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Articles from this edition:
Queins & Co. GmbH, a Germany based company, is successful in business as manufacturer of first-class machinery. Interested customers can see at the Queins stand a newly manufactured taping line,...
Webster & Horsfall, has replaced a gas furnace with an electrically heated furnace from Meltech Engineering, to cut energy costs and reduce the company's carbon footprint. The Meltech...
Davis-Standard, LLC will host a workshop on “The Basics of Plastics Extrusion” on April 1 and 2, 2008 at its headquarters in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. The two-day class will cover the...
The DeNoiser software greatly reduces or eliminates the need to spray surface treatments, powders, paints, or finishes on parts with reflective surfaces because the noisy data is automatically...
At wire 2008 in Düsseldorf Engineering Future Automazione Flessibile (EFAF) will present two different types of automatic coiling lines:- automatic coiling machine Mautomatic 260, sold to...
The hot coating technique was once developed by the academy of science in the former German Democratic Republic and was originally designed for a substitute of the phosphating.
Indeed, only recently, Rautomead Limited has supplied several of its silver strip casting machines to leading precious metals producers in the United States and China – and is receiving considerable interest in its casting technologies from various international companies that have expanded into the Asian and Chinese marketplaces, yet require well-proven British technology.
During wire 2008 Aumann, Espelkamp/Germany, will present its machine program for the wire enamelling industry, namely the complete range of horizontal wire enamelling machines for wire diameters from...
Pawtucket/USA (Teknor Apex), – In the first initiative of its kind in the wire and cable industry, Teknor Apex Company has advised customers that it will supply only non-lead stabilized (NLS)...
In order to further increase the customer benefit, the time has come to fundamentally change the basic concept of such machines, which has remained almost unaltered for decades. The application of modern servo and direct drive technology, as well as new materials, functional coatings, design- and processing methods have resulted in completely new solutions with great advantages for the user.
Simufact Engineering GmbH, formerly Femutec Engineering GmbH, one of the leading providers of software and services in the area of bulk metal forming and specialized in cold forming processes, will...
A new brochure from Teknor Apex Company explains how designers, processors, and OEMs benefit from this custom compounder’s diverse thermoplastic technologies and its international supply...
The industry and indeed our everyday lives would be hard to imagine without wire and wire products. The volume of business for the wire and cable industry worldwide in 2005 stood at approx. US$ 20...
If thread rolling machines are not monitored during the set-up and production phase, time-consuming setting processes and unnecessary machine loads can quickly result. Together with the machine manufacturer E. W. Menn, Brankamp has now developed an innovative procedure for monitoring thread rolling machines. The process-monitoring system even allows untrained operators to configure the machine perfectly.
The Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed two new PC communication boards. The CP 1623 is used to connect a PC to Industrial Ethernet and the CP 5621 is used to connect a PC to Profibus....
The Videx VCM-D dual-side 2-station chamfer machines will chamfer and turn straight bars as they come out of the draw bench; uneven in length. The machines can either be self-standing hand feed, or...
Continuous casting technology specialists, Rautomead Limited have recently commissioned a new RS Upwards vertical casting machine for production of 30mm diameter copper-magnesium rod at Lamifil,...
Eder Engineeering presents its technological innovation, semi automatic high power ultrasonic machine, developed to process PCD die-tools with bore-diameters between 0.10 – 8.0mm diameter, at...
KSM, the premier off line measuring and data acquisition system from ACM AB/Sweden produces accurate measuring data allowing for efficient and profitable analysing of over dimensional cost and...
Düsseldorf/Germany (Messe Düsseldorf) – There are only two weeks to go to the opening of the International Tube & Pipe Trade Fair in Düsseldorf. And for the first time in the successful...
Michael Newhall has been promoted to Vice President – Manufacturing. He completed his Bachelors Degree at Plattsburgh State University, New York, and has a Masters Degree in Systems Management...
Skako Comessa feeding system for automatic, continuous and weight guaranteed feeding of surface treatment lines with all kind of bulk solids. Skako Comessa was developed in cooperation with customers...
At wire 2008, Bilwinco will display a number of multihead weighers from the BW series and additional equipment for the weighing and packaging of all types of hardware products – nails, screws,...
