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“wire Eurasia 2025” will take place in Istanbul

Largest wire and cable fair in Türkiye

Bringing together wire and cable manufacturers and industry professionals from around the world, the “wire Eurasia” is set to return in 2025. By Jörg Dambock

New developments among Wafios wire bending machines

Simple setup for rapid wire bending processes

Wafios celebrates diversity – among people and machines. Its wire bending machines offer flexible bending solutions for round or profiled wire as well as for tubes. Modular tool solutions, an assisted setup procedure and a new insulation stripping device are just a few of ... By Jörg Dambock

Three Messe Düsseldorf trade fairs in Riyadh from 5 to 7 May 2025

“Metal Flow Alliance“ goes Saudi Arabia

Under the global umbrella brand “Metal Flow Alliance” the Düsseldorf trade fairs “wire”, “Tube”, “Valve World Expo” will be presenting news and trends in their respective industries as part of the two Saudi trade fairs “Metal+Steel KSA” and “Saudi Projects” in the economically ... By Jörg Dambock

“MELC” straightening machines

Rotor straightening system with hyperbolic rollers

Eurobend, inventor of the ‘rotor’ straightening principle which offers unique straightening quality with unmatched cutting lengths accuracies, is the only machine manufacturer worldwide to offer multi-line wire straightening machines with simultaneously operating straightening ... By Jörg Dambock

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Spending on electricity transmission in 2022 by country (in US$ bn). Source: Nick Ferris: Weekly data: grid investment in China more than every other country combined. In: Power Technology, March 15, 2024. © Nick Ferris

14/09/2024 – wire China 2024 open their gates from September 25-28, 2024 in Shanghai

wire China 2024 open their gates from September 25-28, 2024 in Shanghai

A rapidly increasing demand for wires, cables, tubes and pipes

China is the world’s second-largest economic power behind the USA. Although its economic growth has slowed compared to previous years, China with its ... By Jörg Dambock

The measured values of the “LM Smart” can be displayed on the “Ecocontrol” or directly on the system control unit. © Sikora

13/09/2024 – Cable manufacture / Quality management

Cable manufacture / Quality management

Smart length measurement of wires and cables

The “LM Smart” stands for smart length measurement, and it expands Sikora’s product range with an innovative length measuring device. The system measures ... By Jörg Dambock

The Carl Bechem GmbH is the oldest German manufacturer of industrial lubricants and today one of the leading producers of high-quality specialty lubricants and metalworking fluids. © Bechem

13/09/2024 – Wire drawing / Lubricants

Wire drawing / Lubricants

Multi-wire drawing as a standard in copper wire production

In today's copper wire production, the use of multi-wire drawing machines in fine wire drawing is indispensable. At speeds of over 30 meters per second, ... By Jörg Dambock

The “FUL 16+” combines optimum output and pioneering drive technologies with a modern and functional design. © Wafios

12/09/2024 – Wire processing / bending

Wire processing / bending

Wafios will exhibit the “FMU 40 E”

At the “wire/Tube China“, Wafios will exhibit the “FMU 40 E”, a bending machine designed for components for the e-mobility sector, the “RBV 60 ST”, a stabilizer ... By Jörg Dambock

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

11/09/2024 – Cable manufacture / Extrusion

Cable manufacture / Extrusion

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

11/09/2024 – WIRE 3/2024 September

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 ... By Jörg Dambock

“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 ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 01/2025

This March-issue of WIRE is marked by a multitude of new product introductions. AIM from the USA is introducing its new ‘AFCe-3Dx’ line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine. Wire bending machines from Wafios such as the ‘BM 43 HS’ offer flexible bending solutions. The ‘BM 12’ bolt-making machine is the most powerful of all machines ever built by Amba. Carlo Salvi recently introduced the ‘CS 663 LF’, a upgrade to its ‘CS 663’ model. An automated feeding system from Simco effectively reducing spring tangling and improving loading accuracy. Pyromaitre’s new ‘P106-Basic’ oven is designed for small springs. For the production of ‘Twinax’ cables, Rosendahl Nextrom has just the right extrusions available. Kurre is enhancing its portal payoff with a new ‘Remaining length’ operation mode. Zumbach helped cable manufacturer Nexans with appropriate solutions. Videx now offers operator-free lines to produce hi-tensile U-bolts from coils and bars. We wish you an enjoyable read! Your WIRE team