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Week 11/2023 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

Exemplary: Niehoff’s rod breakdown (RBD) lines

Investing in new machines pays off

Does it really pay off to invest in new wire and cable machines when existing ones, which are written off, are still working perfectly? This question should ... by Konrad Dengler

New “X-ray 6000 Pure“ for single-layer measurement of cables

Quality control in extrusion lines with X-ray technology

For over 20 years, Sikora has been internationally known for its reliable and safe X-ray measuring systems. For single-layer applications, the company ... By Jörg Dambock

Wafios multi-head wire bending machines “BT” and “BMS”

New benchmarks in output, flexibility and precision

With the “BT” and “BMS” series, the long-established company Wafios, based in Reutlingen, Germany, is setting new benchmarks in the production of complex ... By Jörg Dambock

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

19/12/2022 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 50/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Business“. By Daniel Keienburg

Delta Tecnic is a benchmark company in the production of masterbatch for colouring cables and PVC © Delta Tecnic

16/12/2022 – Specially developed for colouring PVC and the improvement of the final finish

Specially developed for colouring PVC and the improvement of the final finish

Latest developments in masterbatch

Delta Tecnic, a benchmark company in the production of masterbatch for colouring cables and PVC, showcased its latest product innovations at the „K 2022“ ... By Jörg Dambock

14/12/2022 – Borealis is investing in global assets to satisfy future demand

Borealis is investing in global assets to satisfy future demand

High-quality wire and cable compounds

As leading innovators and reliable partners to the wire and cable industry, Borealis and Borouge presenting a wide range of innovative and more sustainable ... By Jörg Dambock

13/12/2022 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 49/2022 in retrospect

Here, we present you the top articles from our four categories. This week, the most read one comes from the category „Business“. By Daniel Keienburg

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13/12/2022 – On our own business

On our own business

Christmas wishes from WIRE

Merry Christmas and a good start into a peaceful and successful year 2023 from your WIRE team! Meisenbach Verlag

General Inspection recently added a new high/low thread measuring algorithm to its “Vision Lab”. © General Inspection

13/12/2022 – GI added new algorithm to its’ “Vision Lab”

GI added new algorithm to its’ “Vision Lab”

Non-contact gauging system measures high/low threads

General Inspection, LLC recently added a new high/low thread measuring algorithm to its’ “Vision Lab”. The 3D fastener gauging system, has the most comprehensive ... By Jörg Dambock

12/12/2022 – Making the cable industry greener and communication faster

Making the cable industry greener and communication faster

“Roset” introduces a more sustainable production

Two major infrastructure topics have attracted a lot of attention over recent years: The environment and the need for fast internet. The cable industry ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 01/2023

In the current issue 1/2023, the articles hit the buzzwords of our time: sustainability, energy costs, CO2 footprint, e-mobility or shortage of skilled workers. Scientists from Paderborn produce wire sustainably through recycling. Nexans also uses recycling to improve the eco-balance of power cables. An example from Niehoff shows how new machines help save energy costs, even if the "old" one still does. Several contributions are devoted to the straightening of wire.