40 years of "wire": A Trade Fair Flagship Celebrates its Anniversary

"wire" Düsseldorf has been rewriting future for 40 years: faster, smarter, more intelligent, more sustainable – always in tune with the global market and its rapidly changing requirements.

ABB Divests Robotics Division to SoftBank

ABB announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. opting not to pursue a spin-off.

Recycling Protects Resources

In its annual study for the circular economy service provider Interzero, Fraunhofer Umsicht examined the climate effects and resource savings achieved through recycling and circular economy solutions.

Improved Production of Electric Motor Stators

As part of Innovate UK’s Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge, CVE and Ford demonstrated that electron beam welding can enhance the quality of electric motor stators.

Less CO₂ – More Supply Security

Refractory materials recycling can save millions of tonnes of CO₂ and reduce dependence on raw material imports.

Bio-Based Plastics in Practical Application

The Create innovation cluster supports companies in successfully transferring bio-based plastics and composites into industrial practice. The network is hosting its first symposium on 10 November 2025.

Weld-Immune Sensors with Remote Control Function

Sensors used in welding applications in the automotive industry must operate with precision and robustness. Inductive weld-immune sensors from Contrinex meet both requirements

Important Step for Energy Transition

Fuel cells are considered a key technology for energy transition. They place high demands on the materials used and their mass production has been a major challenge to date. The German Plastics Centre has made progress in this area.

High-Speed Machining

One of the most transformative developments in recent years is the rise of high-speed machining (HSM). This article explains high-speed machining, its benefits, clears up misconceptions and offers practical tips for boosting productivity.

New Directors Appointed at PTS Group

A Stafford firm has doubled the workforce and appointed two new directors, who have spent a combined 30 years working there.

Flexible Welding Machines a Solution for Skilled Welder Shortage

Global Robot Demand in Factories Doubles Over 10 Years

The new World Robotics 2025 statistics on industrial robots showed 542,000 robots installed in 2024 – more than double the number 10 years ago.

Liquid Silicone Materials for High-Voltage Insulators

The SKZ Plastics Centre has launched a new research project to develop innovative materials for high-voltage insulators.