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Niehoff technology: Flat wire drawing and annealing

Producing flat copper wire for cable shieldings

The copper shielding around the insulation layer is an important component of HV and EHV cables. It acts as a protection shield against electromagnetic radiation and is usually made of round wires. Flat wires, however, would be much more advantageous for several reasons. By Jörg Dambock

Best-ever year of Italian sales

AWI claim record export sales

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of round, flat and profile wire has enjoyed its best-ever year of Italian sales. By Jörg Dambock

Leverage “Duplex 2205”

Managing corrosion in industrial applications

Corrosion is a persistent challenge in many industries, affecting component longevity and increasing maintenance costs. Traditional solutions such as coatings and inhibitors can degrade over time, requiring ongoing reapplication and oversight. By Jörg Dambock

Upgrade project generates electrical energy and electrode consumption savings

Baku Steel achieves improvements with EAF Upgrade

Primetals Technologies has recently received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for an upgrade of the 60-ton electric arc furnace (EAF) at a facility operated by the Baku Steel Company CJSC group (BSC) located in Baku, Azerbaijan. By Jörg Dambock

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The “Minimac II”, popular with wire manufacturers for its ability to detect short surface and some subsurface defects in wire, rod, and tube at speeds up to 4,000f.p.m. © Magnetic Analysis

09/05/2025 – Nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment and systems

Nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment and systems

Innovative inspection solutions

Magnetic Analysis Corp. (MAC), a longtime provider for nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment and systems, will be exhibiting its inspection solutions. By Jörg Dambock

The “BM 36 HS” high-speed wire bending machine (wire diameter 1.5mm to 6mm). © Wafios

09/05/2025 – Wire bending, spring coiling, and tube forming

Wire bending, spring coiling, and tube forming

Discover cutting-edge forming solutions

A global leader in precision CNC machinery, Wafios offers innovative technologies for wire bending, spring coiling, and tube forming. By Jörg Dambock

08/05/2025 – Special section “World of Cables” in hall 13

Special section “World of Cables” in hall 13

Cables rock „wire 2026“

From 13 to 17 April 2026, “wire” in Düsseldorf/Germany will once again be the international hot spot for industrial news and technological trends in wire ... By Jörg Dambock

Laser Linc will showcase its “Ultra Gauge+”, an ultrasonic solution for wire and cable products. © Laser Linc

08/05/2025 – For inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness

For inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness

Ultrasonic measurement solutions

Laser Linc is set to exhibit its ultrasonic measurement solutions for inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness at this year's “Interwire” ... By Jörg Dambock

08/05/2025 – Cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines

Cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines

Cutting-edge technology meets specialized machinery

Medek+Schoerner are pleased to announce that they will be attending “Interwire 2025” together with their valued and highly proficient business partner ... By Jörg Dambock

The “Precision Cut UD0” from Jouhsen-Bündgens. The improved machine design is capable of meeting the most demanding requirements when straightening and cutting even long and thin wires with sensitive surfaces. © Jouhsen Bündgens

08/05/2025 – Jouhsen-Bündgens to showcase the latest generation of the “Precision Cut UD0”

Jouhsen-Bündgens to showcase the latest generation of the “Precision Cut UD0”

Rotary straightening and precise cutting of even the thinnest wires

At “Interwire 2025”, Jouhsen-Bündgens will inform visitors about the benefits of the latest version of “UD0”, an efficient solution for rotary straightening ... By Jörg Dambock

07/05/2025 – Surface treatment

Surface treatment

Benefits of mechanical descaling for steel wire

In the steel wire industry, effective descaling is crucial for maintaining high product quality and production efficiency. While both mechanical and chemical ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. In this April issue we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors for readers and visitors in the run-up of the fair.
Over 350 companies will be presenting their products and services, including many European businesses. Introduced in 1981, “Interwire” is the largest and longest-running wire and cable marketplace in the Americas. Hosted biennially, the “Interwire 2025” will be staged in Hall A of the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta, GA/USA. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations are on the programme. WAI announces a special conference programme for the “Interwire” and its “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF), May 12-15, at the GWCC. The GCCF is WAI’s fourth forum for copper and aluminum continuous casting, in conjunction with “Interwire”.
We wish you an enjoyable read of this second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team