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WIRE 3/2024 September

The new issue is available now!

This autumn, there are still a number of opportunities to experience the new products and innovations presented in Düsseldorf live at ‘wire 2024’. Users who were unable to come to Germany in April can now catch up with these in Asia and America, and have two opportunities ... By Jörg Dambock

“DST 10“ with diameter measuring range up to 30mm

Compact spark tester

Zumbach Electronic has developed a new spark tester to fit applications where space and positioning flexibility are critical. By Jörg Dambock

CityLife - Allianz MiCo from 29 to 30 October

“Fastener Fair Italy” in Milan

Preparations are underway for the 4th edition of “Fastener Fair Italy”, the biennial event dedicated to the fastener and fixing industry. The event will kick off on October 29th in Milan, in hall 3, at CityLife - Allianz MiCo. Online registrations are open for free access ... By Jörg Dambock

wire China 2024

Focused attention towards specialized machines

Flymca continues increasing the number of projects and thus maintains the worldwide leadership in the market of rotating machines involved in the submarine cables production industry, specifically rigid type machines, tubular stranders with bullhead and planetary armouring ... By Jörg Dambock

Current contents

“The message is clear from the companies we represent … they want real political power in the corridors of Whitehall that understand our sector and will fight for it,” explained Rachel Eade MBE, Chair of the UK Metals Council. © UK Metal Council

11/09/2024 – UK metals sector calls for “Minister for Manufacturing and Industrial Strategy”

UK metals sector calls for “Minister for Manufacturing and Industrial Strategy”

Latest news from the UK Metals Council

The metals sector has made an overwhelming call for a “Minister for Manufacturing” to back its vital role in supporting jobs and the UK economy. Full findings ... By Jörg Dambock

In China Troester is represented by its subsidiary Troester Machinery Shanghai (TMS). © Troester

11/09/2024 – wire China 2024

wire China 2024

Complete extrusion systems for the cable industry

On „wire China 2024” Troester will present information and new developments in the field of CCV and VCV lines for MV, HV and EHV cables up to 1,000kV, ... By Jörg Dambock

While the “No Twist Coiler” will be a key focus, Lämneå Bruk will also showcase its expertise in fully automatic lines. © Lämnea Bruk

10/09/2024 – wire China 2024

wire China 2024

Spotlight on “No Twist Coiler” technology

Lämneå Bruk, a leading Swedish wire machinery manufacturer with over 200 years of experience, is excited to announce its return to the “wire China” show. By Jörg Dambock

WI_Wochenrückblicke_KW36 — “wire China" will take place from 25 to 28 September at the renowned Shanghai New International Expo Centre. © Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai)

09/09/2024 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 36/2024

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. By Daniel Keienburg

Payoffs and takeups with pintles or axles. © Spirka Schnellflechter

09/09/2024 – Cable manufacture

Cable manufacture

Payoffs and takeups for braiding and spiralling machines

Spirka Schnellflechter GmbH (SSB) embodies more than 100 years of tradition in braiding machine construction and has its origins in Schnellflechter Berlin ... By Jörg Dambock

Lubricants based on polymers make the process of wire drawing significantly more environmentally friendly and economical. Kristin Stein © Fraunhofer IAP © Fraunhofer IAP

04/09/2024 – Auxiliary materials

Auxiliary materials

Innovative lubricants revolutionize the cold forming of metals

Metals can be processed into wires by cold forming - an extremely complex process. However, the lubricants needed for this often do not meet the requirements ... By Jörg Dambock

03/09/2024 – wire China 2024

wire China 2024

Important platform for innovations in the wire and cable industry

VDKM, the German Association of Wire and Cable Machine Manufacturers, is pleased to announce the upcoming “wire China 2024” exhibition, which will take ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 03/2024

The new issue of WIRE focuses in particular on spring production. We report on the requirements of e-mobility with wire diameters from 22mm to 30mm through to the production of micro springs in the 0.05mm range. Companies also explain new spring wire materials and spring coiling machines. WIRE will also be presenting the new CNC transfer bending machine ‘BQ 10’, which Wafios presented for the first time at ‘wire 2024’. We also report on a new lubricant for cold forming in the section ‘From the world of research’ .
News from the industry and trade fair highlights from ‘wire China’ and ‘Spring World’ round off the magazine’ s content. Your WIRE team wishes you an interesting and inspiring read!