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Top 5 of the Week – 10/2026

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

High performance electrical conductivity solution

Silver plated copper wire

Silver is the metal with the highest thermal and electrical conductivity. Therefore it is widely preferred as an ideal coating material for applications requiring high temperature and abrasion resistance, operating under harsh environmental conditions and used in critical ... By Jörg Dambock

Joining / welding

Pressure Welding Machines unveils new brand Identity at “wire 2026”

Pressure Welding Machines (PWM), a globally recognised specialist in cold pressure wire welding, will unveil a refreshed brand identity at WIRE Düsseldorf in April. The rebrand marks a significant milestone for the company, which is celebrating 42 years of engineering excellence ... By Jörg Dambock

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

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Simco’s automatic feeding system for spring grinding machines. © Simco

18/04/2025 – Surface treatment / grinding

Surface treatment / grinding

The future of feeding systems in spring grinding

Simco’s automated feeding system for spring grinders is equipped with sensors and controls, effectively reducing spring tangling and improving loading ... By Jörg Dambock

The rewinding machine type “SMB 4”. © Niehoff

18/04/2025 – Multiwire drawing and braiding bobbin rewinding

Multiwire drawing and braiding bobbin rewinding

Perfect solutions

Maschinenfabrik Niehoff and its subsidiary Niehoff Endex North America Inc. (NENA) display at the “Interwire 2025” a rewinding line type “ARP 630” pay-off ... By Jörg Dambock

AIM will present the new “AFCe-3Dx” line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine. © AIM

17/04/2025 – Wire processing / bending

Wire processing / bending

AIM will present the new “AFCe-3Dx” line

AIM will present the new “AFCe-3Dx” line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine designed to set new standards in wire-forming technology at an ... By Jörg Dambock

IP Automation will officially relocate its headquarters to the new space in May 2025. © IP Automation

17/04/2025 – New building in Illinois

New building in Illinois

IP Automation in USA announces relocation to new Headquarter

IP Automation Inc., innovator in CNC wire bending and automation, announced the acquisition of a new building of over 50,000sq.ft., located at 400 E. Fullerton ... By Jörg Dambock

The convenient size of the P106-BASIC allows it to fit into most workplace spaces. © Pyromaitre

16/04/2025 – Heat treatment

Heat treatment

Oven for small springs

Pyromaitre’s new “P106-BASIC” oven is designed for small springs and positioned at an economical price point. By Jörg Dambock

WIRE wishes happy Easter Holidays! © Bigc Studio/stock.adobe.com

15/04/2025 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Happy Easter Wishes from the WIRE Team!

We wish you and your loved ones happy Easter Holidays, sunny spring days and many wonderful moments to recharge your batteries! By Jörg Dambock

WAI announces conference program details for “Interwire” and its “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum”. © WAI

14/04/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 15/2025

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

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Digital Issue 01/2026

WIRE 1/2026 is published – in this pre-trade fair issue, WIRE begins with a report on the exhibits that trade 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. Further articles of this issue reports about drawing, straightening, cutting, and testing of wire as well as on heat and surface treatment, furthermore from joining and stranding to the finished wire product.