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run and trend charts, graphical cross-section display, and measurements in configurable, easy-to-read panels. Other features include in-process tolerance checking, feedback control, and recipes. Laser gauges measure diameters from 0.035mm (0.0014”) to 120mm (4.7”), and feature compact models and the highest measurement rates available. With the UltraGauge+ wall thickness can be measured at up to eight positions with up to 2,000 measurements per second. LaserLinc micrometers and the UltraGauge+ digital signal processor have a four-year warranty, parts and labor, and LaserLinc will provide a temporary replacement while a micrometer is undergoing repairs.

Flame retardant fillers are used in cables for use in tunnels, airports, high-rise buildings and electronic devices, while additives replace stabilizers containing heavy metals in PVC processing. Nabaltec also produces base materials for use in technical ceramics, the refractory industry and catalysis. Unlike halogenated flame retardant fillers, the products manufactured by the company´s Functional Fillers division contain no hazardous substances and do not require separate disposal. Rather, in the event of fire, the company´s flame retardant fillers decrease the development of fumes hazardous to human health and the environment. Nye Lubricants Inc Nye Lubricants formulates, manufactures, markets and sells synthetic lubricants, thermal coupling compounds and index-matching optical gels. Nye provides lubricant solutions for a range of industries and applications including automotive, aerospace, and appliance wiring harness connectors, as well as supplying curing and thixotropic optical gels for fiber optic mechanical splices and LED applications. Nye services US customers through its regional engineering offices, with representation throughout Europe, South America, Asia, South Africa, Australia and India. OptEM Engineering OptEM Cable Designer is a CAE tool for designing and simulating the performance of copper cables. Hierarchical-design modeling is used where existing design elements are defined as building blocks (instances) in constructing higher level designs. Objects in the cross-section are tagged with object properties such as core

material (conductor or dielectric), plating and object name. Each design instance has a unique position, rotation and lay length, which provide realistic twisting parameters for individual pairs, bundles, and cables. The EM field analysis generates accurate ASCII reports for LRCG parameters, and plots S-parameter data for RL, IL, NEXT, FEXT, ELFEXT, PS-NEXT and PS-FEXT.

Optogear has launched a product portfolio aimed

at both specialty fiber and telecom fiber manufacturing segments. Through ongoing collaboration with leading research groups and advanced technology companies, Optogear is able to offer short lead times from research findings to commercial production. Optogear’s team has decades of experience of building optical equipment. A strong machine building tradition is matched with solid scientific back-up, resulting in newhigh-performance equipment and new processes. Optogear endeavors to individually tailor equipment to resolve each customer’s individual production problems.

The Pair Advisor module calculates conductor and insulate diameters that fulfill a selected standard using assigned design properties for a shielded or unshielded pair, while the Lay Length Advisor module calculates lay lengths of a four-pair cable based on assigned design properties and ratios between NEXT resonance frequency and maximum frequency for diagonal and side-by-side pairs.

Proton Products International

Optogear

Nabaltec AG Nabaltec AG manufactures, develops and distributes highly specialized products based on aluminum hydroxide (ATH) and aluminum oxide, as well as other raw materials, through its Functional Fillers and Technical Ceramics divisions. The company´s product range includes halogen-free flame retardant fillers and eco-friendly additives for the plastics industry.

Proton Products International provides measurement and control solutions to the wire and cable industry. The company’s leading products include non-contact speed and length measurement with bi-directional and true-zero speed recognition. The latest super fast range of diameter gauges can measure items at up to 10,000 times per axis, per second.

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