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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

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VNT Nano for smooth production, correct geometry and high brightness on the conductor. © Ajex+Turner

10/09/2021 – Wire drawing dies

Wire drawing dies

VNT Nano dies for drawing welding wire

Ajex+Turner has developed “VNT Nano” dies which is a third generation development to save electricity, manpower, metal and produce high quality bright ... By Jörg Dambock

Wafios “ZO 26” spring coiling device and spring transport. © Wafios

08/09/2021 – Wafios “ZO” series

Wafios “ZO” series

The legend lives on

The “ZO 26” is the advanced version of the gobally successful Wafios “ZO” machines for the series production of extension springs with different loop shapes ... By Jörg Dambock

The EP500’s built-in interlock mechanism ensures that the machine only functions when the guard is closed correctly, enhancing operator safety. © PWM

07/09/2021 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 35/2021 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

07/09/2021 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 36/2021 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

ESTEP represents an important framework to actively contribute to the green transition of the European steel industry. © ESTEP

31/08/2021 – On our own behalf - Wire

On our own behalf - Wire

Week 34/2021 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

30/08/2021 – Twelve “EP500” rod welder

Twelve “EP500” rod welder

PWM wins major order from Southwire

British company Pressure Welding Machines Ltd (PWM) has secured an order to provide Southwire Company, LLC, headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia/USA, with ... By Jörg Dambock

The combined machine is equipped with a roller straightener for profiles and a rotary straightener for round wires. © Ravni

26/08/2021 – New range fully servo controlled

New range fully servo controlled

Wire straightening and cutting machines

Ravni Technologies has launched a new range of wire straightening and cutting machines fully servo controlled. Brushless servomotors are used on all movements: ... By Jörg Dambock

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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