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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

Kurre develops next-generation fibre bundle machine

Fiber bundling system

The production of fiber optic cables comes with its own set of rules and challenges. Especially when manufacturing long lengths with many individual fibers, the process is particularly demanding. To produce high-quality fiber optic cables efficiently and gently, Kurre Systems ... By Jörg Dambock

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Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-39 Copyright Madem — The new facility will cover a total area of 25,000m², including 15,000m² of built-up space. © Madem

29/09/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 39/2025

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

The “DLN 10” measures diameters from 0.3mm to 10.0mm with ±0.005mm accuracy and ±0.001mm repeatability. © Cersa MCI

26/09/2025 – “DLN 10” takes full advantage of light shadow projection

“DLN 10” takes full advantage of light shadow projection

Diameter measurement at ultra-high speed

How can you accurately measure the diameter of a wire, cable or tube traveling at thousands of meters per minute? How do you detect microscopic surface ... By Jörg Dambock

Rotor Technology – proven for decades as the fastest solution in the double-blow range and now also a benchmark for 2-die-3-blow machines. © Wafios Umformtechnik

25/09/2025 – Cold forming/fasteners

Cold forming/fasteners

High performance cold formers for screws and fasteners

Wafios Umformtechnik is excited to join the “Manufacturing Technology Series West” at the “Cable & Wire West Coast”-pavilion, powered by VDKM, in October. By Jörg Dambock

25/09/2025 – Surface treatment

Surface treatment

Surface processing of wire and cables

Boockmann Engineering will present their “Helicord” technology for surface processing of wire and cables. By Jörg Dambock

25/09/2025 – Wire processing

Wire processing

Advanced CNC wire forming and tube bending solutions

At the “Cable & Wire West Coast”-pavilion, Wafios will showcase two cutting-edge technologies: a CNC tube bending machine for precision, efficiency, and ... By Jörg Dambock

25/09/2025 – Quality management

Quality management

Non-destructive testing systems

The Dr. Foerster Institute drives quality forward with its cutting-edge non-destructive testing systems. By Jörg Dambock

25/09/2025 – Fasteners

Fasteners

High performance thread- and profile rolling machines

EWMenn is a worldwide partner in the fastener industry when it comes to highest demands on the performance, precision, efficiency, variability, and security ... 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.