The WAI and WHMA will co-locate Wire Expo and EWPTE on May 6โ7, 2026, at Milwaukeeโs Baird Center. This strategic reunion offers attendees cross-sector access to technologies, partnerships, and educational sessions across the full wire and cable value chain, reinforcing global industry collaboration and innovation.
The WAI Education Center has released promotional videos for its four introductory courses, generating increased interest post-Interwire. Prysmianโs Colombia team enrolled 18 operators, and new course development is underwayโincluding interactive modules on extrusion and wire dies. Enrollment and details are available at wirenet.org.
The WAI, in partnership with Hyperion Materials & Technologies, will host a two-part September webinar series on wire die quality. Aimed at tool makers and producers, the sessions will explore PCD and carbide die performance, defect indicators, TCO impacts, and testing innovations. Free for WAI members; registration required.
The WAI Midwest Chapter, through The Wire Foundation, has awarded scholarships to three outstanding studentsโMia Robillard, Hailey Walker, and Amy Skolozynskiโpursuing degrees in engineering and the humanities. The program underscores WAIโs commitment to advancing educational opportunities for membersโ families and promoting the value of higher education in the industry.
WAI chapter events return this fall with golf and target shooting in Ohio Valley (Aug. 21), the New England Golf Tournament (Sept. 8), and the Southeast Golf Outing (Oct. 16). These gatherings foster industry camaraderie, support scholarships, and offer unique professional networking in engaging, informal settings. Registration at wirenet.org.
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