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Lake Cable using Sikora’s “Centerview 8000“. © Sikora

08.04.26 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Precise quality monitoring in cable manufacturing

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Bensenville, Illinois, Lake Cable is a leading US-based manufacturer of high-performance wire and cable. With a workforce ... Von Jörg Dambock

Real-time measuring values are displayed on the “Ecocontrol 6000”. © Sikora

13.03.26 – Cable production lines

Cable production lines

Inline measuring technology

Continuous inline measurement is a crucial factor in the quality control of today’s cable production lines. “Since abnormalities are difficult to detect ... Von Jörg Dambock

Ueli Thuerig, President Maag Group. © Maag Group

02.09.25 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Maag Group successfully completes the acquisition of Sikora

Maag Group is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Sikora AG acquisition. The aim of the partnership is to leverage joint synergies in ... Von Jörg Dambock

19.06.25 – Inspection and measuring systems

Inspection and measuring systems

Reliable quality control along the entire CV line

HV and EHV cables place the highest demands on their function and their production. As submarine and underground cables, they ensure that electricity ... Von Jörg Dambock

Dr. Christian Frank, CEO Sikora AG. © Sikora

07.05.25 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Sikora AG becomes a member of the Swiss MAAG Group

Sikora AG is setting the course for the future. Sikora gains a strong strategic partner for the future and becomes a member of the Swiss MAAG Group. The ... Von Jörg Dambock

Sikora offers suitable technology for the extrusion of data cables. *This image was created using AI. © Sikora

19.04.25 – Measuring technology for this new trend

Measuring technology for this new trend

AI boom drives demand for high-quality data cables

With the huge investments in AI data centers such as Stargate in the USA and Deepseek in China and elsewhere, the demand for high-quality data cables is ... Von Jörg Dambock

Wuxi Huacheng Cable uses Sikora’s “X-Ray 6000 Pro” for measuring and control during new energy cable production. © Sikora

10.03.25 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 10/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. Von Daniel Keienburg