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At „wire India“ Teknor Apex showcased a new portfolio of products

New “Fireguard“ PVC compounds

The new “Fireguard“ PVC compounds from Teknor Apex are a cost-effective performance alternative to Fluoropolymers. By Jörg Dambock

New era for maintaining constant tension in stranding processes

Control of wire tension

The monitoring or control of wire tension is of vital importance for manufacturers, and is especially true when it comes to offering the consistently high ... By Jörg Dambock

Organizers have decided to postpone to next year

Postponement of the 10th “wire China 2022”

In view of the stricter pandemic control measures in Nanjing and other provinces in China, the organizers have decided to postpone wire China 2022, scheduled ... By Jörg Dambock

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Week 48/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Reports“. By Daniel Keienburg

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01/11/2022 – Outokumpu aims to improve its energy efficiency significantly

Outokumpu aims to improve its energy efficiency significantly

Amidst the European energy crisis

Outokumpu has decided to significantly increase its energy efficiency improvement target and prioritize related investments in 2023 and 2024. By Jörg Dambock

“The further delay of the restarting of the furnace is a difficult but necessary measure in an utterly exceptional situation.” says Martti Sassi, President, business area Ferrochrome. © Outokumpu

28/10/2022 – Restriction of the ferrochrome production

Restriction of the ferrochrome production

Outokumpu completed the change negotiations

Outokumpu has completed its change negotiations related to the company’s plans to further restrict the ferrochrome production and to delay the restart ... By Jörg Dambock

28/10/2022 – 21st to 24th December 2022 at Nanjing International Expo Center

21st to 24th December 2022 at Nanjing International Expo Center

Reschedule of “wire China 2022”: December 2022, Nanjing

Considering the current situation of Covid-19 in China, as well as the latest strict policies and measures of epidemic prevention in Nanjing, the organizers ... By Jörg Dambock

Wafios “BMF 60”: busbar bending area. © Wafios

27/10/2022 – 3rd “Reutlingen E-Mobility Days” (RED)

3rd “Reutlingen E-Mobility Days” (RED)

Flexible production technologies for electric powertrain

From October 18 to 20 the third edition of the 3rd “Reutlingen E-Mobility Days” (RED) took place at the Wafios headquarters in Reutlingen, Germany. By Jörg Dambock

27/10/2022 – “wire China 2022” features

“wire China 2022” features

Wire and cable high-quality measuring machinery

“wire China 2022” will gather leading suppliers specialising in measuring equipment in this December. By Jörg Dambock

“wire China” 2022 will now be held at Nanjing International Expo Center on 8th to 11th November 2022. © Messe Düsseldorf Shanghai

26/10/2022 – “wire China” 2022 in Nanjing

“wire China” 2022 in Nanjing

International pavilion come as scheduled

With the exhibition area of more than 400sqm, companies from German pavilion and French pavilion will showcase their cutting-edge technologies and products ... By Jörg Dambock

The Troster Group warmly welcomes visitors to discuss their requirements and to learn about new developments in CV technology and market developments. © Troester

24/10/2022 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 42/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Products“. By Daniel Keienburg

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Digital Issue 04/2022

The current issue 4/2022 contains a report on the ‘NE Drahtforum’ in Nuremberg, a non-ferrous wire conference. Further WIRE introduced a new development in hairpin production. Several articles are devoted to exhibitors at the ‘K’ plastics fair in Düsseldorf. An extruder manufacturer reports on digital servicing and maintenance, while several other articles highlight innovations in quality assurance and marks. Researchers from Karlsruhe are working on automating the production of cable harnesses. Quality assurance in stranding is the subject of an article by Swiss company FMS. And a contribution from Spain looks at how to identify faults in wire production using artificial intelligence.