Preamble
Automation and process control continue to evolve as factories move from “batch” to “lean” manufacturing methods whose prime aim is to reduce the time from customer order to manufacturing and delivery.
This trend strongly affects Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Industrial Equipment Manufacturers who use cables products, including:
- the machine tool industry
- industrial robot manufacturers
- special machinery manufacturers
- industrial LAN designers and builders
- harness assemblers
- cable distributors
Original Equipment Manufacturers and Industrial Equipment Manufacturers have high expectations of cable manufacturers.
They want to eliminate non-value-added process from the production stream. They need flexibility for small series runs and rapid turnover changes in their own production and that of their
customers. They demand complete products that facilitate plug and play, system integration and distributed control. They expect cables to be durable in harsh manufacturing environments, resistant to high
electromagnetic interference and safe for both personnel and equipment. In an increasingly integrated world, they expect cables to meet strict international standards and fit the specifications
of every industry. Finally, they want a high level of service, from the initial quote and order processing to after-sales maintenance and operational guarantees.
Nexans cables enhance automation efficency:
- full range of types for all common industry standards
- High system perfomance with superior cable designs
- Improved processing efficiency, and thus reduced harnessing cost
- High resistance to oil, corrosion and heat
- Compliant with international standards, like VDE, UL, CSA
- Continuous life-testing on series run
- Flame-retardant and halogen-free for enhanced safety
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