EuroWire September 2016

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Latest technology at new centre of excellence

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. “In our cable business, the tight contact is a must to achieve the best result in quality, efficiency and satisfaction of customers,” said Mr Halil Kongur, factory director and chairman for Turk Prysmian Kablo ve Sistemleri AS, Turkey. “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.” NDC Technologies – USA Website : www.ndctechnologies.com

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