI’s Wire Expo 2024, June 11-12 appeared first on Wire and Cable Technology International ..read more

Subsea cables play a vital role in connecting the world. They transmit data and power across vast distances on the ocean floor where they encounter tough conditions: Rocks, debris and potential interactions with marine life. Constant motion in underwater streams. Salts, minerals and other corrosive elements that can affect cable materials over time. By providing effective chemical and mechanical protection, the cables can withstand these threats, ensuring longterm durability and reliable performance in subsea environments. Read the more in the digital edition The post Tech Brief: Strong for S ..read more

At the 2024 WHMA Annual Global Leadership Summit on February 15, 2024, the WHMA Board of Directors welcomed three new officers and four new members. Board officers serve a three-year term, and board members can serve two, three-year terms. The newly elected Board Officers are: WHMA Board Chairman: Parker Garrett, Manager and Owner, EMSCO. WHMA Board Vice Chairman/Secretary: Doug Chowning, President, American Syscomptel, Inc. WHMA Board Immediate Past Chairman: Joe DeMan, President, Interconnect Dynamics – An Amphenol Global Solutions Provider. The newly elected Board Members are: Joan Kapp ..read more

You’ll never learn more about wire harness assembly than on our upcoming 24-hour, private jet Mexico manufacturing tour in the country’s interior. This would be the first step to your future Mexico operation. Entrada Group’s upcoming 24-hour private jet tour of Mexico manufacturing is the fastest and most convenient way for you to learn everything there is to know about Mexico wire harness assembly. What if, on top of it, you could complete the trip, return home and then launch your own wire harness assembly in Mexico in under 12 weeks? That’s exactly what a new client of ours, based in Chicag ..read more

The Welding Roundup was compiled by the editors of Wire & Cable Technology International. Suppliers have responded to our call for the state-of-the-art in welding services, equipment and technology. Companies include Kinrei, Sonosystems North America, PWM Ltd, Sonobond Ultrasonics and others. Click here to read more. The post Welding Roundup for May 2024 appeared first on Wire and Cable Technology International ..read more

by Mike McNulty, Editor, Wire & Cable Technology International Braiders are used extensively in the production and processing of all types of wire, cable and wire harnesses. Examples include data cables, signal wires, coax cables, conductor ropes and automotive applications like battery cables and car harnesses. Recent technical improvements, trends and demands seen over the last several years. Click here read more The post Spotlight on Braiders appeared first on Wire and Cable Technology International ..read more

Milan, Italy – Prysmian today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which it will acquire Encore Wire (NASDAQ: WIRE) for $290.00 per share in cash (the “Transaction”). The Transaction represents a premium of approximately 20% to the 30-day volume weighted average share price (VWAP) as of Friday, April 12, 2024 and approximately 29% to the 90-day VWAP as of the same date. At the terms of the Transaction, Encore Wire’s implied Enterprise Value is approximately €3.9 billion1 representing a multiple of 8.2x EV/2023A EBITDA and 6.3x EV/2023A EBITDA including run rat ..read more