Content

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

Current contents

More than 40% of the labor cost in cable factories arise in the packaging area. © Windak

25/11/2021 – Automation of the cable packaging process

Automation of the cable packaging process

Automated cable packaging equipment

Windak’s automated cable packaging equipment provides increased productivity through automation, saves on cable packaging costs, optimizes labor utilization, ... By Jörg Dambock

Lämneå Bruk has done major investments in their electrical department. © Lämnea Bruk

24/11/2021

100% customized control systems made in Sweden

Sweden-based Lämneå Bruk AB is well known for high-quality, innovative, and enduring wire machinery equipment from complete lines to single, small machines. ... By Jörg Dambock

Teams from the two companies had the chance to incorporate the use of augmented reality (AR) during the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). © ABB

23/11/2021 – ABB enables modernization of steel rolling mill in Spain

ABB enables modernization of steel rolling mill in Spain

ABB deploys augmented reality for remote testing

ABB has been appointed to provide digital-ready solutions that will help to improve efficiency, increase reliability and boost quality at Global Steel ... By Jörg Dambock

The Precision Cut MJC series was developed for straightening and cutting straight and right-angled sections of wire and pipe without burrs and in large quantities. © Jouhsen-Bündgens

22/11/2021 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 46/2021 in retrospect

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

Padanaplast manufactures a range of “Cogegum GFR” T4 (150°C) and T3 (125°C) grades and “Polidiemme G” elastomer grades specifically developed for automotive wires and cables.. © Padanaplast/AdobeStock

22/11/2021 – High-performance wires and cables for electric vehicles

High-performance wires and cables for electric vehicles

Padanaplast offers new advanced HFFR compounds

Padanaplast specializes in crosslinkable polyolefin halogen free flame retardant (XLPO-HFFR) compounds for wires and cables and offers a range of products ... By Jörg Dambock

Condat integrates the objectives of sustainable development goals at each stage of the life cycle of its products. © Condat

19/11/2021 – “Eco Vadis”: Corporate Social Responsibility platform

“Eco Vadis”: Corporate Social Responsibility platform

Condat receives the “Platinum Medal Eco Vadis”

Condat, an international specialist in industrial lubricants for more than 165 years, has been awarded “Platinum” on the Eco Vadis Corporate Social Responsibility ... By Jörg Dambock

Setic and Pourtier launched their new website at www.setic-pourtier.com. © Setic/Pourtier

18/11/2021 – Designer and manufacturer of cable rotating machines

Designer and manufacturer of cable rotating machines

Setic and Pourtier launch new website

Setic and Pourtier, well-known designer and manufacturer of cable rotating machines, are thrilled to announce the launch of their new website at www.setic-pourtier.com. ... By Jörg Dambock

Topics

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