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Review of the industry - week 12/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

Safety concept for manual product guidance

Portal payoff with remaining length operation mode

Kurre Systems, a German company renowned for its custom solutions in mechanical engineering for the cable and wire industry, is enhancing its portal payoff with a new "remaining length" operation mode. This innovation significantly improves both safety and tool-free machine ... By Jörg Dambock

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WIRE 1/2025 March

This March-issue of WIRE is marked by a multitude of new product introductions. AIM Inc. from the USA is introducing its new ‘AFCe-3Dx’ line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine. By Jörg Dambock

Nexans revolutionizes cable manufacturing with “Cellmaster” technology from Zumbach

A leap towards unmatched efficiency and quality

Nexans, a global leader in cable manufacturing, faced significant challenges with irregularities in their network cable extrusion process at their state-of-the-art facility in Tuzla/Türkiye, leading to increased production losses and material waste. By Jörg Dambock

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The high-speed “VC” machines are now versatile and are suitable for production of both, short parts and long parts. © Videx

04/03/2025 – Wire processing

Wire processing

Straighten and cut machines with optional chamfer

The new straighten and cut models from Videx are equipped with a positive stop and length control, stopping the machine when the wire has not reached the ... By Jörg Dambock

Wuxi Huacheng Cable uses Sikora’s “X-Ray 6000 Pro” for measuring and control during new energy cable production. © Sikora

03/03/2025 – Inline measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter of up to three material layers

Inline measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter of up to three material layers

Quality control of new energy cable lines

Wuxi Huacheng Cable Co. Ltd., based in Jiangyin City, is a specialist in manufacturing special high temperature resistant cables. The company relies on ... By Jörg Dambock

Identification specialist Brady Corporation’s new “Brady Printer i7500” for 76mm core label rolls. © Brady

28/02/2025 – Efficient, flexible printing

Efficient, flexible printing

Brady reimagines 76mm core label printing

Identification specialist Brady Corporation’s new “Brady Printer i7500” for 76mm core label rolls automatically adjusts all of its settings when new consumables ... By Jörg Dambock

The acquisition also strengthens Lesjöfors with the addition of new product capabilities. © Lesjöfors

25/02/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 8/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

SSAB and SMS are jointly driving the green steel revolution with the 190t electric arc furnace (EAF) under construction in Oxelösund, here a comparison picture. © SMS Group

21/02/2025 – First heat scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026

First heat scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026

New 190t electric arc furnace

SSAB, one of the world’s most carbon-efficient steel companies, has chosen SMS Group for the construction of a new 190t EAF, which is set to be one of ... By Jörg Dambock

Exciting discussions about current trends and developments in wire technology were held in a good atmosphere. © EJP Maschinen

20/02/2025 – Conventions

Conventions

Successful open house week

At the end of last year, EJP Maschinen GmbH organised an open week in Baesweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, in cooperation with EJP Wire Technology GmbH. By Jörg Dambock

Matthieu will report to Kati ter Horst, President and CEO, and will be based at Outokumpu’s office in Krefeld, Germany. © Outokumpu

19/02/2025 – New President of the “Stainless Europe” business line

New President of the “Stainless Europe” business line

Change in Outokumpu leadership team

Outokumpu has appointed Matthieu Jehl (MBA, M.Sc. Applied Economics, M.Sc. Eng.) as President of Business Line Stainless Europe and member of the Outokumpu ... 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