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Top 5 of the Week – 3/2026

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

The Wire Association International, Inc.

David Fisher to lead WAI in 2026

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. announces the appointment of David M. Fisher as the 73rd president of the association for a one-year term that commenced on January 1, 2026. 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

Kocks 3-roll sizing block to boost product flexibility and operational performance

“RSB 370++/6“ strengthens modernization at North American Stainless

North American Stainless (NAS), a producer of Stainless Steel and Specialty Alloys, based in Ghent, Kentucky in the United States, has placed an order with Kocksfor a Reducing+Sizing Block “370++/6” in the latest 5.0 design. By Jörg Dambock

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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

Marking-cable-production-Copyright-Koenig-Bauer-Coding.jpg — Continuous inkjet printer “alphaJET 5 X”. © Koenig+Bauer Coding

04/11/2025 – Marking in the cable industry

Marking in the cable industry

Precision that connects

In the production complete product traceability is more important than ever. Especially in the cable industry, where products must withstand high stresses, ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-44 Copyright Meisenbach — The monitored sorting device. © Wafios

03/11/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 44/2025

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

03/11/2025 – Two 300-ton basic oxygen furnaces (BOF) plus secondary metallurgy now in operation

Two 300-ton basic oxygen furnaces (BOF) plus secondary metallurgy now in operation

Extensive expansion of steelmaking plant in record time

Hoa Phat Dung Quat Steel, a member of the Hoa Phat Group, has awarded SMS group the contract to increase its steelmaking capacity at Dung Quat 2 in Quang ... By Jörg Dambock

A key highlight of “Boomfit” is its proven plastic-coated steel core, utilizing Casar’s renowned plast rope technology. © Wireco

31/10/2025 – Wireco introduces “Boomfit”

Wireco introduces “Boomfit”

Steel rope for telescopic, crawler, and tower cranes

Wireco “Casar”, a leading innovative brand in specialized steel ropes, proudly announces the launch of Boomfit, a cutting-edge steel rope designed specifically ... By Jörg Dambock

The “MATdiscover” solution by Isend offers an advanced non-destructive testing system to classify springs. © Isend

30/10/2025 – “MATdiscover” by Isend

“MATdiscover” by Isend

Optimizing quality control in industrial springs

The “MATdiscover” solution by Isend offers an advanced non-destructive testing system to classify springs based on their physical properties, optimizing ... 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.