Reports

Multi-wire drawing machines from Schlatter are designed for the efficient processing of wires with small to medium diameters and low to medium carbon content. © Schlatter

10/03/2026 – Processes, properties and plant technologies

Processes, properties and plant technologies

Cold-formed steel wires

Cold forming of steel wire is a key process in modern wire and reinforcement steel production. By precisely controlled forming operations, surface quality, ... By Jörg Dambock

After the Retrofit: The fully modernized basket stranding machine, including a new control system. © Kurre Systems

09/03/2026 – Extensive modernisation of an outdated stranding machine

Extensive modernisation of an outdated stranding machine

Grow with your tasks

Some challenges have to be accepted in order to grow from them. With this in mind, a more than 60-year old basket stranding machine was modernised and ... By Jörg Dambock

Traxit Klüber Lubrication is among the world’s leading manufacturers of lubricants for iron and steel wire drawing. © Klüber Lubrication

06/03/2026 – Traxit Wire Lubrication

Traxit Wire Lubrication

Experience, solutions, performance

Since 1881, Traxit Wire Lubrication, a brand of Klüber Lubrication, has stood for innovation and quality in the wire industry. With over 145 years of experience, ... By Jörg Dambock

Installation layout – floor pace demand of a “AKK” machine in comparison with conventional systems. © Eurobend

05/03/2026 – Wire processing / joining / welding

Wire processing / joining / welding

A quantum leap in mesh production

Eurobend introduces the only high output flexible welding machines working from coil eliminating all idle times. By Jörg Dambock

Guide roller “IR 50 D” with individually adjustable, cylindrical guide rollers. © Witels-Albert

04/03/2026 – Wire processing

Wire processing

Guide rollers for wire, multi-wire, cable, and tube

Process materials are manufactured and delivered in various forms. Guiding is one of the final steps in production and one of the first in further processing. By Jörg Dambock

03/03/2026 – Wire manufacture

Wire manufacture

Micro scale – giant innovation

As industries continue their steady drive towards miniaturisation, an unrevealed technology in micro wire production is gaining momentum: „ultra-fine wire ... By Jörg Dambock

Example of a welded mesh produced by Ideal, illustrating the company’s expertise in resistance welding technology and high-quality wire processing solutions. © Ideal-Werk

02/03/2026 – Ideal sparks mesh welding momentum

Ideal sparks mesh welding momentum

Newly developed mesh welding machine

At “wire 2026”, Ideal presents innovative solutions in resistance welding technology. A newly developed grid welding machine marks the company’s entry ... by Lara Reen