On wire 2008, Condat will display its extensive range of lubricants covering all the industrial needs in the field of rod wire, cold rolling, wire drawing, drawing of bars and tubes as well as cold...
Clean, green and economical to operate, these portable air/hydraulic models are equipped with ergonomically designed trolleys with sloping platforms to give the operator a clear view of the weld...
Hemer/Germany (E. Koch) – Hemer-based Ernst Koch GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of wire drawing machines, and WTHK GmbH, similarly located in Hemer and...
wire visitors will be able to discover Maillefer innovations from all angles. Extrusion solutions for energy, telecom, fiber optics applications will be on display, as well as tube and pipe...
Corus, Europe’s second largest steel producer, presented its plans at a press briefing, to use recent investments to build a leading European position for premium wire rod products.
The touchscreen operated Eddychek 5 tester offers fast and accurate detection of defects in welded tube, seamless tube, wire, bar and non-round profiles in all kinds of ferrous and non-ferrous...
Founded 1892 Troester GmbH & Co. KG is one of the leading suppliers of complete extrusion lines and machines for the cable industry and worldwide a synonym for technological advancement, quality...
BMS offers almost 600 overhauled second-hand machines for the wire and strip working, ready for inspection in Lyon. The French company modifies pre-owned equipment to customer's needs at...
Raytek introduces the new MP150 high speed infrared linescanner. This new product provides the fastest and most complete noncontact temperature measurement solution on the market today, specifically...
Duisburg/Germany, Tokyo/JP (ThyssenKrupp) –: ThyssenKrupp Steel and Japan’s second-biggest steel producer JFE Steel Corporation have jointly developed a new multiphase steel for...
Sikora, experienced manufacturer and worldwide vendor of excellent measuring, controlling and testing equipment for the wire, cable and plastics industry, is presenting a wide variety of successful...
Pan Chemicals is an Italian producer of special drawing lubricants and coatings for ferrous-non ferrous and stainless steel wire and equipment for the wire industry.The production program includes:-...
Handheld tension meter series DN1-V1 – e.g. new version of mechanical tension meter series DN1 with tension range up to 50daN with special guide rollers for cables and wires with bigger...
WIRE: In autumn 2007 Messe Düsseldorf already reported a clear rise in the floor area booked by numerous European companies. At the same time, it predicted that it would attract around 1100...
Ecublens/CH (Maillefer) – On December 21, 2007, Maillefer SA management proceeded with their second buy-out of the company with backing from the Alpha Group. Prior to the deal, Maillefer...
M + E specialize in the design and manufacturing of pay-offs and take-ups for steel and stainless steel wires in coils or on spools for annealing, patenting, galvanizing, oil tempering and other...
Among the main cable rotating machines companies across the world, Gauder Group is in the top ranking with its Pourtier High Voltage cable machines and Setic LAN cable equipment.This will be...
Heerenveen/NL (Dutch Aluminium Centre) – Companies with an innovative product that incorporates aluminium can win an important prize by taking part in this year’s European Aluminium...
Skanderborg/Sweden (Enkotec) – Bent Just Petersen has been appointed Managing Director of Enkotec A/S from November the 1st, 2007. The appointment of Mr Petersen, who comes from a position as...
At wire 2008 AESA presents for the first time after the fusion with M.E.A. in June 2007 the common product range, which now contains the measuring and testing systems together with the software...
Danish-based Enkotec A/S officially releases its latest technological innovation, the thread rolling machine type TA01, at wire 2008 exhibition in Düsseldorf. The TA01 has been designed for making...
Candor supplies both single and multi strand systems for ferrous and non-ferrous materials and all plants are tailor made after customer request. Candor is known as a partner with major players on...
Nürnberg/Germany, Shanghai/PR China (Leoni) – Leoni received the “Excellent Supplier of the Year Award” of SAIC Motor Corporation (SAIC Motor) for its outstanding performance as an...
Wafios has a total of three booths where customers and trade visitors can view their broad range of machines and equipment for the processing of wire and tube material. As always, the main booth is...
