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Happy Easter Wishes from the WIRE Team!

We wish you and your loved ones happy Easter Holidays, sunny spring days and many wonderful moments to recharge your batteries! By Jörg Dambock

Wire processing / bending

AIM will present the new “AFCe-3Dx” line

AIM will present the new “AFCe-3Dx” line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine designed to set new standards in wire-forming technology at an exceptional price point and an updated “AFES-3Dxt” line with five servo-axis, turret tool-changer machine with an ultra-fast ... By Jörg Dambock

High-temperature foam lines for “Twinax” cables

Helping supercomputers to think even faster

Data transmission rates reaching terabytes per second, an extremely low latency and high temperature-resistance are the key reasons for “Twinax“ cables used in AI datacenters where they connect thousands of GPUs over short distances. By Jörg Dambock

Messe Düsseldorf trade fairs in Riyadh from 5 to 7 May 2025

“Metalflow Alliance“ goes Saudi Arabia

Under the global umbrella brand “Metalflow Alliance” the seven Düsseldorf trade fairs “wire”, “Tube”, “Valve World Expo” and “GMTN” will be presenting news and trends in their respective industries as part of the two Saudi trade fairs “Metal & Steel KSA 2025” and “Saudi ... By Jörg Dambock

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Jonas Hagstedt, president of Lämnea Bruk, will represent the company at “wire Eurasia”. © Lämnea Bruk

17/03/2025 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Lämneå Bruk debuts at “wire Eurasia”

Lämneå Bruk, a trusted name in the wire industry with over 200 years of expertise, is excited to be exhibiting at wire Eurasia in Istanbul for the first ... By Jörg Dambock

Portal payoff with „Remaining length“ operation mode. © Kurre Systems

14/03/2025 – Safety concept for manual product guidance

Safety concept for manual product guidance

Portal payoff with remaining length operation mode

Kurre Systems, a German company renowned for its custom solutions in mechanical engineering for the cable and wire industry, is enhancing its portal payoff ... By Jörg Dambock

Fuhr is well known for its wide range of production equipment and knowledge of shaped wire products. © Fuhr

13/03/2025 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Latest developments in wire rolling

Fuhr GmbH+Co. KG will inform visitors about the latest developments in wire rolling and how to increase productivity, accuracy and efficiency by implementing ... By Jörg Dambock

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

Stephan Bühler, owner of JMH: “In the future, we will be able to offer even more efficient solutions in the field of process engineering and plant construction.” © Buss

11/03/2025 – Acquisition

Acquisition

Jakob Müller Holding AG acquires Buss AG

The industrial company Jakob Müller Holding AG (JMH) is expanding its technology portfolio and acquiring Buss AG. This step strengthens JMH's “Process ... By Jörg Dambock

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

10/03/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 10/2025

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

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

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Digital Issue 01/2025

This March-issue of WIRE is marked by a multitude of new product introductions. AIM from the USA is introducing its new ‘AFCe-3Dx’ line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine. Wire bending machines from Wafios such as the ‘BM 43 HS’ offer flexible bending solutions. The ‘BM 12’ bolt-making machine is the most powerful of all machines ever built by Amba. Carlo Salvi recently introduced the ‘CS 663 LF’, a upgrade to its ‘CS 663’ model. An automated feeding system from Simco effectively reducing spring tangling and improving loading accuracy. Pyromaitre’s new ‘P106-Basic’ oven is designed for small springs. For the production of ‘Twinax’ cables, Rosendahl Nextrom has just the right extrusions available. Kurre is enhancing its portal payoff with a new ‘Remaining length’ operation mode. Zumbach helped cable manufacturer Nexans with appropriate solutions. Videx now offers operator-free lines to produce hi-tensile U-bolts from coils and bars. We wish you an enjoyable read! Your WIRE team