Reports

17/03/2026 – Joint-assisted cutting for high-strength heavy springs

Joint-assisted cutting for high-strength heavy springs

Mechanical leverage over motor power

The “YT-140” design prioritises effective force transmission over raw power delivery. By leveraging mechanical geometry rather than electrical capacity, ... By Jörg Dambock

The focus of the trade fair presentation is on the IM-ECO – a compact, highly flexible welding system for mesh up to 3,400 mm wide and wire diameters from 3.0 mm to 8.0 mm. © EVG

16/03/2026 – Mesh production

Mesh production

Automation, flexibility and genuine solutions for mesh production

At “wire 2026” in Düsseldorf, EVG will be focusing consistently on two topics that are decisive for competitiveness in modern mesh production: automation ... By Jörg Dambock

Real-time measuring values are displayed on the “Ecocontrol 6000”. © Sikora

13/03/2026 – Cable production lines

Cable production lines

Inline measuring technology

Continuous inline measurement is a crucial factor in the quality control of today’s cable production lines. “Since abnormalities are difficult to detect ... By Jörg Dambock

Multi-FMU-32-abgedeckt-Premiere-auf-der-wire-2026-Copyright-Wafios.jpg — The CNC transfer spring machine “Multi-FMU 32” celebrates its international premiere at the “wire 2026” in Düsseldorf. © Wafios

12/03/2026 – A revolutionary machine concept for the production of extension springs

A revolutionary machine concept for the production of extension springs

International world premiere of the “Multi-FMU 32“

After the machine debuted at the “Wafios Innovation Days” in May 2025, the “Multi-FMU 32” will also be exhibited for the first time at the wire show in ... By Jörg Dambock

By opening the transfer fingers over the punch diameter, the ‘Fly-Over-Punch’ concept allows the sideways movement to start immediately while the punch is still in its most forward position. © Nedschroef

11/03/2026 – Nedschroef Machinery innovations at WIRE 2026

Nedschroef Machinery innovations at WIRE 2026

Cold forming machines for the production of fasteners

At “wire 2026” in Düsseldorf, Nedschroef Machinery presents a selection of innovations in cold forming that directly addresses the challenges cold forming ... By Jörg Dambock

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