EuroWire May 2016

Fresh from Düsseldorf and wire 2016, it is the turn of the USA to stage the next major exhibition, with Wire Expo taking centre stage in this issue of EuroWire . Whether it’s for education, networking or to cast your eyes over new developments, Wire Expo provides an ideal opportunity for the industry’s professionals to gather under one roof in Uncasville, Connecticut, USA. Organised by the Wire Association International, the three-day conference and exhibition also includes the‘Fundamentals ofWireManufacturing’ workshop, covering both ferrous and non-ferrous tracks. The workshop is staged the day before the WAI Operations Summit and Wire Expo get underway, ensuring you miss nothing, whether you’re a newcomer to the industry, or you are looking to brush up on the basics of wire manufacturing. Our coverage starts on page 38 and includes booth descriptions from some of the exhibitors. In the other sections of this issue, Tenova LOI Thermoprocess are to be congratulated on claiming 12 new orders in the last 24 months in the heat treatment of wire rods and drawn wires part of the industry. This includes companies from mainland Europe through to the Far East. You can read the full story on page 9. There may not be a smooth path in working with companies in Iran since the lifting of sanctions, but more companies are looking to tap into the potentially enormous solar panel market there. See page 28. New solutions for the high precision production of wire cut o s feature in our Technology News section, with Jouhsen-bündgens launching PrecisionCut UD2. See page 30 for more details. Heading Stateside for Wire Expo 2016

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