Reports

Nexans have rolled out numerous “Cellmaster” implementations driving significant improvements in their manufacturing processes. © Zumbach

12/03/2025 – Nexans revolutionizes cable manufacturing with “Cellmaster” technology from Zumbach

Nexans revolutionizes cable manufacturing with “Cellmaster” technology from Zumbach

A leap towards unmatched efficiency and quality

Nexans, a global leader in cable manufacturing, faced significant challenges with irregularities in their network cable extrusion process at their state-of-the-art ... By Jörg Dambock

A lubricant for zinc processing must have excellent stability and effectiveness under challenging conditions. © Q8Oils

10/03/2025 – Wire drawing / lubrication

Wire drawing / lubrication

Why zinc’s unique properties require a distinct approach in terms of lubrication

Zinc’s physical and chemical properties differ significantly from other non-ferrous metals such as copper and aluminum. By Jörg Dambock

Due to the enormous increase in cleanliness requirements in industrial production, particulate and filmic cleanliness specifications must increasingly be met when cleaning fasteners. © Ecoclean

06/03/2025 – Surface treatment / cleaning

Surface treatment / cleaning

Economical and sustainable cleaning of fasteners

Screws, nuts, washers, springs, clamps – fasteners are essential for safe and reliable assembly. In the course of increasing demands on technical cleanliness ... By Jörg Dambock

Wuxi Huacheng Cable uses Sikora’s “X-Ray 6000 Pro” for measuring and control during new energy cable production. © Sikora

03/03/2025 – Inline measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter of up to three material layers

Inline measurement of wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter of up to three material layers

Quality control of new energy cable lines

Wuxi Huacheng Cable Co. Ltd., based in Jiangyin City, is a specialist in manufacturing special high temperature resistant cables. The company relies on ... By Jörg Dambock

Several years of research and advanced testing at the museum have led to a unique collaboration with Alleima. © Alleima

06/02/2025 – Collaboration between Alleima and Vasa Museum

Collaboration between Alleima and Vasa Museum

Collaboration provides historic Vasa ship with a steel skeleton

The special steel company Alleima plays a key role as the Vasa Museum faces its biggest challenge since the salvage. With the wood weakened, the ship needs ... By Jörg Dambock

24/01/2025 – Mexico: the second largest economy in Latin America

Mexico: the second largest economy in Latin America

Increasing demand for wire and tubular products

With a population of almost 130 million, Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America after Brazil, and an important production location due ... By Jörg Dambock

The “11SMn30+BX” represents another step towards a low-carbon steel industry. © Swiss Steel Group

15/01/2025 – Precision and sustainability for the future of the steel industry

Precision and sustainability for the future of the steel industry

Swiss Steel Group launches lead-free machinable steel “11SMn30+BX”

Machinable steels, such as the newly launched “11SMn30+BX“, are known for their exceptional suitability for the efficient and precise manufacturing of ... By Jörg Dambock