Jiangxi Cable is using Sikora X-RAY 8000 Advanced and X-RAY 8700 NXT systems on two new VCV lines for 500 kV extra-high voltage cables. The equipment supports in-line measurement and control of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter.
RR Kabel applies Sikora’s X-RAY 8700 NXT for real-time measurement and control in SIOPLAS cable production lines. The system measures wall thickness, diameter, eccentricity and other parameters at the hot position of the line.
Digitalizing color management helps reduce the number of physical samples, shorten the color approval process, cut production waste, and limit the need to transport samples between suppliers and customers.
Aimplas has obtained ENAC accreditation to perform in vitro cytotoxicity testing for medical devices in accordance with UNE-EN ISO 10993-5. This expands the centre's capabilities in assessing the safety and biocompatibility of materials.
At Plast 2026 in Milan, X-Rite presented solutions for color evaluation, formulation, and quality control for plastics processing. The offering also included color visualization tools and the My X-Rite service portal.
Sikora has introduced its new Line Performance Optimizer software, designed for early detection of quality fluctuations in cable production. The system uses non-averaged measurement values from measuring devices and the Ecocontrol processor.
SKZ has developed a method for testing the permeability of plastic pipes that reduces measurement time from several weeks or months to just a few hours. The solution is relevant to quality assurance, testing costs and development work in the pipe industry.
Ad Rem has developed the automated Owl system for quality control of plastic flakes and regranulates. The solution combines XRF and FTIR analysis, enabling identification of polymer type and elemental composition, including for black plastics.
Sikora’s X-Ray 8000 Advanced X-ray system is used to measure cable dimensions directly after the extruder in CV lines. The solution is intended to support fast process adjustment, lower material consumption and final quality assessment of power cables.
Kistler Instrument Corporation and FimmTech have entered into a strategic partnership that integrates cavity pressure sensors and process monitoring with hands-on injection molding training. The aim is to improve process stability, repeatability and molded part quality.
At wire 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sikora will present its complete portfolio of systems for quality control and cost optimization in cable production, including new measuring heads, X-ray systems, solutions for pellet purity inspection and software for monitoring process stability.
Accurate measurement of material moisture in the wood, agricultural and plastics industries has a direct impact on process efficiency and product quality. The article discusses the importance of this parameter and the use of the PCE-UX 3081 analyzer.