Borealis and Borouge, value creating plastics solutions for the wire and cable industry, will present its active commitment to investing in and providing technically advanced, high quality,...
Stuttgart,Germany/Shanghai, PR China – After its successful premier last year in Shanghai, the China SMT Forum has now been scheduled for November 4-6, 2008 and will take place in the Shanghai...
The „Novel wire drawing machine with integrated draw-peeling unit“ is a novelty in the world successfully combining the innovative method of draw-peeling with conventional wire drawing. The plant has a modular construction according to the technological demands of customers and a high rate of automation.
The drawing cones, rings and capstans of Hofmann Ceramic ensure that not even the smallest part impairs production. After all, the saying “the chain is only as strong as its weakest link”...
At wire 2008 in Düsseldorf Weighpack will show a complete new method of furnace feeding and collecting for high tensile fasteners. Weighpack developed a double furnace feeding system for a capacity...
The exhibit from DuPont will centre on its range of industrial polymers for improved performance in wire and cable compounds; the insulating capabilities of its fluoropolymer resins under the...
The issues of fraud, falsification and plagiarism in science were the topics of discussion at the first World Conference on Science Integrity. About 300 concerned scientists, scientific managers, policy makers and science press from 52 countries gathered in Lisbon in September to analyse and share their growing concerns over misconducts in science.
AIM, Inc will demonstrate 2008 innovations in wire bending technology, ahead from its time! Modular equipment powered with the latest in automation technology suitable for companies that grow with...
Sikora is presenting a wide variety of successful products and technological innovations at this year’s wire in Düsseldorf. With the new Centerview 8000, for a sovereign 8-point-eccentricity, 4-axis-diameter and 8-point ovality measurement Sikora is showcasing a remarkably flexible measuring device. Other highlights include the newly developed Virtual 2000, an intelligent control concept and the X-Ray 8000 NXT, for the measurement of MV-, HV- and EHV-cables in CCV- and VCV-lines. The presentation of the pioneering diameter gauges of the Laser 2000 series as well as the X-Ray 2000 models for a precise measurement of the wall thickness, diameter, ovality and eccentricity, Sikora round off its program to the future in Düsseldorf.
Borealis provider of value creating plastics solutions, announces the new structure of its Executive Board. On January 1, Mark Garrett officially took over from John Taylor as Chief Executive and...
Neuffen/Germany (FairXperts) – parts2clean is the world’s most important trade fair for cleaning in production – this is how nearly all of the exhibitors summed up the event in...
Cersa-MCI Laser Diffraction Sensors (LDSN), now offers the users a new international standard calibration agreement for fine wire diameter measurement.Observing significant differences in diameter...
Telmaksan company has been specialised in two major subjects,manufacturing steel reels for wire and cable industry,and drawing aliminium wire.The compny has been supplying quality round wire,drawn to...
The German machine tool industry is as optimistic as ever. Following a record year, the sector is expecting another climb in output of 10%. This, at least, is the conclusion drawn by the German...
The fully integrated wire and cable product line, from strand annealing furnaces, automated take-up and pay-off, and continuous rotary extrusion, is the theme of Meltech-Confex and Meltech...
With the new 48 BCX, Bamatec has expanded the BCX line to four machine types and is looking forward to present it to a worldwide clientele. In the retrofit section, Bamatec shows a former Schenker...
The supervision system VQS is used to continuously survey the print quality in high speed cable production lines fitted with cable printers, allowing speeds up to 1500m/min. It offers the comfort of...
The wind of innovation and product renewal is blowing at Bekaert. New coatings are set up to support new applications. Bekaert offers e.g. shaped wires with a PVC coating. High corrosion resistance...
Hypertherm announced the addition of new 130amp bevel consumables to its HyPerformance (HPR) Plasma family of products. This announcement means people can now perform lower power bevel cutting with...
WIRE: Dr. Bartz, in 2007 the wire and cable industry could breathe a sigh of relief. What do you think 2008 will bring for this industrial sector?Dr. Bartz: The wire and cable industry is embedded in...


























































