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19.06.25 – Inspection and measuring systems

Inspection and measuring systems

Reliable quality control along the entire CV line

HV and EHV cables place the highest demands on their function and their production. As submarine and underground cables, they ensure that electricity ... Von Jörg Dambock

Dr. Christian Frank, CEO Sikora AG. © Sikora

07.05.25 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Sikora AG becomes a member of the Swiss MAAG Group

Sikora AG is setting the course for the future. Sikora gains a strong strategic partner for the future and becomes a member of the Swiss MAAG Group. The ... Von Jörg Dambock

Sikora offers suitable technology for the extrusion of data cables. *This image was created using AI. © Sikora

19.04.25 – Measuring technology for this new trend

Measuring technology for this new trend

AI boom drives demand for high-quality data cables

With the huge investments in AI data centers such as Stargate in the USA and Deepseek in China and elsewhere, the demand for high-quality data cables is ... Von Jörg Dambock

Wuxi Huacheng Cable uses Sikora’s “X-Ray 6000 Pro” for measuring and control during new energy cable production. © Sikora

10.03.25 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 10/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. Von Daniel Keienburg

03.03.25 – Inline measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter of up to three material layers

Inline measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter of up to three material layers

Quality control of new energy cable lines

Wuxi Huacheng Cable Co. Ltd., based in Jiangyin City, is a specialist in manufacturing special high temperature resistant cables. The company relies on ... Von Jörg Dambock

With the “Laser Pro”, Sikora launches a device series on the market that measures the diameter of cables with the highest measuring accuracy. © Sikora

10.11.24 – Sikora launches the new “Laser Pro” series on the market

Sikora launches the new “Laser Pro” series on the market

New standards in diameter measurement

Sikora’s new “Laser Pro” sets even higher standards in the field of cable diameter measurement. Designed based on the trusted “Laser” series, which has ... Von Jörg Dambock

The measured values of the “LM Smart” can be displayed on the “Ecocontrol” or directly on the system control unit. © Sikora

13.09.24 – Cable manufacture / Quality management

Cable manufacture / Quality management

Smart length measurement of wires and cables

The “LM Smart” stands for smart length measurement, and it expands Sikora’s product range with an innovative length measuring device. The system measures ... Von Jörg Dambock