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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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Dirk Schulte, the new Chief Human Resources Officer and Labor Director of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG. © Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe

14/01/2025 – Management change

Management change

Dirk Schulte becomes new Chief Human Resources Officer at Thyssenkrupp Steel

In an extraordinary meeting, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG appointed Dirk Schulte (59) as the new Chief Human Resources Officer ... By Jörg Dambock

From launching the solution in May 2022 to December 2024, the total emission reduction of “Circle Green” used is 50,400t. © Outokumpu

13/01/2025 – Several companies in Europe and Asia have reduced more than 50,000t of carbon emissions

Several companies in Europe and Asia have reduced more than 50,000t of carbon emissions

Outokumpu to extend the offering of “Circle Green” early 2025

Outokumpu launched its spearhead solution, Outokumpu “Circle Green”, to the market two years ago. Today, more than 30 leading companies from various industry ... By Jörg Dambock

10/01/2025 – Tramev continues to grow and innovate

Tramev continues to grow and innovate

New shear for the removal of welding burrs

Despite a challenging 2024 for the European industry, Tramev continues to grow and innovate. By Jörg Dambock

Tim Walwyn (Country CEO Innomotics South Africa) and Yolanda Muller (Country CFO Innomotics South Africa) officially open the new assembly centre. © Innomotics

09/01/2025 – Brand-new assembly centre in the Johannesburg suburb of Midrand

Brand-new assembly centre in the Johannesburg suburb of Midrand

Innomotics’ local presence in the Southern African region

Innomotics, a globally leading provider of electric motors and large drive systems, celebrated the launch of its brand-new assembly centre in Midrand ... By Jörg Dambock

Danfoss announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. © Danfoss Power Solutions

08/01/2025 – New president of Danfoss Power Solutions

New president of Danfoss Power Solutions

Daniel Winter to succeed Eric Alström

Danfoss announced that Daniel Winter has been named president of Danfoss Power Solutions. He succeeds Eric Alström who, after 12 years with Danfoss, has ... By Jörg Dambock

Meist-gelesen-Wire-KW-1 — The new “FPO/FTU 120” offers higher winding capacity for EHV power cable manufacturing lines. © Maillefer

07/01/2025 – On our own account - WIRE

On our own account - WIRE

Review of the industry - week 1/2025

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 Editorial staff

Eric Bieberich to lead The Wire Association International in 2025. © WAI

07/01/2025 – 72nd president of the association for a one-year term

72nd president of the association for a one-year term

Eric Bieberich to lead The Wire Association International in 2025

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc. announces the appointment of Eric P. Bieberich as their 72nd president of the association for a one-year ... 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