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Being precise at IWCS

A true yarn from Artofil

than three minutes. The system includes easy-to-use testing software with complete test management and reporting capabilities. application specialists will also be available to discuss the following measurement and control solutions for wire and cable: LaserSpeed length and speed gauge CenterScan eccentricity gauge High-frequency spark tester and pre-heater systems cut sample measurement system DataPro process controller and data management system SRL Pro on-line structural return loss (SRL) prediction and analysis system and fully integrated, for LAN/ data, telecom, coaxial, and aerospace/defence cables and Hitachi Cable USA will give a joint technical paper on the topic “8 Cable Transmission Measurements: A Comparative Study between 4-Port and 2-Port Vector Network Analyzer Methods.” The paper will be co-presented by Rafael Herrera and Nadim Kafati of NDC Technologies (DCM Cable Testing Product Line) and Stefan Estevanovich of Hitachi Cable USA, on Wednesday, 12 th November between 8am and 11.25am. Beta LaserMike • • • • BenchMike table-top • • • DCM cable testing systems, bench-top NDC Technologies

NDC Technologies, a provider of precision measurement and control solutions, will showcase several offerings from its line of Beta LaserMike products at this year’s 63 rd IWCS Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, USA, from 9 th to 12 th November at booth 106. The innovations on display include the latest LayScan® length measurement system and DCM ES-2G LAN/data cable testing system. The Beta LaserMike product team will also be available to discuss the new DCM SCS-700 cable testing system with dual low-frequency and high-frequency testing capabilities. The latest version of the LayScan lay length measurement system solves scrap, costly rework, and productivity loss problems due to manual, time-consuming lay length measurement methods and crosstalk performance issues from lay variations during datacom cable production. LayScan enables manufacturers to simultaneously measure four pairs at the cabler and twinner to confirm the accuracy of twisted-pair cable construction during production. A data acquisition and control system effectively collects and processes each lay length and enables the use of off-line analysis tools such as trend charts, statistical analysis or FFT analysis to readily observe, measure, and report systematic lay variations. LayScan measures lay lengths up to 25.4mm at speeds up to 152.4m/min with 0.025mm accuracy. LayScan can also be used in conjunction with the Beta LaserMike SRL Pro structural return loss measurement system for a total on-line cable performance quality solution. SRL Pro can be used before and/ or after the extruder to identify potential causes of structural return loss problems on Datacom cable. ES-2G testing platform extends the high-frequency measurement range to test Cat 5e/6/6a/7/7a cables up to 2.2GHz. This The latest DCM

bench-top also optimised to test next-generation 40 Gb/s Cat 8 cables. The base unit includes automatic four-pair switching and the baluns needed to interface the cable under test to an external vector network analyser for fast cable testing. Testing can be performed in less than three minutes. The DCM ES-2G cable testing system is also equipped with innovative technology that eliminates the effect of jacket removal on reflection measurements, such as input impedance and return loss. The heart of the system is the Windows-based software engine that includes a simple, easy-to-use test program with automatic comparison to the test specification, full test reporting, and data management. The new DCM SCS-700 LAN/data cable testing system efficiently tests Cat 5e/6/6a cables to 700 MHz and offers a low-frequency option to test cables down to 100Hz. Dual-frequency testing can be performed with a single connection to significantly reduce set-up and testing time. The DCM SCS-700 is engineered with an automated four-pair switching platform, enabling operators to perform cable testing in less ▲ ▲ The SCS-700 LAN/data cable testing system system is

Since 1951 Artofil, a manufacturer of high performance yarns, has used its knowledge and ▲ ▲ Artofil has used its knowledge and skills to create a range of yarns The company, which is on booth 110 at IWCS, has a dedicated team of experts from the cable and textile industry, and by listening to partners in this niches market, has developed a complete range of waterblocking The latest development of waterblocking hydrocoat™ has enhanced Arotfil’s position in the market. With this range of products the company is able to cater for tomorrow’s needs in the industry in cable designs, including microduct and nanocables. skills to create waterblocking spun yarn. fine, filler and binder yarns.

NDC Technologies – USA Website : www.ndc.com

New director role

Jackson T Edwards has been promoted to the position of director of technical services and sales for the Mount Joy Wire Corporation. At Mount Joy Wire, he has worked in production, in the lab performing physical and chemical tests and as the quality manager. He was named manager of process engineering in 2007 with additional responsibility for managing the company’s environmental services and safety programmes. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Mount JoyWire Corporation – USA Website : www.mjwire.com

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