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On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 46/2025

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

Rewinding machine for optical fiber processing

High-speed rewinder

Supertek GmbH has developed the high-speed rewinder, a new key technology for industrial optical fiber production. The system is currently considered the world’s fastest rewinding machine for delicate optical fibers, so Supertek. By Jörg Dambock

New standards for high-voltage components for e-mobility

Fast charging as a crucial factor

Asta sends a clear signal: With its production site in Baoying, the company has been positioning itself as an innovation driver for the mobility transition in the world's largest and dynamically growing automotive market, China, since 2005 with its global multi-technology ... By Jörg Dambock

Secondary operations on Videx machines

Enhancing efficiency and precision

Videx has taken a significant step forward in the efficiency of fastener production with the introduction of end-turning stations on its production lines. These new stations enhance the versatility of Videx’s straightening and cutting lines, providing an expanded range of ... By Jörg Dambock

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18/10/2025 – The double pressure welding (DD) process for non-ferrous metals

The double pressure welding (DD) process for non-ferrous metals

Efficient and high-strength joints

In modern manufacturing technology, the joining of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, and other alloys is becoming increasingly important. Especially ... By Jörg Dambock

Large double twist stranders, up to 2,500mm. © Setic-Pourtier

17/10/2025 – Cable manufacturing / stranding

Cable manufacturing / stranding

Large double twist stranders

Following their successful participation at “Cable & Wire Fair” in 2023, Setic Pourtier is proud to announce their participation in the 6th edition of ... By Jörg Dambock

Electric motor production: The aim of the “MotorInspector” research project is to improve quality control. (Photo: industrieblick, https://stock.adobe.com/) © IPH Hannover

17/10/2025 – Researchers aim to automate air gap measurement

Researchers aim to automate air gap measurement

Quality assurance in the production of electric motors

Fully automating the production of electric motors and making an important contribution to quality assurance: these are the goals of the new “MotorInspector” ... By Jörg Dambock

“Lazerlift” minimizes downtime and maintenance. © Wireco

16/10/2025 – Wireco introduces “Lazerlift”

Wireco introduces “Lazerlift”

New generation of rotation-resistant hoist ropes

Wireco, a global leader in wire and synthetic ropes, unveiled a new crane hoist rope at Bauma Munich, showcasing its latest technical innovation. Wireco's ... By Jörg Dambock

This rewinding system from Kurre impresses with flexible parameters, compact design, short setup times, and minimal personnel requirements. © Kurre Systems

14/10/2025 – Rewinding system with drum weights up to 10 tons

Rewinding system with drum weights up to 10 tons

Heavy drums - efficiently rewound

Kurre Systems, a leading provider of customized machinery solutions, specializes in meeting the unique needs of its clients. A merger of Kurre Special ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-41 Copyright Outokumpu — Outokumpu has appointed Johann Steiner (M.Sc. Econ.) as President, business area Americas as of October 6, 2025. He will be based in Calvert, Alabama. © Outokumpu

13/10/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 41/2025

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

Complete spring wire production line by Lämneå Bruk, featuring advanced descaling, drawing, lubrication, and no-twist coiling for maximum efficiency and wire quality. © Lämnea Bruk

10/10/2025 – Wire manufacturing / spring material

Wire manufacturing / spring material

Complete line for efficient spring wire production

Lämneå Bruk delivers fully integrated solutions for efficient spring wire production. This article outlines how their advanced handling, cleaning, drawing, ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 04/2025

“Cable & Wire Fair 2025” and more ... – read in our new issue with focus on “Cable+Ropes” about materials, production, handling systems, process control, and quality management. Many of the companies featured in this issue will also be exhibiting at the “Cable & Wire Fair” in New Delhi, India. Several Indian manufacturers also presents their products in this issue of WIRE. In the field of cable production, we present several stranders and look at fast rewinding in addition to extrusion. The marking of cables and optical fibres is also covered in the report. There is a contribution from Austria on wire coating and hairpins for electric motor construction. In line with the focus topic, we also present a new wire rope. WIRE also reports on the “International Congress of Spring Industry” in Versailles, France, on a new sorting device for springs and a system for ensuring the quality of industrial springs.