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Benefits of mechanical descaling for steel wire

In the steel wire industry, effective descaling is crucial for maintaining high product quality and production efficiency. While both mechanical and chemical descaling can remove scale from steel wire, mechanical descaling offers superior benefits in terms of cost, sustainability, ... By Jörg Dambock

Jouhsen-Bündgens to showcase the latest generation of the “Precision Cut UD0”

Rotary straightening and precise cutting of even the thinnest wires

Jouhsen-Bündgens will inform visitors to “Interwire 2025” about the benefits of the latest version of its “UD0”. It represents an efficient solution for rotary straightening and precise cutting of thin and long wire sections made from various materials. By Jörg Dambock

For inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness

Ultrasonic measurement solutions

Laser Linc is set to exhibit its ultrasonic measurement solutions for inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness at this year's “Interwire” show. By Jörg Dambock

Cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines

Cutting-edge technology meets specialized machinery

Medek+Schoerner are pleased to announce that they will be attending “Interwire 2025” together with their valued and highly proficient business partner KHU. By Jörg Dambock

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Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

21/04/2025

Yoshiharu Ikeda appointed new CEO of Primetals

Primetals Technologies today announced Yoshiharu Ikeda has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Primetals Technologies. ... By Jörg Dambock

The “TR45” is designed specifically for welding non-ferrous trapezoidal wire up to 45mm² cross-sectional area. © PWM

21/04/2025 – PWM’s innovative “TR45” cold welder

PWM’s innovative “TR45” cold welder

Cold welder for trapezoidal wire

PWM’s innovative “TR45” cold welder for trapezoidal wire will be exhibited at “Interwire” for the first time, alongside the company’s best-selling “EP500” ... By Jörg Dambock

The WAI Theater features 22 presentations. © WAI

20/04/2025 – Interwire 2025

Interwire 2025

Shaping the future of wire making

The Wire Association International, Inc. (WAI) will host its “Interwire Conference and Trade Exposition” May 13-15, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress ... By Jörg Dambock

20/04/2025 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

A competent and reliable partner in the cable industry

At “Interwire 2025”, Troester will introduce new and enhanced developments in Continuous Vulcanization Technology as part of its ongoing commitment to ... By Jörg Dambock

The Leibinger “Jet Rapid Wire” in use during cable extrusion at Encore Wire – delivering reliable, fast, and precise marking even at top production speeds. © Leibinger

19/04/2025 – How performance and innovation won the trust of a leading US wire and cable company

How performance and innovation won the trust of a leading US wire and cable company

“Show me what you can do”

Companies around the world are always looking for better ways of doing things: cutting costs, improving quality, and serving customers better. Encore Wire ... By Jörg Dambock

Sikora offers suitable technology for the extrusion of data cables. *This image was created using AI. © Sikora

19/04/2025 – Measuring technology for this new trend

Measuring technology for this new trend

AI boom drives demand for high-quality data cables

With the huge investments in AI data centers such as Stargate in the USA and Deepseek in China and elsewhere, the demand for high-quality data cables is ... By Jörg Dambock

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

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, Wire Association International (WAI) will be organising the “Interwire” trade fair. In this April issue we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors for readers and visitors in the run-up of the fair.
Over 350 companies will be presenting their products and services, including many European businesses. Introduced in 1981, “Interwire” is the largest and longest-running wire and cable marketplace in the Americas. Hosted biennially, the “Interwire 2025” will be staged in Hall A of the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta, GA/USA. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations are on the programme. WAI announces a special conference programme for the “Interwire” and its “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF), May 12-15, at the GWCC. The GCCF is WAI’s fourth forum for copper and aluminum continuous casting, in conjunction with “Interwire”.
We wish you an enjoyable read of this second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team