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Week 11/2023 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Reports“. By Daniel Keienburg

Exemplary: Niehoff’s rod breakdown (RBD) lines

Investing in new machines pays off

Does it really pay off to invest in new wire and cable machines when existing ones, which are written off, are still working perfectly? This question should ... by Konrad Dengler

New “X-ray 6000 Pure“ for single-layer measurement of cables

Quality control in extrusion lines with X-ray technology

For over 20 years, Sikora has been internationally known for its reliable and safe X-ray measuring systems. For single-layer applications, the company ... By Jörg Dambock

Wafios multi-head wire bending machines “BT” and “BMS”

New benchmarks in output, flexibility and precision

With the “BT” and “BMS” series, the long-established company Wafios, based in Reutlingen, Germany, is setting new benchmarks in the production of complex ... By Jörg Dambock

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26/03/2019

New possibilities in the production of ram piles

The goal was no less than to produce the baskets of his construction piles fully automatically. Swedish company Skanska found advice, deeds, know-how and, ... By Editorial staff

25/03/2019

Robot arms made of shape memory wire

They snake as precisely as freely in all corners and directions. Flexible robot arms, such as those developed by Stefan Seelecke and his research group ... By Editorial staff

25/03/2019

Latest innovations in wire and cable production technology

Maillefer and Davis-Standard at Interwire 2019 will showcase the next step in the digitalisation of manufacturing and introduce the "Smart Factory". With ... By Editorial staff

22/03/2019

New control system to boost welding performance

With protected power supply, five standard measuring channels, single inverter and servo axis controller, the “B 20K” welding control system boasts new ... By Editorial staff

18/03/2019

Straightening tools for wire manufacturing industries

Sjogren Industries provides the highest quality machinery, tooling, and accessories for the wire and cable industry. By Editorial staff

15/03/2019

Bypass control system for extrusion of foamed insulations

In the production process of physically foamed data and high frequency cables the reduction of start-up scrap is the key point for production efficiency, ... By Editorial staff

03/03/2019

Induction annealed tubes for the most demanding tasks

In order to cover the increasing demand for longitudinally welded, induction annealed stainless steel tubes in the long term, German Schoeller Werk has ... By Editorial staff

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Digital Issue 01/2023

In the current issue 1/2023, the articles hit the buzzwords of our time: sustainability, energy costs, CO2 footprint, e-mobility or shortage of skilled workers. Scientists from Paderborn produce wire sustainably through recycling. Nexans also uses recycling to improve the eco-balance of power cables. An example from Niehoff shows how new machines help save energy costs, even if the "old" one still does. Several contributions are devoted to the straightening of wire.