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Turnkey Extrusion System from Graham Engineering helps Copperhead Industries meet quality targets for Tracer Wire
Technical News - By Editor (25 Nov 20)
Copperhead Industries, Inc. has partnered with Graham Engineering Corporation to install a complete new American Kuhne extrusion line intended to meet growing demand for Copperhead’s copper-clad steel (CCS) tracer wire. Buried alongside pipe or other utility lines, tracer wire enables these lines to be located. “Our ultimate goal is to continue providing a tracer wire system that utilities and - Read Article
Schlatter and WiTechs – new strategic partnership
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (25 Nov 20)
Schlatter Industries AG, in Schlieren, Switzerland and WiTechs B.V. in Hengelo, the Netherlands start a long-term partnership in the field of system solutions, sales and after sales service of equipment for wire production. Both companies are long-standing experts in plant engineering and construction and their goal is to offer their customers worldwide the most productive systems and solutions for the production of wire of the highest quality. This partnership focuses on the - Read Article
Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing Course 2020
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (12 Sep 20)
Starting September 16, 2020, The Wire Association International (WAI) will offer its popular Fundamentals of Wire Manufacturing course in a virtual format. Sessions run live online in convenient segments over seven consecutive Wednesdays. Classes begin Sept. 16 and won't be back until in-person courses resume in 2021. - Read Article
NDC Technologies welcomes John Perry, Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (26 Feb 20)
NDC Technologies, a leading global provider of productivity enhancing measurement and control solutions, is pleased to announce that veteran sales leader John Perry joins the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In his role, Perry will be responsible for leading NDC’s global sales organization, executing the company’s go-to-market strategy and accelerating pipeline growth across the company’s key vertical markets. "John brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our executive leadership team and we are looking forward to him playing a key role in driving our marketing and sales growth activities,” said Marti Nyman, President of NDC Technologies. “John’s sales leadership and - Read Article
Digital Transformation
Technical News - By Editor (29 Jan 20)
Uhing Rolling Ring Drive is ready for Industry 4.0 Uhing is the synonym for continuous development and innovation. This has been so for nearly 70 years. As early as in 1952, the company founder Joachim Uhing, by inventing the rolling ring drive, satisfied a user’s wish from the winding and traversing sector for the perfect linear drive. He launched the world’s first version on a plain round shaft. The world has changed since then. But Uhing’s approach remains unchanged. Continuous adaptation to - Read Article
NDC releases new revolutionary LaserSpeed Pro M Series Length and Speed Gauge
Technical News - By Editor (23 Oct 19)
NDC releases new revolutionary LaserSpeed Pro M Series Length & Speed Gauge for bouncing, unguided moving products Many applications involving the production of long, continuous cylindrical products pose measurement challenges. Products that cannot be well-guided, move off-axis and move out of the measurement range make it difficult for traditional Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) gauges to - Read Article
Cimteq Academy opens to learning
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (24 Jul 19)
With its 20-year pedigree, the team at Cimteq presents a wealth of knowledge on all things cable and wire manufacture. This expert knowledge and insight now has a new virtual home. The Cimteq Academy launched 3rd July with the aim of supporting skills growth in digital transformation across the cable and wire industry not only to improve today’s factory environment but to - Read Article
Quantam leap forward in cable production
Technical News - By Editor (24 Jul 19)
Leader in Wire Die Technology Introduces Nano Diamond Coated Dies (DCD) Fort Wayne Wire Die is pleased to introduce a new product to their family of stranding die options, Nano Diamond Coated Dies (DCD), which is an ideal solution for stranding, bunching and compacting applications of conductor cable. Nano DCDs offer a better surface finish, reduced die resistance, minimum die wear and longer life compared to tungsten carbide. Nano DCDs are - Read Article
LaserSpeed Pro provides Wire and Cable Makers with Super Length and Speed Accuracies and is ready for Industry 4.0
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (17 Apr 19)
The Beta LaserMike LaserSpeed® Pro gauge from NDC Technologies enables wire and cable manufacturers to more accurately measure the length and speed of their products for better process control. This high-performance non-contact laser gauge also offers expanded capabilities in connectivity, communication and control consistent with Industry 4.0, allowing it to be easily integrated into production networks for real-time data exchanges and tight processing efficiencies to - Read Article
Wire Rope Manufacturer introduces new Sales Manager
Developments Worldwide - By Editor (17 Apr 19)
Jersey Strand and Cable, Inc. is excited to introduce the newest member of their team, David Bell. David is stepping in to lead the sales team as the new Sales Manager. David holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Centenary College in Hackettstown, NJ. His professional background over the past 20 years included the US Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic/Aircrew and has been working in a sales management capacity with both domestic and international companies during this - Read Article
A Smarter MES? How CableMES is having a positive impact on bottom line
Technical News - By Editor (17 Apr 19)
CableMES is an innovative custom-built manufacturing execution system (MES) which leverages the global scaleability of the Wonderware platform together with Cimteq’s extensive advanced manufacturing knowledge. The result? An MES designed specifically to meet the needs of the cable manufacturing industry – and with an immediate impact on bottom line. A bold claim perhaps that investing in CableMES secures such a quick return on investment. But it is a claim evidenced by the immediate impact of the software on maximising plant production, improving product quality, reducing inventory and - Read Article
Fast and precise point grinding with the new PrecisionGrind PG6
Technical News - By Editor (17 Apr 19)
New design accelerates production process Wire processing expert Jouhsen-bündgens has redesigned its proven PrecisionGrind PG6 needle grinding machine. It features a new saddle close to the grind stone that allows the machine to now also process short blanks in the required length. Workpieces no longer have to be cut to length after grinding. As a result, this further optimizes the entire production process. Process speeds of up to 600 parts per minute possible The PrecisionGrind PG6 has long been a tried-and-tested solution for finishing needle points quickly and precisely. “The new saddle now also makes it - Read Article