There are hundreds of different types, definitions and classifications of cable and naturally, that presents a problem when trying to make a purchase - having to navigate a veritable ocean of jargon. That's why we at WAVE have compiled this...
In my last blog post, ‘Beat the system: Don't let supplier lead times slow your progress’ I invited suggestions on what topics you, the readers, would like to see covered in our educational blog series. The most common response we...
Spring has officially arrived, and with it comes the expectation of me heading outdoors to tackle this overgrown jungle I call a yard. Thanks Spring! Continuing our 2018 educational series, it’s high time we put lead-times under the microscope. More...
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me this question. I would have exactly twelve dollars. Okay, so while the engineering fraternity is generally well-versed in this technical lexicon, I meet numerous people in both governmental and...
“I want to write more specs.” Said no-one ever. If, like me, you’ve spent any amount of time in the cost engineering field, you will at some point have fallen victim to cost overruns, scheduling delays and inventory bottlenecks -...
As we’ve already established, cabling management is important. Sleeving cables is quite popular amongst those in the computer world and although it is usually done to make them look better, it can also improve air flow and even decrease system...
Would you believe that not everyone I encounter daily has a detailed understanding of cable specs? Okay, so I’ll admit, it takes a special kind of commitment (read: madness) to retain an encyclopaedic knowledge of wire and cable terminology. It’s...
Managing data center cables Data centers can be of critical importance to the smooth-running of a business. In the digital world we now live in, data center failure can stop a business in its tracks. Therefore, it’s surprising that many...
Contents Introduction How do fiber optics become dirty? Why clean fiber optic connectors? Tools you will need Things you should always do What not to do Conclusion Introduction Unfortunately, fiber optic connectors have a terrible immune system and are highly...
