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said: “Over a 17-year partnership we’ve supplied 40 EDMs to A&M, who consistently invest in the latest technology. …This wire eroder, being productive for so long, is a testament to its build quality.”

environments, andnewstadiumtechnology deployments such as 5G and IoT, all require more fiber connections. These fiber connections need to be supported, while also ensuring easy access to patch cords and trunk cables for quick maintenance, moves, additions and changes. Belden’s new DCX ODF helps integrators, consultants, installers and end-users achieve successful cable management while handling high amounts of fiber connections. Said to offer the highest fiber per square foot termination density available, each small- footprint DCX ODF cabinet can support 4,608 terminations (2,304 ports). The product range includes the DCX cabinet, 4U housings, adapter frames, pre- terminated cassettes and splice cassettes. The system’s compact terminationcassettes fit many different applications and many fiber termination methods. The DCX ODF also allows for migration from base-12 to base-8, base-16 and even base-24 connectivity in the future without requiring infrastructure changes, further reducing capital expenses without losing density.

Watts added: “When we bought the A325 it was a top-of-the-range wire eroder that could hold its own against any competition. We’ve now replaced it with a new Sodick ALC600G, which we hope will give us the same incredible service.” S S The picture speaks a thousand words as A&M EDM say farewell to the eroder

Small footprint, high density

Belden has launched its new DCX optical distribution frame (ODF), a high-density cross-connect solution designed to optimize return on investment in fiber infrastructure.

Benoit Chevarie, global product manager for connectivity at Belden, said: “The more

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