AI ‘speaks out’ on its exclusion as an inventor on patents
Last May, Bard and ChatGPT “responded” to a request from WJI as to why people in manufacturing should not fear AI. Now, they respond to a second request: do they agree with a legal ruling that AI cannot be listed as an inventor on a patent? Below are their responses, followed by the thoughts of […]
The Next Era of Connectivity
Sponsored by Dow The Next Era of ConnectivityHow innovative materials will enable 5G installation speed and resiliencyDr. Paul Brigandi, Application Technology Leader, Dow As the world’s need for high-speed data services drastically increases, so does the pressure and demand on the telecommunications industry to deliver consistent, high-quality connectivity. Experts predict that 5G connections will more […]
Wire Reel Moving Devices: A Proactive Approach to Safety that Improves Productivity and Profitability
Wire Reel Moving Devices: A Proactive Approach to Safety that Improves Productivity and Profitability Sponsored by PowerPusher In recent years, improving worker safety has become an important focus in most industries, as job-related injuries can result in employee absenteeism, reduced productivity, and increased costs. Many material handling applications including reel moving, pose serious health and […]
Industry Insights: The industry technical state is challenged on multiple fronts
Dr. Horace Pops, an industry guru/presenter on the causes of wire breaks and fines, has continued to share his expertise as a consultant. The Past WAI President (1992-93) believes the industry has not fared well the last few years, and that there is more than one reason why. He can be reached at ftwaynepops@aol.com. I […]
Product Focus: A novice’s guide to capstans and blocks
This occasional section has shared information from very smart people on cutting-edge technology, only a changing industry has different needs. And one is that more people come to a company knowing next to nothing about a given field. That’s why the best help one can provide them is not articles about advanced techniques but basic—really […]
Shortage of cable-laying ships changes plans for subsea cable
7/2/2022 – In 2018, plans were announced for a new fiber-optic cable system from Montréal to Toronto that would include a submarine segment through Lake Ontario between Kingston and downtown Toronto. Per a report at www.subtelforum.com, those plans changed. Below are excerpts from that article about why that happened. Announced in 2018 as a venture […]
Cable thefts in South Africa mines can be deadly serious
6/2/2022 – Stories about installed or stored copper being stolen for its raw material value are so common that WJI seldom prints them, but thieves in South Africa platinum mines have stood out, and not in a fun or quirky way. This story is just tragic. Below are edited excerpts from multiple media reports about a […]
Poland Chapter technical event in May to include a timely panel discussion
4-/1/2022 – Responding to world events, the WAI Poland Chapter has changed the focus of its panel discussion for its 9th International Drawing Conference, to be held May 18-20 at the Hotel GALAXY in Cracow, Poland. The panel discussion has evolved from a pure technical theme to one that addresses the European reality in dealing with Covid-19 and the war in […]
Supply Chain solutions? It comes down to actions… and people
From Wire Journal International‘s February 2022 Feature Thomas J. Rosen, president and CEO of Wire & Cable Consulting, LLC, has nearly 40 years in the industry, holding executive positions with companies such as IWG High Performance Conductors, Phelps Dodge Corporation and Nesor Alloy Corp. Below, he shares his thoughts about the supply chain. He can […]
CABLE contest winner: NanoAL Lightning/NanoAL LLC
3/4/2022 – In January, WJI presented the 10 Stage 1 winners in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Conductivity-enhanced materials for Affordable, Breakthrough Leapfrog Electric applications (CABLE) conductor manufacturing initiative. Below, Francisco Flores, senior materials engineer, NanoAL, LLC, discusses the focus of his team’s winning entry. For more about the company, go to www.nanoalllc.com. WJI: How did […]
