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Top 5 of the Week – 14/2026

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

Wire processing

Versatility and performance in perfection

The demands on the performance and versatile application of products are continuously increasing. Customers require components for guiding, straightening, and feeding that meet the needs of various process materials and cross-sectional geometries, ensure a wide processing ... By Jörg Dambock

The role of wire storage systems

Automation challenges in wire cold rolling

Increasing economic pressure in wire manufacturing requires stable, efficient and increasingly automated production concepts. While upstream processes such as wire drawing are often highly automated and operated continuously, cold rolling frequently remains a limiting factor ... By Jörg Dambock

Heat treatment

The future of heat treatment and sustainable production

LOI Thermprocess is showcasing cutting edge technologies that redefine efficiency, sustainability, and performance in tube, bar, and wire manufacturing. By Jörg Dambock

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

08/04/2026 – 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 ... By Jörg Dambock

The patent-pending transfer system transports straightened and cut-off, round or flat wire rods from the infeed, straightening and cutting-off station to the processing stations. © Wafios

08/04/2026 – Parallel production, new straightening options and AI-based operator support

Parallel production, new straightening options and AI-based operator support

Innovation boost in wire processing technology

A high production speed, remarkable flexibility and new production options are the highlights of the transfer bending machine “BQ 10” and the straightening ... By Jörg Dambock

“PLT B Ladder” machine with fully automatic bundling station. © Eurobend

07/04/2026 – Joining / Welding

Joining / Welding

Flexible S-spacer production

At the upcoming “wire” trade fair Eurobend will be showcasing the latest generation of welding machines for DBV-compliant S-spacers (spacer strips and ... By Jörg Dambock

Stefan Penkert (2nd from right) visiting Strecon with Martin Killmann, Christian Jepsen and Erik Lund (from left to right). © Strecon

07/04/2026 – Joint booth at “wire 2026”

Joint booth at “wire 2026”

Cooperation Strecon and I. Penkert

Two companies with proven expertise in tool quality and service life are combining their strengths! By Jörg Dambock

Shaving machine “HSDS 100” in single operation. © Kieselstein

06/04/2026 – Why surface quality determines process stability and cost-effectiveness

Why surface quality determines process stability and cost-effectiveness

Copper wire made from recycled material

The processing of recycled copper has become an integral part of the modern wire industry. Rising raw material prices, regulatory requirements for CO2 ... By Jörg Dambock

Q8Oils looks forward to connecting with industry professionals and engaging in meaningful conversations around the future of industrial lubrication technology. © Q8Oils

06/04/2026

Lubricant specialist Q8Oils with industrial solutions

Lubricant specialist Q8Oils will showcase innovative industrial solutions at the premier wire, cable and tube trade fair in Germany. By Jörg Dambock

e-galv electrolytic galvanizing line, multi-core © Staku

05/04/2026 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Surface pre-treatment and finishing

For decades, Staku-Anlagenbau has been developing electroplating processes for the pre-treatment and refinement of metallic semi-finished products in the ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2026

In this main-trade fair issue, WIRE reports on the exhibits that 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. Trade fairs not only provide insight into new machines, technologies, materials and services, but also offer the opportunity to assess one’s own market position and identify potential new markets – in other words, orientation. This is particularly important now that many things that were once considered certain no longer are. The organiser, Messe Düsseldorf, expects more than 2,700 exhibitors from 65 countries to present their innovations on approximately 120,000m² of exhibition space, covering the entire industrial value chain.
With the new ‘World of Cables’, ‘wire 2026’ is adding an extra highlight: for the first time, the end product cable will take the centre stage in the special area in hall 13. Another highlight: the new ‘wire & Cable Forum’ will also be presented for the first time in hall 13.
WIRE magazine itself will be present at ‘wire 2026’ at the Netzwerkdraht joint stand in hall 9 booth C 13.