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Background and Highlights

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry.

WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs. It publishes the Wire Journal International (WJI), HardWIRED, the annual WJI Reference Guide, and technical products available through the WAI Store. Highlights are below; see "Resources" for all offerings.

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HardWIRED is WAI’s monthly e-mail newsletter which features a short, original video on an educational or training topic. The goal of these videos is to provide practical value that can translate directly to better performance on the shop floor. Below are the latest five episodes of HardWIRED, to see other previous episodes, please visit our YouTube Channel.
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Introduction to WAI's HardWIRED

WAI President Andy Talbot welcomes readers to the inaugural edition of HardWIRED, WAI’s new e-mail newsletter for the wire and cable industry. In this brief video message, Talbot describes what readers can expect from this new publication, including featured videos on current and educational topics.

S2:E12 - Optimizing performance and life of wire die and other plant lubricants

Richard Janosky from MRG Laboratories discusses the focus on optimizing performance and life of the wire die and other plant lubricants with periodic sampling and analysis. Including a case study at IWM International LLC for further explanation on best practices.

S2:E11 - Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations: Part 2

This second of two videos looks at more of the violations most often cited by OSHA in spring and wire product manufacturing. OSHA safety consultant Greg Sipos offers more advice on correcting issues that include personal and respiratory protection as well as lift trucks.

S2:E10 - Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations: Part 1

This first part of two videos examines five of the top ten violations most frequently cited by OSHA in spring and wire product manufacturing. OSHA safety consultant Greg Sipos breaks down topics like guarding and lockout/tagout to explain how each can be corrected.

S2:E9 - The Competitive Advantage of Digital Manufacturing, Part 2

Willem Sundblad of Oden Technologies returns in this second of two videos on Industry 4.0. In this installment, he outlines the financial and practical benefits of using the cloud in automated data collection.

S2:E8 - The History of Wiredrawing

This video examines the rich history of copper and wiredrawing, tracing developments and techniques through the ages. Dr. Horace Pops leads the discussion, which also includes some details on the development of continuous casting.

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WAI’s Education Center periodically releases free webinars on various wire and cable manufacturing topics. The segments below are archived recordings from the five most recent presentations. To see older free webinars, please visit WAI's YouTube Channel. If you become a WAI Member, you will gain access to 20+ additional webinars on topics like annealing; cleaning and coating; spark testing; wiredrawing mechanics; and more.

Introduction to WAI Membership: On the move with WAI

The Wire Association International, Inc. (WAI) membership overview. See the benefits of membership in this short video.

June 25, 2020 - WAI Micro Conference: Nonferrous/Electrical Sector

Featuring three topics in one webinar for wire and cable manufacturing professionals in the nonferrous/electrical sector. Learn practical tips that you can apply right away.

June 10, 2020 - Digital Transformation in a Quarantined World

A live panel discussion about Industry 4.0 and learn how remote monitoring can be deployed for optimum results in wire manufacturing.

May 20, 2020 - Wire Drawing Lubricants: Overcoming Common Challenges

The reliability and performance capabilities of wire drawing lubricants are of critical importance in modern wire drawing plants.

May 6, 2020 - Wire & Cable Industry: Operational Best Practices - Covid-19: Part II

Join WAI for Part II of this timely webinar that features a new panel and an updated look at how day-to-day procedures define the “new normal.”

April 8, 2020 - Wire Cable Industry - Operational Best Practices: Covid 19

Join WAI for this timely webinar that focuses on wire and cable companies and how each approach day-to-day manufacturing processes during this global COVID-19 pandemic.

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71 Bradley Road, Suite 9

Madison, CT 06443-2662

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