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Top 5 of the Week – 10/2026

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

High performance electrical conductivity solution

Silver plated copper wire

Silver is the metal with the highest thermal and electrical conductivity. Therefore it is widely preferred as an ideal coating material for applications requiring high temperature and abrasion resistance, operating under harsh environmental conditions and used in critical ... By Jörg Dambock

Joining / welding

Pressure Welding Machines unveils new brand Identity at “wire 2026”

Pressure Welding Machines (PWM), a globally recognised specialist in cold pressure wire welding, will unveil a refreshed brand identity at WIRE Düsseldorf in April. The rebrand marks a significant milestone for the company, which is celebrating 42 years of engineering excellence ... By Jörg Dambock

The global meeting place for the international wire and cable industries

Once again in Düsseldorf

On 13 April 2026, the world's leading trade fairs for the international wire, cable, tube and pipe industries, wire and Tube, will open their doors in Düsseldorf. Until 17 April, Düsseldorf Fairgrounds will become the world's leading hotspot for these industries. By Jörg Dambock

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A thread roller for hardened fasteners with a computerised-match (can be see in operation at wire 2026). © Videx

04/03/2026 – Cold forming / fasteners

Cold forming / fasteners

Thread roller for hardened fasteners with computerized-match

There is an increasing demand in the market for thread rolling of pre-hardened fasteners and at the same time there is a severe shortage of qualified operators, ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-9 Copyright Messe Düsseldorf — “Düsseldorf offers the necessary infrastructure and international reach to showcase technological developments and industrial trends,” says Daniel Ryfisch, Director Metal Forming+Fabrication Technologies at Messe Düsseldorf. © Messe Düsseldorf

03/03/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 9/2026

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

03/03/2026 – Wire manufacture

Wire manufacture

Micro scale – giant innovation

As industries continue their steady drive towards miniaturisation, an unrevealed technology in micro wire production is gaining momentum: „ultra-fine wire ... By Jörg Dambock

Example of a welded mesh produced by Ideal, illustrating the company’s expertise in resistance welding technology and high-quality wire processing solutions. © Ideal-Werk

02/03/2026 – Ideal sparks mesh welding momentum

Ideal sparks mesh welding momentum

Newly developed mesh welding machine

At “wire 2026”, Ideal presents innovative solutions in resistance welding technology. A newly developed grid welding machine marks the company’s entry ... by Lara Reen

“wire Düsseldorf 2026” will provide an important platform for IWMA members to connect, showcase expertise and engage with the global wire and cable industry. © IWMA

24/02/2026 – IWMA prepares for “wire Düsseldorf 2026”

IWMA prepares for “wire Düsseldorf 2026”

Industry countdown enters final phase

As preparations for “wire Düsseldorf 2026” move into their final phase, the global wire and cable industry is turning its attention to one of its most ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-8 Copyright Rosendahl Nextrom — Rosendahl Nextrom and Windak signing the contract. From left to right: Dan Shelander (former owner and Managing Director Windak Inc.), Siegfried Altmann (CEO, Rosendahl Nextrom), Johann Jäkel (Business Unit Director, Rosendahl Nextrom), Staffan Edström (former owner and CEO Windak), Georg Knill (owner Rosendahl Nextrom), Jan Naslund (former owner and Senior Engineer, Windak). © Rosendahl Nextrom

23/02/2026 – Most‑Read Insights

Most‑Read Insights

Top 5 of the Week – 8/2026

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

23/02/2026 – WIRE 1/2026 February available now

WIRE 1/2026 February available now

Pre-trade fair issue for “wire 2026“

WIRE 1/2026 is published – in this pre-trade fair issue, WIRE begins with a report on the exhibits that trade visitors can expect in Düsseldorf. From 13 ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 01/2026

WIRE 1/2026 is published – in this pre-trade fair issue, WIRE begins with a report on the exhibits that trade visitors can expect in Düsseldorf. From 13 to 17 April, the industry will be presenting at “wire 2026”new machines, technologies and trends expected for the coming years. WIRE shows the highlights in advance. Further articles of this issue reports about drawing, straightening, cutting, and testing of wire as well as on heat and surface treatment, furthermore from joining and stranding to the finished wire product.