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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

Kurre develops next-generation fibre bundle machine

Fiber bundling system

The production of fiber optic cables comes with its own set of rules and challenges. Especially when manufacturing long lengths with many individual fibers, the process is particularly demanding. To produce high-quality fiber optic cables efficiently and gently, Kurre Systems ... By Jörg Dambock

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gi300withfeedertopview-Copyright-General-Inspection.jpg — “GI 300” with feeder top view. © General Inspection

18/11/2025 – Bolt manufacturing

Bolt manufacturing

Seven high speed inspection machines in Taiwan

General Inspection, LLC is excited to announce that it has successfully installed seven high speed inspection machines in Taiwan. Two Taiwanese bolt manufacturers ... By Jörg Dambock

A close up of 8-millimeter wire rod exiting laying head onto cooling conveyor at Stahl Gerlafingen’s new wire rod mill from Primetals Technologies. © Primetals

17/11/2025 – Final acceptance certificate

Final acceptance certificate

Improved production performance after wire rod mill upgrade

Primetals Technologies recently received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) for an upgrade to AFV Beltrame Stahl Gerlafingen’s wire rod mill in Gerlafingen, ... By Jörg Dambock

“DTAF 900” double twist cabling. © Eurodraw

14/11/2025 – Steel cable stranding equipment

Steel cable stranding equipment

New, highly technological double twist strander

Eurodraw Wire Equipment Srl, designer and manufacturer of stranding equipment, has once again raised the bar with the launch of its latest innovation: ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-45 Copyright Koenig+Bauer Coding — Continuous inkjet printer “alphaJET 5 X”. © Koenig+Bauer Coding

10/11/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 45/2025

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

Premix, LyondellBasell (LYB) and Maillefer have joined forces to deliver a technically advanced and recyclable power cable system. © Maillefer

10/11/2025 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Premix, LyondellBasell and Maillefer launch joint polypropylene-based power cable solution

Premix, LyondellBasell (LYB) and Maillefer have joined forces to deliver a technically advanced and recyclable power cable system, combining high-performance ... By Jörg Dambock

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

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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.