World’s First AI-Controlled Optical Fiber Production

Maillefer, in collaboration with OFS Cable, introduced the Smart Buffering system, the world’s first autonomous AI-controlled cable production line for optical fiber manufacturing. This AI-driven process controller operates on Maillefer’s secondary coating lines, significantly enhancing process quality with fewer variations and ensuring consistent product quality.

Enhanced Uptime and New Industry Standards

Smart Buffering also improves uptime through predictive maintenance and simplifies operations, leading to tangible material savings and setting a new industry standard for efficiency and precision in optical cable production.

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Celanese

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Pioneering Sustainable TPV Weather Seals with Celanese

Maillefer and Celanese are collaborating in Switzerland to develop and validate advanced TPV materials and extrusion processes for automotive weather seals. This partnership offers manufacturers a sustainable, high-performance alternative to traditional EPDM rubber, which is often complex to manufacture and challenging to recycle.

A communication network industry company

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The company is a global player in the communication network industry. Their team of over 25,000 people serve customers worldwide. With one Maillefer line, they can make a daily profit of €50,000. "Future looks bright. The need of bandwidth in communication networks keeps growing. New communication technologies require more innovative solutions."

Wanma Cable

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Expanding Greener Power Cable Capacity

Wanma Cable has significantly expanded its capacity for greener power cables by installing Maillefer’s hybrid extrusion systems, including EPL30 lines for XLPE and EPL50 high-voltage lines with hybrid capabilities. Our Multipurpose CV line enables them to produce both traditional XLPE and advanced PP-TPE insulated cables, aligning with evolving market demands.

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