EoW January 2014

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Composite clad metal wire replaces pure platinum, gold and silver

tantalum and titanium, this composite clad wire is functionally equivalent to solid wire at one-tenth the cost. Replacing solid platinum, silver, gold and gold alloy wires, the wire typically incorporates two per cent or more cladding thickness and is more ductile and formable than filled or plated products, claims the firm. Offered in 0.05mm to 3.2mm OD sizes, typical applications include aerospace, electronics and medical connectors, implantable devices, and sensors. Anomet Products Inc – USA Website : www.anometproducts.com

Composite clad metal wire that can be formulated to improve the performance characteristics of precious metal solid wire at a small fraction of the cost is available from Anomet Products Inc of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, USA. Anomet precious metal clad wire can be formulated to accentuate specific performance characteristics such as strength, radiopacity and corrosion, contact, or temperature resistance. Featuring a precious metal which is metallurgically bonded to a core material such as copper, Kovar®, nickel-iron, molybdenum, stainless steel,

▲ ▲ An example of precious metal clad wire from Anomet

On way to Cat 8 with accuracy and consistency

To anticipate the demand of high category LAN cable used in data centres, Setic is now on the way to Category 8. Setic – part of the Gauder Group – has worked in cooperation with top LAN cable makers to provide a viable production solution able to successfully run Cat 8 (in addition to the current Cat 7a 1,200 MHz). Cat 8 is used for 40 Gigabit per second (Gbps) Ethernet channel and is specified in the international (draft) standards IEC 46C/976/NP and ISO/IEC TR 11801-99-1. This transmission capacity is now possible using a copper twisted pair cable and familiar RJ45 connector. This improvement is achieved without cable construction modification (identical to Cat 7A). Enhancement of the manufacturing processes is the key point to reach this level of performance through a wider bandwidth.

▲ ▲ The Setic AST 1000R

generation of LAN copper cable. We believe it is the best way to strengthen our current technical and commercial leadership in that field,” said a spokesman.

Accuracy, consistency and control have been tightened on all Setic twinners, cablers and group twinners. development highlights Setic’s commitment to provide production solutions designed for future “We consider this

Setic sas – France Website : www.gaudergroup.com

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