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Nextrom’s induction furnace for optical fiber preforms. © Rosendahl Nextrom

11.04.24 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Challenge accepted

Rosendahl Nextrom challenges conventional cable and wire production methods with their latest advancements in manufacturing technology. At the upcoming ... Von Jörg Dambock

The centerpiece of the RD-A line: a group of 4 extruders, a crosshead with hydraulic controlled bypass, and Rosendahl’s high-precision gas dosing system. © Rosendahl Nextrom

02.04.24 – In-house technology center with two laboratory lines

In-house technology center with two laboratory lines

New year, new possibilities

Rosendahl Nextrom has recently equipped its in-house technology center with two brand-new laboratory lines for LAN cable and fiber optical cable production. ... Von Jörg Dambock

Hairpins made from enameled copper wire are an integral part of all electric motors. © Bihler

28.03.24 – Wire processing / Measurement

Wire processing / Measurement

Intelligent removal of isolation from hairpins

Thanks to a new process, Germany-based Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik is making the removal of isolation from hairpins even more reliable and efficient. The ... Von Jörg Dambock

The uniform alignment of the wall thickness in the centre of the circumference of a profile is decisive for the performance of a conductor. © Zumbach

26.03.24 – Quality and process control

Quality and process control

In-line control for busbar and flat conductor

Producing insulated flat copper and aluminum wires, cables or bars is highly complex and requires a sophisticated knowledge within the extrusion business. Von Jörg Dambock

Hairpin extrusion crosshead. © Rosendahl Nextrom

26.10.23 – Rosendahl is introducing the first extrusion line for hairpin wires

Rosendahl is introducing the first extrusion line for hairpin wires

Paving the way for 800V and more

The compact “RA-I extrusion line” is equipped with Rosendahl’s high-temperature extruder technology and a specially developed crosshead for flat conductors. ... Von Jörg Dambock

16.10.23 – Reutlingen E-Mobility Days on October 17-19, 2023

Reutlingen E-Mobility Days on October 17-19, 2023

Wafios welcomes e-mobility experts

The Reutlingen E-Mobility Days (RED) take place for the fourth time on October 17-19, 2023. In only a few years, the event staged by Wafios has become ... Von Jörg Dambock

Wafios “BMF 60”: busbar bending area. © Wafios

27.10.22 – 3rd “Reutlingen E-Mobility Days” (RED)

3rd “Reutlingen E-Mobility Days” (RED)

Flexible production technologies for electric powertrain

From October 18 to 20 the third edition of the 3rd “Reutlingen E-Mobility Days” (RED) took place at the Wafios headquarters in Reutlingen, Germany. Von Jörg Dambock