WCA March 2025

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AI leads demand for high quality data cables The demand for high quality data cables is growing exponentially – led, no doubt, by the huge investment in AI data centres worldwide. And with that comes standard-setting quality requirements for the cables. It has been sufficient in the past to control the diameter to the nominal value, but variations in a wide range of parameters of these cables can cause reflections during data transmission. Some of the Sikora devices in the Laser, Centerview and Capitance ranges measure diameter and eccentricity values with high single-value precision, allowing deviations and scatter of the nominal values to be recorded precisely. Turn to page 23 for the full story. As if to highlight the international flavour of Wire & Cable ASIA , French company Condat – following the successful launch of its new plant in China’s Shandong province – has finalised the acquisition of Chinese company ShuangQi/Gaosen. The deal strengthens the wire drawing lubricant manufacturer’s presence in the Chinese market, and Condat is also enhancing its product range, particularly in the steel cord segment. Meeting the exacting standards for this cable on a permanent basis requires continuous monitoring of the performance of the extrusion process.

ShuangQi/Gaosen is a specialist in the formulation and manufacture of sodium soaps, and its range will further complement Condat’s range. See page 16 for full details.

Cleaner energy seems to hit the headlines every week, and Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy and clean energy solutions provider Gentari have signed a joint study agreement to assess the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the reservoir of the Murum Hydroelectric Plant, Sarawak, Malaysia.

The agreement, with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), marks a significant milestone in expanding renewable energy capacity in Sarawak state and supporting Malaysia’s clean energy ambitions. Go to page 12 for the full story.

David Bell Editor

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