Ongoing scientific research represents a pillar for innovation and the sustained development of the cable industry. Driven by this principle, Mixer actively supports research through close collaboration with the academic community, contributing to meaningful advancements in the study of power cables.
In this context, Mixer recently collaborated with the Laboratory of Innovative Materials for Electrical Systems (LIMES), Department of Electrical Engineering of University of Bologna on a research project focused on improving the performance of medium voltage cable insulation. The study, titled “Accelerated Water Tree Test on EPDM flat samples: methods and electrical characterization” and authored by G. Patanè, S. V. Suraci, A. Galanti, S. Dossi and D. Fabiani, was the result of a shared effort to better understand how insulation materials age under stress and how to evaluate their long-term reliability more efficiently.
The research was presented by the LIMES team at the IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC) 2025, held in Texas, USA – an international event that brings together experts from across the power equipment sector to share insights and drive innovation in insulation systems and beyond. The paper introduced a laboratory-based method aimed at accelerating the development of water treeing in EPDM insulation. This technique offers a practical approach for the early evaluation of insulation systems, facilitating more accurate comparisons between different material compositions and contributing to the advancement of cable technologies with improved durability and resistance to degradation.
In addition to the mentioned research article, Mixer has actively supported academic research by providing materials for several independent studies conducted by LIMES. These studies have been presented at international scientific conferences, further demonstrating the value of cooperation between industry and academia in advancing knowledge and innovation in the field of power cables.
