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32 Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2016
Industrynews
NDC Technologies recently delivered the latest Beta
LaserMike measurement technology to the new Prysmian
Group manufacturing academy in Mudanya, Turkey, for the
precision measurement of high-performance energy cables.
This new centre of excellence will use the technology to
strengthen the manufacturing skills of its employees and to
build a strong manufacturing community.
“Cable manufacturers today face a number of production
challenges involving quality and cost reduction, such as
reducing downtime by increasing plant and personnel
efficiencies, minimising material usage, and increasing
process capabilities and production throughput,” said
Stefano Cicetti, EMEA sales director for NDC’s line of Beta
LaserMike products.
“The Beta LaserMike products we provided for the new
manufacturing academy allow Prysmian personnel to train on
the industry’s latest precision measurement technology. We
will also share our knowledge and applications expertise to
reinforce best technical practices. These manufacturing skills
will enable Prysmian to develop higher quality products faster
and deliver more value to customers and the industry.”
The Beta LaserMike measurement technology at the new
Prysmian Manufacturing Academy includes:
• AccuScan 6000 Series – the industry’s only four-axis
scanning diameter and ovality gauge, providing the
highest accuracy to ensure cable products meet the
tightest design and quality specifications
• LN3000 Series – three-axis lump and neckdown gauge
that quickly and reliably detects and locates product
flaws before they become costly production problems,
for maximum quality control
• LaserSpeed ® – non-contact gauge that measures the
length and speed of moving products with laser
precision for significant quality, productivity and
manufacturing savings
Prysmian is proud of its new manufacturing academy in
Mudanya. It is one of the industry’s most progressive
manufacturing training centres, alongside one of Prysmian’s
largest and most efficient global production facilities.
“As Prysmian, we are aware about the importance of the
relationship between supplier and end user,” said Mr Halil
Kongur, factory director and chairman for Turk Prysmian
Kablo ve Sistemleri AS, Turkey.
“In our cable business, the tight contact is a must to achieve
the best result in quality, efficiency and satisfaction of
customers. We work very closely with NDC’s Beta
LaserMike products management and feel very familiar in
each opportunity.
“We are sure that we are using the latest technology in
measuring equipment and staying up to date on any
improvements. The Beta LaserMike products team supports
our manufacturing academy with several measurement
technologies, showing a conformity of our enforced relation.”
Mr Cicetti added: “Our partner in Turkey, D Temsilcilik, was
instrumental in forming this relationship with Prysmian.
We’re honoured to be part of Prysmian’s new and
progressive manufacturing centre of excellence.”
NDC Technologies – USA
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Miltec UV’s partnership with the University of Maryland for
the QUEST Capstone Consulting Project is now complete.
The honour students were tasked with developing a strategy
to help Miltec UV choose a method of commercialisation for
their ceramic coating technology, a technique that is less
expensive, safer and more effective than the current process
used to manufacture lithium ion batteries.
The team chosen to provide Miltec UV with a real-time
innovative solution, to maximise profit with minimal risk,
consisted of electrical engineer Katelyn Walter, mechanical
engineer Austin Kendall, accounting and finance honour
student Jessica Lewis, and finance honour student Tim
Odukale.
The diverse knowledge, skills and perspectives of these
students allowed them to evaluate the financial implications
and risks associated with multiple commercialisation
options. The recommendation was a dual-sided approach
that allows Miltec to maximise profits while providing the
flexibility to customise the strategy based on the customer’s
needs.
The strategies were to partner with a coater who would coat
the separator while Miltec UV maintains the customer
relationship, or licensing the coating technology to the
customer, and providing the equipment to coat the
separators.
Miltec UV executives are extremely impressed by the
financial and risk modules presented by the team.
Miltec UV – USA
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New centre of excellence gets the NDC touch
Project praise from Miltec for honour students
❍ Pictured are, from left, Austin Kendall, Jessica Lewis, Katelyn
Walter and Tim Odukale