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Top 5 of the Week – 4/2026

These five articles drew the most attention in your industry last week. By Daniel Keienburg

SMS speeds up decarbonization through integration of Metso’s ferrous technologies

Acquisition completed

With the acquisition of sintering and travelling grate and straight grate pelletising business units, SMS group completes its range of solutions for sustainable iron and steel production. By Jörg Dambock

Downtime minimized compared to conventional electrode arm installation

Tonggang optimizes ladle furnace performance

Primetals Technologies has recently completed a ladle furnace upgrade at Tonghua Iron and Steel (Tonggang) in Jilin Province, China. By Jörg Dambock

Higher dome, greater visibility, and maximum flexibility

Werma expands its MC55 series with the "MC55 High"

With the new "MC55 High," Werma Signaltechnik continues the success story of the compact “MC55” signal light series. The 55mm diameter light has a higher dome, offering significantly better visibility – even from a greater distance or at unfavourable viewing angles. By Jörg Dambock

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turnedextrudedforgedandthreadedonvidexforgingline7-Copyright-Videx.jpg — Turned extruded forged and threaded on Videx forging line. © Videx

12/11/2025 – Secondary operations on Videx machines

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. ... By Jörg Dambock

WIRE-2-High-Speed-Rewinding-Machine-Fiber-Optic-Copyright-Supertek.jpg — High-Speed-Rewinding-Machine for fiber-optic. © Supertek

11/11/2025 – Rewinding machine for optical fiber processing

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 ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-45 Copyright Koenig+Bauer Coding — Continuous inkjet printer “alphaJET 5 X”. © Koenig+Bauer Coding

10/11/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 45/2025

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

Premix, LyondellBasell (LYB) and Maillefer have joined forces to deliver a technically advanced and recyclable power cable system. © Maillefer

10/11/2025 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Premix, LyondellBasell and Maillefer launch joint polypropylene-based power cable solution

Premix, LyondellBasell (LYB) and Maillefer have joined forces to deliver a technically advanced and recyclable power cable system, combining high-performance ... By Jörg Dambock

Combilift , once again, has been recognised as one of Ireland’s “Best Managed Companies” by Deloitte. © Combilift

07/11/2025 – 13 years of excellence

13 years of excellence

Combilift re-qualifies for Deloitte “Best Managed Companies” award

Combilift, once again, has been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, marking their 13th consecutive year receiving this prestigious ... By Jörg Dambock

Close-up of high-quality flat wires used in the automotive industry. © Asta Elektrodraht GmbH

06/11/2025 – New standards for high-voltage components

New standards for high-voltage components

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 ... By Jörg Dambock

Typical application of the universal defect detection system “UFD40” by Roland Electronic for contact-free identification of defects, weld seams, and mechanical connections. © Roland Electronic

05/11/2025 – Quality management

Quality management

Precise splice detection

In the wire and cable industry, quality assurance is at the heart of every production line. Especially in areas with fast and continuous processes... 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.