2017 Yearly Overview | Prysmian Group

71 exploration of oil-resistant polymers with Politecnico di Milano – which led to the creation of a material based on unsaturated polymers; and a project with the University of Salerno, which involved researching a polypropylene that showed unexpected and anomalous behaviour when used to make the diameter joint in P-Laser. Work on the approval of alternative materials, especially those of major technical or commercial importance, has continued throughout 2017 as the Group aims to reduce the use of monopoly suppliers. Therefore, the study of a new method of preparing supply specifications has commenced in some key countries, in order to evaluate all problems deriving from single-source procurement. By the end of the experimental phase, all other countries in which the Group operates will be involved. Our database of compounds of internal production has also been completed. This new research tool is now operational and can be consulted by all affiliates in order to facilitate the search for the most appropriate compound for final applications. Work dedicated to the optimisation of costs via the ‘Design To Cost’ (DTC) project has continued in 2017, as Prysmian aims to reduce the quantity of materials used for cable production by redefining the design of the product. DTC achieved savings totalling more than €13 million in 2017 with 1,050-plus projects having benefited. In 2017 the Group took part in over 80 industry-renowned international trade fairs and exhibitions, using the occasions to showcase our wide range of new products, innovations and projects. Among the most prestigious shows were: Middle East Electricity; SGTech Europe; Asansor International Lift Exhibition; GASTECH; Hannover Messe; Offshore Technology Conference; Wind Energy Offshore, Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition; FTTH Conference; OFC Conference; ANGA COM; BREKO; Optix East Africa; and the FTTH Council MENA Conference. Quantity Reduced Innovations showcased across the world 1999 Airbag technoloy for MV cables. Flextube technology for optical cables. 2006 P-Laser technology for MV cables. Bendbright-XS - Bend insensitive Single- Mode optical fiber. 2009 Pry-Cam technology for partial discharges measurement. 2011 Flexible pipes for flow lines. Nano cable for telecommunication application using 200µm BB-XS fibers. 2013 P-Laser technology for HV cables. Power cables (PPL MI) and accessories up to 600 kV dc. 2014 Very High Fiber Count Optical cables up to 1728 optical fibers. Widecap-OM5-. Multimode Fiber for wavelenght multiplexing. 2016 Power cables (P-Laser technology) and accessories up to 600 kV dc. Power cables (XLPE) and accessories up to 600 kV dc. 2017 Submarine power cable - Ultra High Depths (3.000m). Optical cable Flextube up to 3456 optical fibers. Steel Tube Umbilicalfor dynamic applications.