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How Nexans Centralized Material Testing and Formulation Data

A global leader in electrification and cable manufacturing unified fragmented laboratory data into a flexible reference database using TEEXMA to secure data traceability and accelerate research lifecycles.

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Implementation

To eliminate information silos across its international R&D network, Nexans implemented TEEXMA to serve as the global centralized repository for polymer chemistry, material formulations, and cable testing data. The platform establishes a structured digital environment designed specifically around the company's metallurgical and chemical taxonomy, replacing fragmented data collection with a single validation engine.
The technical implementation introduces specific capabilities to secure process governance and accelerate development cycles:

Centralized Material Formulation Tracking: Storing complex compound recipes, raw material data sheets, and cross-linking variables within a single digital space.
Configurable Testing Templates: Allowing laboratory managers to adjust input fields, test criteria, and environmental parameters internally without custom software development.
Intelligent Reference Search: Linking raw laboratory testing results directly with historical validation records to streamline cross-site material analysis.

Challenges and Solutions

Transitioning to a unified materials data repository provided Nexans with complete operational control over its global R&D assets. Consolidating technical documentation into a single digital platform eliminated data redundancy and allowed engineering teams to leverage shared compound insights across all international business units.

Challenges

  • Siloed polymer formulation logs delayed cross-site access to historical aging and insulation performance records across international manufacturing centers.
  • Disconnected testing parameters restricted the ability to cross-reference mechanical tensile strength with electrical breakdown voltages during new compound evaluations.
  • Inconsistent data formatting prolonged the compilation of complex technical compliance documentation required for international cable safety certifications.

Outcomes

  • Accelerated product qualification by providing engineering teams with an interconnected database where legacy polymer formulations and testing logs are instantly searchable.
  • Guaranteed data pedigree continuity by centralizing all laboratory trial histories, raw material datasheets, and compounding records within a secure point of truth.
  • Complete technical autonomy by utilizing an adaptable platform architecture that internal laboratory teams can reconfigure as international grid standards evolve.

About Nexans

  • Industry Sector: Cable Manufacturing, Electrification, and Energy Infrastructure
  • Founded: 1994
  • Global Footprint: Headquartered in France with an extensive international presence spanning dozens of countries across North America, Europe, and Asia
  • Core Offerings: High-voltage submarine cables, terrestrial power grid systems, industrial telecom cables, and advanced material engineering solutions

The integration of TEEXMA for LIMS marks a strategic milestone in Nexans’ initiatives to centralize technical engineering data, driving higher operational efficiency and securing long-term data retention across global business units.

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