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Review of the industry - week 46/2025

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

Rewinding machine for optical fiber processing

High-speed rewinder

Supertek GmbH has developed the high-speed rewinder, a new key technology for industrial optical fiber production. The system is currently considered the world’s fastest rewinding machine for delicate optical fibers, so Supertek. By Jörg Dambock

New standards for high-voltage components for e-mobility

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 in the world's largest and dynamically growing automotive market, China, since 2005 with its global multi-technology ... By Jörg Dambock

Secondary operations on Videx machines

Enhancing efficiency and precision

Videx has taken a significant step forward in the efficiency of fastener production with the introduction of end-turning stations on its production lines. These new stations enhance the versatility of Videx’s straightening and cutting lines, providing an expanded range of ... By Jörg Dambock

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Combilift , once again, has been recognised as one of Ireland’s “Best Managed Companies” by Deloitte. © Combilift

07/11/2025 – 13 years of excellence

13 years of excellence

Combilift re-qualifies for Deloitte “Best Managed Companies” award

Combilift, once again, has been recognised as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, marking their 13th consecutive year receiving this prestigious ... 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 – such ... 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.