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Delta Tecnic takes its Masterbatch to another level

Color homogeneity of cables with half the dosing rate

In the cable industry, the rule usually dictates that the dosage of masterbatch in plastic insulation is kept at around 2%. However, Delta Tecnic has managed to reduce this amount by half without compromising quality, enabling manufacturers to cut costs by up to 30% and ... By Jörg Dambock

Increase in production capacities for billets and blooms

Izmir Demir Çelik Sanayi uses “Concast” continuous caster

Izmir Demir Çelik Sanayi A.S (IDC), a manufacturer of reinforcing steel and profiles, has expanded its steelworks with a SMS “Concast” seven-strand continuous caster at its plant in Aliasa, Izmir, Türkiye. By Jörg Dambock

Metso introduces enhanced copper electrorefining technology

Production of high-purity copper cathodes

Metso is introducing enhancements in copper electrorefining technology for the sustainable and cost-effective production of LME grade A copper cathodes. By Jörg Dambock

Final acceptance certificate

Primetals elevates Outokumpu’s meltshop and caster performance

Primetals Technologies has received the final acceptance certificate (FAC) from Outokumpu Stainless USA for the successful upgrade of process optimization systems at its Calvert, Alabama facility. By Jörg Dambock

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The conference will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), ERP, MES, IIoT, and smart manufacturing solutions. © Innovites

09/05/2025 – Connecting wire and cable leaders with the future of technology

Connecting wire and cable leaders with the future of technology

“REWIREcable” conference 2025

“REWIREcable” conference 2025 is set to take place on June 3-4, at the Corendon Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Netherlands, bringing ... By Jörg Dambock

Riccardo Rosa, president of Ucimu-Sistemi per Produrre, said: “The year 2025 has opened with an increase in order intake.” © Ucimu

09/05/2025 – Ucimu: foreign orders -18.2% and domestic orders +71.5%

Ucimu: foreign orders -18.2% and domestic orders +71.5%

In the first quarter of 2025 machine tool orders went up 8.5%

In the first quarter of 2025, the index of machine tool orders, processed by the Studies Dept.+Business Culture Centre of Ucimu-Sistemi per Produrre, highlighted ... By Jörg Dambock

The “Minimac II”, popular with wire manufacturers for its ability to detect short surface and some subsurface defects in wire, rod, and tube at speeds up to 4,000f.p.m. © Magnetic Analysis

09/05/2025 – Nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment and systems

Nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment and systems

Innovative inspection solutions

Magnetic Analysis Corp. (MAC), a longtime provider for nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment and systems, will be exhibiting its inspection solutions. By Jörg Dambock

The “BM 36 HS” high-speed wire bending machine (wire diameter 1.5mm to 6mm). © Wafios

09/05/2025 – Wire bending, spring coiling, and tube forming

Wire bending, spring coiling, and tube forming

Discover cutting-edge forming solutions

A global leader in precision CNC machinery, Wafios offers innovative technologies for wire bending, spring coiling, and tube forming. By Jörg Dambock

08/05/2025 – Special section “World of Cables” in hall 13

Special section “World of Cables” in hall 13

Cables rock „wire 2026“

From 13 to 17 April 2026, “wire” in Düsseldorf/Germany will once again be the international hot spot for industrial news and technological trends in wire ... By Jörg Dambock

Laser Linc will showcase its “Ultra Gauge+”, an ultrasonic solution for wire and cable products. © Laser Linc

08/05/2025 – For inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness

For inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness

Ultrasonic measurement solutions

Laser Linc is set to exhibit its ultrasonic measurement solutions for inner diameter (ID), outer diameter (OD), and wall thickness at this year's “Interwire” ... By Jörg Dambock

08/05/2025 – Cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines

Cable marking machines and optical fiber processing lines

Cutting-edge technology meets specialized machinery

Medek+Schoerner are pleased to announce that they will be attending “Interwire 2025” together with their valued and highly proficient business partner ... By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 02/2025

From 13 to 15 May, the “Interwire” trade fair, organized by the Wire Association International (WAI) took place at the “Georgia World Congress Center” (GWCC) in Atlanta/USA. In the latest WIRE issue, we have compiled a compact summary of information on exhibitors. Over 350 companies presented their products and services, including many European businesses. Introduced in 1981, “Interwire” is the largest and longest-running wire and cable marketplace in the Americas. 82 speakers and 43 conference presentations were on the programme as well as a special conference programme for the “4th Global Continuous Casting Forum” (GCCF). We wish you an enjoyable read of our second WIRE issue of the year! Your WIRE team