Technical Insights & Industry News

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

Monday 7th of September 2026 blog

The $14,000 Cable Mistake: Why One Cost Controller Stopped Buying on Price and Started Buying Nexans

A cost controller explains how a surplus cable purchase failed for lack of documentation, then rebuilds his procurement process with Nexans North America and Nexans Maroc — and why USB Power Delivery while recording list items is more than a field convenience.

By Rowan Whitaker
Monday 7th of September 2026 blog

Nexans Kabel Buying FAQ: A Utility Buyer's Hard-Learned Answers

What do Nexans, Nexans Energy, and Nexans Kabel mean? A utility buyer answers the real questions: total cost vs price, why 3210 alone is not a spec, Nexans vs Crown Castle, and when transparent smartphone results are just noise.

By Rowan Whitaker
Friday 4th of September 2026 blog

Nexans Canada Field Guide: Cable, Testers, and Laptop Choices Under a Deadline

How an emergency supply coordinator at Nexans Canada handles urgent purchases: cable specification, multimeter safety, Toughbook vs Dell rugged laptops, and blood pressure cuff decisions for site clinics.

By Rowan Whitaker
Friday 4th of September 2026 blog

The $39,600 Cable That Cost $78,600: How I Compare Cable Manufacturer Quotes Now

A procurement manager explains why cable buyers should compare requirements, not just price, and how Nexans US changed the way he evaluates any cable manufacturer.

By Rowan Whitaker
Thursday 3rd of September 2026 blog

What Is a Nexans Power Accessory? A Non-Engineer Buyer's Straight Answer

Looking for Nexans power accessories? An office administrator explains what a Nexans power accessory is, how Nexans Inc. and Nexans Chile fit into sourcing, and why accessories deserve more attention than the cable itself.

By Rowan Whitaker
Thursday 3rd of September 2026 blog

Buying Nexans USA Cable? 7 Questions a Procurement Manager Asks First

A practical FAQ for procurement teams evaluating Nexans, Nexans USA, or Nexans, Inc. cable quotes. Written from a cost-controller perspective, it covers total cost, direct vs. distributor buying, copper price adjustments, realistic lead times, single-source decisions, and how to verify genuine Nexans cable.

By Rowan Whitaker
Wednesday 2nd of September 2026 blog

A 117 Multimeter, a Voltage Drop Calculator, and a Nexans Connector Fixed a Vague Field Problem

A quality inspector recounts diagnosing voltage drop with a 117 multimeter and a voltage drop calculator, and why a Nexans connector with a printed torque spec was the right fix.

By Rowan Whitaker
Wednesday 2nd of September 2026 blog

What Is Nexans Doing Now? Why I Stopped Choosing Cable Suppliers by Price per Meter

An emergency supply specialist explains why value beats price in cable and connector decisions, with examples from Nexans Sweden AB and the G310 5G cable.

By Rowan Whitaker
Monday 31st of August 2026 blog

Nexans Cable Buying Checklist: 6 Steps That Would Have Saved Me $47,000

A practical checklist for buying Nexans, Nexans Olex, and AmerCable Nexans cable. Learn from real procurement mistakes, calculate total cost of ownership, and avoid the traps that hide after the PO is signed.

By Rowan Whitaker
Monday 31st of August 2026 blog

Nexans and C210: An Office Buyer’s FAQ on Phone Wire and Capacitor Testing

Office buyer FAQ covering Nexans SA, Nexans USA Inc, C210, office phones, and how to test a capacitor with a multimeter.

By Rowan Whitaker