WCA November 2021

Technology news

Characterising coaxial cables AESA Cortaillod is a Swiss manufacturer of automatic test equipment, specialising in testing solutions to characterise electrical parameters of cables and wires. The company’s Scorpius DT is a complete and integrated solution to characterise coaxial cables with embedded VNA (vector network analyser) and computer. Different versions are available to measure up to 18 GHz and above. AESA offers also baluns and balunless solutions for LAN or category cable up to Cat 8, linear resistance measuring equipment covering very small to very large section ranges – either in the lab or directly on the line, data management systems, ISO 17025 certification, and knowledge and expertise in the cable industry for boosting production yield. AESA’s new representative for the USA and Canada is Amaral Automation. Founded more than two decades ago In-line measuring systems Zumbach Electronic is a manufacturer of in-line measuring systems for industrial applications, providing

❍ The Scorpius DT test device

and based in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA, Amaral provides a large range of technical solutions and consulting services to the wire and cable industry. AESA Cortaillod SA www.aesa-cortaillod.com

quality improvements in manufacturing through tighter tolerances, better transmission capabilities and improved workflow. The company employs technologies such as lasers/optics, ultrasonic, X-ray and high-voltage technology, and holds numerous international patents and trademarks. Zumbach Electronic AG www.zumbach.com

inductive preheaters for metal conductors, spark testers for in-line testing of the dielectric, optical surface inspection systems, in-line profile monitoring systems, data acquisition and FFT analysis. Zumbach states that manufacturers around the world have integrated its systems into their processes to increase output, reduce material costs and downtime, improve safety and control quality. The systems provide

accurate, reliable and comprehensive industrial gauging, process control and quality/production data acquisition technology. The company’s instruments measure diameter, ovality, wall thickness, concentricity, cross section, shape, capacitance and more. Zumbach also provides fault detection systems,

Invented in 1952.

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Wire & Cable ASIA – November 2021