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Happy Easter Wishes from the WIRE Team!

We wish you and your loved ones happy Easter Holidays, sunny spring days and many wonderful moments to recharge your batteries! By Jörg Dambock

Wire processing / bending

AIM will present the new “AFCe-3Dx” line

AIM will present the new “AFCe-3Dx” line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine designed to set new standards in wire-forming technology at an exceptional price point and an updated “AFES-3Dxt” line with five servo-axis, turret tool-changer machine with an ultra-fast ... By Jörg Dambock

High-temperature foam lines for “Twinax” cables

Helping supercomputers to think even faster

Data transmission rates reaching terabytes per second, an extremely low latency and high temperature-resistance are the key reasons for “Twinax“ cables used in AI datacenters where they connect thousands of GPUs over short distances. By Jörg Dambock

Messe Düsseldorf trade fairs in Riyadh from 5 to 7 May 2025

“Metalflow Alliance“ goes Saudi Arabia

Under the global umbrella brand “Metalflow Alliance” the seven Düsseldorf trade fairs “wire”, “Tube”, “Valve World Expo” and “GMTN” will be presenting news and trends in their respective industries as part of the two Saudi trade fairs “Metal & Steel KSA 2025” and “Saudi ... By Jörg Dambock

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The “BQ 10” transfer bending machine. © Wafios

07/04/2025 – Discover the latest innovations and developments for the future

Discover the latest innovations and developments for the future

The Wafios Innovation Days

The latest innovations, an exciting exchange with experts and a broad supporting program: the Wafios “Innovation Days” at the company headquarters in Reutlingen ... By Jörg Dambock

The new facility is housed in a modern commercial building with an attached warehouse in Santiago de Querétaro, commonly known as Querétaro. © Niehoff

07/04/2025 – Two technology leaders strengthen their presence in Mexico

Two technology leaders strengthen their presence in Mexico

Niehoff and Rosendahl cooperate in Mexico

Maschinenfabrik Niehoff and Rosendahl Nextrom, two leading manufacturers of machinery for the international wire & cable industry, have started to run ... By Jörg Dambock

Lämneå Bruk pushes against gender stereotypes by creating an equal work environment. © Lämnea Bruk

04/04/2025 – Breaking the glass ceiling

Breaking the glass ceiling

Women in the wire industry

Traditionally, the wire drawing industry has been a “men’s world,” rooted in engineering-heavy manufacturing and a culture defined by masculine dominance. ... Ann Kathrin Hassenburs

02/04/2025 – “MELC” straightening machines

“MELC” straightening machines

Rotor straightening system with hyperbolic rollers

Eurobend, inventor of the ‘rotor’ straightening principle which offers unique straightening quality with unmatched cutting lengths accuracies, is the only ... By Jörg Dambock

The “BM 43 HS” high speed wire bending machine will be on show at “wire Eurasia”. © Wafios

31/03/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 13/2025

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

At high speed into production: The “BM 43 HS” increases the output achieved by up to 40%. © Wafios

31/03/2025 – New developments among Wafios wire bending machines

New developments among Wafios wire bending machines

Simple setup for rapid wire bending processes

Wafios celebrates diversity – among people and machines. Its wire bending machines offer flexible bending solutions for round or profiled wire as well ... By Jörg Dambock

Grob-Werke is primarily active in the fields of universal machines, assembly systems, machining technology and electromobility. © Keba

28/03/2025 – HMI for safe machine operation in the automotive industry

HMI for safe machine operation in the automotive industry

Efficiency meets flexibility

Grob is a machine builder with core expertise in the automotive industry. In this success story, you can read how Grob, together with Keba, has succeeded ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 01/2025

This March-issue of WIRE is marked by a multitude of new product introductions. AIM from the USA is introducing its new ‘AFCe-3Dx’ line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine. Wire bending machines from Wafios such as the ‘BM 43 HS’ offer flexible bending solutions. The ‘BM 12’ bolt-making machine is the most powerful of all machines ever built by Amba. Carlo Salvi recently introduced the ‘CS 663 LF’, a upgrade to its ‘CS 663’ model. An automated feeding system from Simco effectively reducing spring tangling and improving loading accuracy. Pyromaitre’s new ‘P106-Basic’ oven is designed for small springs. For the production of ‘Twinax’ cables, Rosendahl Nextrom has just the right extrusions available. Kurre is enhancing its portal payoff with a new ‘Remaining length’ operation mode. Zumbach helped cable manufacturer Nexans with appropriate solutions. Videx now offers operator-free lines to produce hi-tensile U-bolts from coils and bars. We wish you an enjoyable read! Your WIRE team