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Top 5 of the Week – 10/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Daniel Keienburg

High performance electrical conductivity solution

Silver plated copper wire

Silver is the metal with the highest thermal and electrical conductivity. Therefore it is widely preferred as an ideal coating material for applications requiring high temperature and abrasion resistance, operating under harsh environmental conditions and used in critical ... By Jörg Dambock

Joining / welding

Pressure Welding Machines unveils new brand Identity at “wire 2026”

Pressure Welding Machines (PWM), a globally recognised specialist in cold pressure wire welding, will unveil a refreshed brand identity at WIRE Düsseldorf in April. The rebrand marks a significant milestone for the company, which is celebrating 42 years of engineering excellence ... By Jörg Dambock

The global meeting place for the international wire and cable industries

Once again in Düsseldorf

On 13 April 2026, the world's leading trade fairs for the international wire, cable, tube and pipe industries, wire and Tube, will open their doors in Düsseldorf. Until 17 April, Düsseldorf Fairgrounds will become the world's leading hotspot for these industries. By Jörg Dambock

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By opening the transfer fingers over the punch diameter, the ‘Fly-Over-Punch’ concept allows the sideways movement to start immediately while the punch is still in its most forward position. © Nedschroef

11/03/2026 – Nedschroef Machinery innovations at WIRE 2026

Nedschroef Machinery innovations at WIRE 2026

Cold forming machines for the production of fasteners

At “wire 2026” in Düsseldorf, Nedschroef Machinery presents a selection of innovations in cold forming that directly addresses the challenges cold forming ... By Jörg Dambock

With production facilities in Europe and the United States, Silon has expanded its international reach, now serving partners in more than 45 countries. © Silon

11/03/2026 – Cable manufactrue / compounds

Cable manufactrue / compounds

Global growth, sustainable vision

With 75 years of expertise, Silon Group, a Czech-based manufacturer, is entering a new phase of strategic growth and innovation. Renowned for its technical ... By Jörg Dambock

Multi-wire drawing machines from Schlatter are designed for the efficient processing of wires with small to medium diameters and low to medium carbon content. © Schlatter

10/03/2026 – Processes, properties and plant technologies

Processes, properties and plant technologies

Cold-formed steel wires

Cold forming of steel wire is a key process in modern wire and reinforcement steel production. By precisely controlled forming operations, surface quality, ... By Jörg Dambock

After the Retrofit: The fully modernized basket stranding machine, including a new control system. © Kurre Systems

09/03/2026 – Extensive modernisation of an outdated stranding machine

Extensive modernisation of an outdated stranding machine

Grow with your tasks

Some challenges have to be accepted in order to grow from them. With this in mind, a more than 60-year old basket stranding machine was modernised and ... By Jörg Dambock

Traxit Klüber Lubrication is among the world’s leading manufacturers of lubricants for iron and steel wire drawing. © Klüber Lubrication

06/03/2026 – Traxit Wire Lubrication

Traxit Wire Lubrication

Experience, solutions, performance

Since 1881, Traxit Wire Lubrication, a brand of Klüber Lubrication, has stood for innovation and quality in the wire industry. With over 145 years of experience, ... By Jörg Dambock

Installation layout – floor pace demand of a “AKK” machine in comparison with conventional systems. © Eurobend

05/03/2026 – Wire processing / joining / welding

Wire processing / joining / welding

A quantum leap in mesh production

Eurobend introduces the only high output flexible welding machines working from coil eliminating all idle times. By Jörg Dambock

Guide roller “IR 50 D” with individually adjustable, cylindrical guide rollers. © Witels-Albert

04/03/2026 – Wire processing

Wire processing

Guide rollers for wire, multi-wire, cable, and tube

Process materials are manufactured and delivered in various forms. Guiding is one of the final steps in production and one of the first in further processing. By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 01/2026

WIRE 1/2026 is published – in this pre-trade fair issue, WIRE begins with a report on the exhibits that trade visitors can expect in Düsseldorf. From 13 to 17 April, the industry will be presenting at “wire 2026”new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE shows the highlights in advance. Further articles of this issue reports about drawing, straightening, cutting, and testing of wire as well as on heat and surface treatment, furthermore from joining and stranding to the finished wire product.