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Review of the industry - week 30/2025

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

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

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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20/04/2025 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

A competent and reliable partner in the cable industry

At “Interwire 2025”, Troester will introduce new and enhanced developments in Continuous Vulcanization Technology as part of its ongoing commitment to ... By Jörg Dambock

The Leibinger “Jet Rapid Wire” in use during cable extrusion at Encore Wire – delivering reliable, fast, and precise marking even at top production speeds. © Leibinger

19/04/2025 – How performance and innovation won the trust of a leading US wire and cable company

How performance and innovation won the trust of a leading US wire and cable company

“Show me what you can do”

Companies around the world are always looking for better ways of doing things: cutting costs, improving quality, and serving customers better. Encore Wire ... By Jörg Dambock

Sikora offers suitable technology for the extrusion of data cables. *This image was created using AI. © Sikora

19/04/2025 – Measuring technology for this new trend

Measuring technology for this new trend

AI boom drives demand for high-quality data cables

With the huge investments in AI data centers such as Stargate in the USA and Deepseek in China and elsewhere, the demand for high-quality data cables is ... By Jörg Dambock

Simco’s automatic feeding system for spring grinding machines. © Simco

18/04/2025 – Surface treatment / grinding

Surface treatment / grinding

The future of feeding systems in spring grinding

Simco’s automated feeding system for spring grinders is equipped with sensors and controls, effectively reducing spring tangling and improving loading ... By Jörg Dambock

The rewinding machine type “SMB 4”. © Niehoff

18/04/2025 – Multiwire drawing and braiding bobbin rewinding

Multiwire drawing and braiding bobbin rewinding

Perfect solutions

Maschinenfabrik Niehoff and its subsidiary Niehoff Endex North America Inc. (NENA) display at the “Interwire 2025” a rewinding line type “ARP 630” pay-off ... By Jörg Dambock

AIM will present the new “AFCe-3Dx” line, an advanced and compact 3D wire-bending machine. © AIM

17/04/2025 – Wire processing / bending

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 ... By Jörg Dambock

IP Automation will officially relocate its headquarters to the new space in May 2025. © IP Automation

17/04/2025 – New building in Illinois

New building in Illinois

IP Automation in USA announces relocation to new Headquarter

IP Automation Inc., innovator in CNC wire bending and automation, announced the acquisition of a new building of over 50,000sq.ft., located at 400 E. Fullerton ... 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