Reports

The turnkey upgrade for the Storfinnforsen 400/130kV electrical substation has now been fully commissioned. © Linxon

17/03/2021 – Linxon has successfully put into operation

Linxon has successfully put into operation

400kV Storfinnforsen substation in Sweden

The turnkey upgrade for the Storfinnforsen 400/130kV electrical substation has now been fully commissioned. This extension of the existing substation ... By Jörg Dambock

Wire weaving machine type “BD600” for medium heavy fabrics. © Schlatter

12/03/2021 – Wire processing / weaving

Wire processing / weaving

Weaving machines for high-quality mesh and fabrics

The “Jäger” metal wire weaving machines of Schlatter are designed for highly efficient production of the highest-quality fabrics. The machines are characterised ... By Jörg Dambock

By coupling innovative AI technology with performant surface laser sensing, Maillefer brings enhanced quality control into the production environment. © Maillefer

11/03/2021 – 3D view of the cable's surface

3D view of the cable's surface

AI enhances detection of surface anomalies

Maillefer Extrusion Oy is very excited to be at the cutting edge of smart manufacturing technologies, especially when they take the shape of working solutions. ... By Jörg Dambock

Kinemax in operation (interaction with Uhing Moveable Endstops). © Uhing

09/03/2021 – Suited for winding thin wires

Suited for winding thin wires

Little brother in great shape

The biggest drive for 80mm shafts features a maximum thrust force of 3,600N. But often strength alone is not what constitutes true strength. By Jörg Dambock

08/03/2021 – Efficient, precise and easy to use

Efficient, precise and easy to use

Multiwire drawing line

Based on Niehoff's close cooperation with wire and cable manufacturers as development partners, the company has continuously refined and enhanced MMH ... By Jörg Dambock

Pioneer “SmartBox” is suitable for different brands of different processes in wire and cable factory. © Pioneer Machinery

05/03/2021 – “Smart Factory Platform” for wire and cable

“Smart Factory Platform” for wire and cable

Pioneer now providing “Smart Factory” solutions

Pioneer Machinery, based in Taiwan with more than 48 years of experience of designing and manufacturing wire and cable machinery, specializing in Power ... By Jörg Dambock

The X2000NC with finger bending stations and linear transfer. © Schmale Maschinenbau

04/03/2021 – Combination of finger benders, rotary positioning grippers and a servo transfer

Combination of finger benders, rotary positioning grippers and a servo transfer

Faster wire processing

Schmale Maschinenbau GmbH presented its first, purely servo-electric wire bending machine of the type “X2000NC” back in 2012. The current generation of ... By Jörg Dambock