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Cable production

Powering the future of cable manufacturing

As cable sizes and weights continue to grow, the demand for stronger, more efficient pulling solutions is on the rise. Maillefer is meeting this challenge head-on. Two new “BCA” models are on their way. By Jörg Dambock

Metal recycling solutions

Green steel: why scrap metal is key to cutting CO2

Steel is the backbone of modern infrastructure, but its production is one of the most carbon-intensive industrial processes. As industries seek to cut emissions in line with global climate commitments, the push for “green steel” has intensified. As Carl-Gustaf Göransson, ... By Jörg Dambock

World first in wire drawing at “wire 2026”

Oil- and Volatile Organic Compounds free corrosion protection

The technology partners Traxit Wire Lubrication, a brand of Klüber Lubrication, Maschinenfabrik Niehoff GmbH+Co. KG, and EJP Wire Technology GmbH are presenting a technological world first for the wire industry: a completely oil- and volatile organic compounds (VOC)-free ... By Jörg Dambock

An industry ready for the future: “wire/Tube 2026”

Compelling solutions for new global applications

Massive geopolitical challenges, disrupted supply chains, high tariffs and scarce raw materials. Yet the Düsseldorf Fairgrounds were buzzing with activity. By Jörg Dambock

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“TrimRob” autonomous coil trimming and sampling robot from Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

27/04/2026 – Primetals Technologies partners with Polytec for “TrimRob”

Primetals Technologies partners with Polytec for “TrimRob”

A robotic coil trimming and sampling solution

“TrimRob” marks the first strategic robotics collaboration between Primetals Technologies and Polytec.“TrimRob” automates coil trimming and sampling for ... By Jörg Dambock

“Union Gladiator” synthetic pendants engineered to reduce these forces in draglines and electric rope shovels. © Wireco

24/04/2026

Synthetic pendants cut mining equipment stress and extend asset life

Wireco, a global supplier of wire and synthetic rope solutions, has identified vibration and shock transfer as a key contributor to structural fatigue ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-16 Copyright Meisenbach — The “wire 2026” was a success. DRAHT and WIRE exhibited in Hall 9, Booth C13, and welcomed numerous visitors. © Meisenbach GmbH

20/04/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 16/2026

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

16/04/2026 – Wet blasting

Wet blasting

Precision finishing for memory wire

Memory wire, especially Nitinol, requires and exceptional high quality surface finish. The challenge is removing drawing residues, lubricants, heat-treatment ... By Jörg Dambock

16/04/2026 – Team discovered exciting innovations

Team discovered exciting innovations

WIRE at “wire 2026”

Day three at „wire 2026“ – our team once again discovered exciting innovations and had plenty of great conversations. Here are some of our impressions ... By Jörg Dambock

15/04/2026 – Back on the show floor

Back on the show floor

WIRE at “wire 2026”

Day 2 at “wire 2026” – our WIRE team was back on the show floor. Here are some of our impressions: By Jörg Dambock

“Durascend” is ideal for Tower Cranes (up to 100m height) and Mobile Cranes (up to 100t capacity). © Wireco

14/04/2026 – Wireco introduces “Durascend”

Wireco introduces “Durascend”

Rotation-resistant rope for cranes

Wireco announces the launch of “Oliviera Durascend”, one of their latest rotation-resistant compacted ropes. After an extensive process of analysis, development, ... 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.