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Key technologies wire, cable and tube and pipe remain system-critical

Record trade fairs face economic challenges

What a great trade fair season! With 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries on 67,400 square metres the biggest wire in its almost 40-year Düsseldorf success story; and Tube with around 52,200 square metres and 1,200 exhibitors from 54 countries that now increasingly looks to ... By Jörg Dambock

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 16/2024

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

“wire 2024”

What a great trade fair season!

The desire for personal exchange in these – economically and geopolitically – difficult times was clearly noticeable and the DRAHT/WIRE team was there to catch the best impressions for you. By Antje Schmidtpeter

Casting / Copper

New “RIC 400” model, break-ring, continuous casting technology

At “wire 2024”, Rautomead introduced their new “RIC 400” model, break-ring, continuous casting technology which has been developed to process cobalt alloy, nickel alloy and iron alloy wire rods from 2.5mm to 50mm diameter. By Jörg Dambock

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“We are very much looking forward to the partnership with Agex and are confident that our metal trade fair quartet offers profitable synergies for all parties involved,” says Daniel Ryfisch. © Messe Düsseldorf

09/12/2022 – Special area of “Metal+Steel Egypt” from 2 to 4 September 2023

Special area of “Metal+Steel Egypt” from 2 to 4 September 2023

Messe Düsseldorf expands metal trade fair portfolio to include Egypt

As a special area of “Metal+Steel Egypt” from 2 to 4 September 2023, the four trade fairs “wire Middle East Africa”, “Tube Middle East Africa”, “ Gifa ... By Jörg Dambock

New „Compeo Lab“ compounder with detached twin-screw discharge unit. © Buss

08/12/2022 – Pioneer in digitalization, focus on system engineering

Pioneer in digitalization, focus on system engineering

„Compeo“ now even more versatile

At „K2022“, Buss AG explained the possibilities of its digitalized machine monitoring project, which is designed to extend machine service life and uninterrupted ... By Jörg Dambock

07/12/2022 – At „wire India“ Teknor Apex showcased a new portfolio of products

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

Top: equal tension on all strands Bottom: Typical fault pattern with widely differing tension values per strand. © FMS

06/12/2022 – New era for maintaining constant tension in stranding processes

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

The “FC8” coiler is a single-head fully automatic machine. © Windak

05/12/2022 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

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

200 000 lines per second: Perfect for high-speed process. © Cersa MCI

02/12/2022 – Crucial parameter to consider to enhance product quality

Crucial parameter to consider to enhance product quality

Measurement rate – a crucial parameter

The demand for faster production and smaller sizes, zero defects and material savings are becoming increasingly necessary to remain competitive. The general ... By Jörg Dambock

Organizers have decided to postpone “wire China 2022” to next year in 2023. © Messe Düsseldorf

01/12/2022 – Organizers have decided to postpone to next year

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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Digital Issue 02/2024

WIRE 2/2024 - the main-fair issue “wire 2024”
From 15 to 19 April the industry will be presenting new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE shows the highlights in advance.
According to Messe Düsseldorf, the organisers, 1,464 exhibitors from 62 countries have registered for “wire 2024”. Over 67,400 square metres net have been sold in exhibition halls 9 to 17. Together with the “Tube” fair taking place in parallel, around 2,600 exhibitors will be displaying industry news and trends in an area of over 119,000 square metres. On the subject of the fastener area, the current edition of WIRE includes a special section in English of our German-language magazine “Umformtechnik Massiv+Leichtbau”, under the title “Forming Technology solid forming+lightweight construction”. WIRE magazine will be on show at “wire” with its own stand in hall 9, booth C 03. Come and see us at the end of your day at the fair – we look forward to an exchange of views with exhibitors and trade visitors. Your WIRE team