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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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04/11/2022 – Fiera Milano City from 30 November to 1 December

Fiera Milano City from 30 November to 1 December

Fastener Fair Italy 2022

In a fortnight, “Fastener Fair Italy 2022” opens its doors for the next edition of its international event dedicated to the fastener and fixing industry. ... By Jörg Dambock

IWCS welcomed attendees to the 71st annual Cable+Connectivity Industry Forum in Providence Rhode Island on October 10–13, 2022. © IWCS

04/11/2022 – 71st Annual “IWCS Cable+Connectivity Industry Forum”

71st Annual “IWCS Cable+Connectivity Industry Forum”

Rebooting the future of industry and communities

IWCS welcomed attendees to the 71st annual “Cable+Connectivity Industry Forum”, the premier event for new technologies in cable and connectivity products, ... By Jörg Dambock

“Simatic PCS neo V4.0”: Completely web-based process control system. © Siemens

03/11/2022 – New version of web-based “Simatic PCS neo” available

New version of web-based “Simatic PCS neo” available

Milestone for the process industry

Digitalization, sustainability, shortage of skilled workers: Companies in the process industry are currently facing major challenges. To prepare their ... By Jörg Dambock

(from left to right) Wafios Executive Board Members Dr.-Ing. Uwe-Peter Weigmann and Martin Holder at the “Hot Bend” for bending of plastic tubes. © Wafios

02/11/2022 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 43/2022 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

Ines E. Sira, new president of “Fluid Conveyance” division of Danfoss Power Solutions. © Danfoss Power Solutions

02/11/2022 – Danfoss Power Solutions names Ines E. Sira

Danfoss Power Solutions names Ines E. Sira

New president of “Fluid Conveyance” division

Danfoss Power Solutions, a global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics as well as electric powertrain systems, has appointed Ines E. Sira as the ... By Jörg Dambock

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

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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