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Out now: “wire 2026” main trade fair issue

WIRE 2/2026 – on the way to you!

WIRE 2/2026 is published – in this main-trade fair issue, WIRE reports on the exhibits that trade visitors can expect in Düsseldorf from 13 to 17 April. At “wire 2026”, the industry will be presenting new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE ... By Jörg Dambock

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Top 5 of the Week – 11/2026

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

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

A revolutionary machine concept for the production of extension springs

International world premiere of the “Multi-FMU 32“

After the machine debuted at the “Wafios Innovation Days” in May 2025, the “Multi-FMU 32” will also be exhibited for the first time at the wire show in Düsseldorf, Germany. With this machine, Wafios combines maximum flexibility with industrial high performance in a completely ... By Jörg Dambock

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Fig. 1: Pioneer digital VR processing module. © Pioneer

20/03/2026 – Precisely addressing the core of digitalisation

Precisely addressing the core of digitalisation

The origin of digital VR

With the arrival of the digital era and the gradual adoption of smart manufacturing concepts, manufacturers are presented with an attractive vision of ... By Jörg Dambock

The future of cable and PVC for technical applications is being built clearly beyond mere regulatory compliance. © Delta Tecnic

20/03/2026 – How quality, innovation, and sustainability are redefining competitiveness in cable and PVC

How quality, innovation, and sustainability are redefining competitiveness in cable and PVC

From process stability to measurable sustainability

In the cable and PVC industry for technical applications, mere regulatory compliance is no longer enough. Looking toward 2026, competitiveness will be ... By Jörg Dambock

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Complete solutions for individual manufacturing processes in welding technology

At “wire 2026”, Strecker will present more than 20 welding machines for a wide range of applications: electric butt welders for various metals, fully automated ... By Jörg Dambock

R+D pilot line – processed bars with tighter dimensional tolerances, and improved sustainability. © BHH Mikrohuta

19/03/2026 – An innovative R+D pilot line for stainless steel wires and bars

An innovative R+D pilot line for stainless steel wires and bars

From traditional drawing to smart manufacturing

The steel industry is facing increasing competitive pressure alongside steadily rising quality expectations from end users. Conventional materials and ... By Jörg Dambock

Vikas Spool specialises in manufacturing plastic and steel reels for the wire and cable industry, © Vikas

19/03/2026 – Handling

Handling

Spool solutions for wire and cable packaging

In wire and cable manufacturing, packaging plays a critical but often underestimated role. Spools and reels are not just carriers of product – they directly ... By Jörg Dambock

AIM’s proven model made in the USA has been in place for more than twenty years. © AIM

18/03/2026 – Wire processing

Wire processing

New 8- and 10-mm-capacity CNC wire benders

Redesigned for greater value and speed, robustly built, with unlimited arm swivel, and all at a very attractive price. AIM’s proven model made in the USA ... By Jörg Dambock

17/03/2026 – Joint-assisted cutting for high-strength heavy springs

Joint-assisted cutting for high-strength heavy springs

Mechanical leverage over motor power

The “YT-140” design prioritises effective force transmission over raw power delivery. By leveraging mechanical geometry rather than electrical capacity, ... 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.