Technical Insights & Industry News

Application notes, standards updates, and cable engineering best practices from the Nexans Cables engineering team.

Monday 24th of August 2026 blog

Nexans Cable Buying FAQ: 7 Straight Answers from a Procurement Manager

Procurement FAQ on Nexans cables: superconducting cable economics, voltage drop calculation, Colombia availability, jack selection, Klein multimeter testing limits, and total cost comparison.

By Jane Smith
Monday 24th of August 2026 blog

How to Choose the Right Cable for Your Facility — Four Scenarios, Four Answers

A procurement administrator shares practical cable selection advice across four facility project scenarios, including voltage drop calculations, multimeter testing, and knowing when to call in specialists.

By Jane Smith
Friday 21st of August 2026 blog

What the 2024 Nexans Telecom Cable Contract Taught Me About Buying on Value, Not Price

An office buyer's perspective on the 2024 Nexans telecom cable contract, Nexans SA, and why comparing only the price is a mistake. Includes a multimeter lesson, a $1,500 rework story, and what Nexans is doing now.

By Jane Smith
Friday 21st of August 2026 blog

Voltage Drop Calculator: The 3% Rule for Cable Sizing That Actually Saves You Money

A practical, field-tested guide to using voltage drop calculators for cable sizing. Learn which inputs actually matter, why the “fine” cable can be the most expensive, and when to ignore the standard advice. Includes a worked example with Nexans cables for a 7.1 kW EV charger installation.

By Jane Smith
Thursday 20th of August 2026 blog

Nexans Company Overview: A 5-Step Cable Procurement Checklist

A cost controller's 5-step checklist for evaluating Nexans (including Nexans Deutschland GmbH) and other cable suppliers: legal entity checks, TCO analysis, type test reports, the support phone test, and the networks vs. Cisco infrastructure debate.

By Jane Smith
Thursday 20th of August 2026 blog

What Is on My WiFi? A Cable Mix-Up, Some VoIP Phones, and a 3310

A true story about a Nexans cable order, a mistaken 'Nexans Kabel' confirmation, and how a client's 'what is on my wifi' panic taught me to always check the cable jacket.

By Jane Smith
Wednesday 19th of August 2026 blog

I've Wasted $28,000 on Cable Orders. These 8 FAQs Would Have Saved Me.

A procurement guy's honest FAQ about Nexans orders—from Nexans Halden to Nexans Australia—covering spec mistakes, hidden costs, and the value-over-price trap.

By Jane Smith
Wednesday 19th of August 2026 blog

How to Crimp Cable Connectors: A 7-Step QC Checklist for Low-Voltage Connections

A practical, QC-tested checklist for crimping cable connectors and preventing voltage drop. Includes a step-by-step method, common mistakes, and why even cordless phones care about a bad crimp.

By Jane Smith
Tuesday 18th of August 2026 blog

Nexans Cable Buying Guide: What I Learned From Costly Cable Order Mistakes

A scenario-based guide to buying Nexans cable—from large infrastructure orders to small-batch prototypes, specialty applications, and replacements. Real mistakes, practical advice, and how to avoid expensive surprises.

By Jane Smith
Tuesday 18th of August 2026 blog

Nexans FAQs: What an Office Buyer Learned About Cabling, Voltage Testing, and the Magic Max Range

An office administrator shares practical answers to common questions about Nexans cables, buying in Australia, the Magic Max range, and using a multimeter to test voltage.

By Jane Smith