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Top 5 of the Week – 9/2026

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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Due to the enormous increase in cleanliness requirements in industrial production, particulate and filmic cleanliness specifications must increasingly be met when cleaning fasteners. © Ecoclean

06/03/2025 – Surface treatment / cleaning

Surface treatment / cleaning

Economical and sustainable cleaning of fasteners

Screws, nuts, washers, springs, clamps – fasteners are essential for safe and reliable assembly. In the course of increasing demands on technical cleanliness ... By Jörg Dambock

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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.