Vassena and Ailoys GmbH, the Berlin-based Industrial AI innovator, have successfully completed a focused roadshow across Northern Italy, engaging leading manufacturers in wire drawing and tube forming. The tour generated multiple requests for quotations, opening the door to strategic cooperations that will help advance manufacturing performance in the region. Ailoys is proud to confirm its first official deployment of its Industrial AI Brain in Italy through a signed strategic cooperation with Vassena Filiere Srl, a leading producer of drawing dies — critical tooling used in wire drawing machines for the production of high-quality wires and cables.

 Through this cooperation, Vassena will integrate Ailoys’ Industrial AI system into its drawing die production and quality control operations, which oversee the finishing and inspection of each die. This integration will enable every die produced by Vassena to be individually optimized with AI to match each customer’s specific cable requirements. In turn, the performance data of Vassena’s dies will feed directly into the Ailoys Industrial AI system installed by wire drawing manufacturers — creating an additional intelligence layer that boosts efficiency and consistency on the production line.

“The warm reception we received in Italy — and the number of quotations requested — confirm that the region’s manufacturers are eager to see AI deliver real, measurable value,” said Sergei Altynbaev, CEO of Ailoys GmbH. “Our strategic cooperation with Vassena Filiere Srl shows exactly how Industrial AI can add precision and true customization to essential tooling, helping wire and cable producers get more performance out of every run. We are glad to announce this first deployment and look forward to building more strong partnerships across Italy.”

Davide Vassena, CEO of Vassena Filiere Srl, added:

“At Vassena, we have always believed that precision tooling is the backbone of quality wire and cable production. By integrating Ailoys’ Industrial AI into our die manufacturing and finishing lines, we can take this precision even further — adapting each die to the exact needs of every customer and process. This partnership allows us to offer our clients a smarter tool that speaks directly to their machines, making wire drawing more stable, more efficient, and more competitive. We see this as a natural evolution for our business and a clear advantage for our partners in the wire drawing industry.”

Ailoys welcomes new industrial partners

 Building on this milestone, Ailoys GmbH is actively open for cooperation with machine builders, wire drawing manufacturers, and system integrators across Europe. The company invites all forward-thinking stakeholders to join forces in bringing robust, production-ready AI solutions into the metal forming and cable manufacturing industries. With Ailoys’ edge-ready platform, partners can deliver smarter machines, more efficient processes, and measurable competitive advantages — without costly infrastructure changes.

 To learn more about this partnership and its impact on sustainable manufacturing, visit www.ailoys.com, follow the company on LinkedIn, or contact its sales team in Italy – Dino Poltronieri via email dino.poltronieri@ailoys.com.

About Ailoys GmbH

Ailoys GmbH is a Berlin-based Industrial AI company enabling manufacturers to optimize production lines quickly — without costly digital overhauls. Its plug-and-play Industrial AI Brain combines physics-based digital twins, real-time machine learning, and advanced
sensor modules to deliver immediate, actionable improvements that boost output, reduce downtime, and maximize return on assets.

Learn more at www.ailoys.com.

About Vassena Filiere Srl

The significant results achieved reward the entrepreneurial spirit of Giuseppe Vassena and position Vassena Filiere Srl among the leaders in quality within its sector. Its products find their main market in the wide and diverse Italian wire drawing industry.

Thanks to a high level of specialization gained over seventy years of activity, Vassena Filiere Srl is increasingly focusing on foreign markets, where its brand is already well established in the main European and global markets.

Vassena Filiere, an Italy-based wire die manufacturer, continuously enhances its technologies to improve industrial processes in the wire sector. The company’s latest innovations include the high-cooling and the nano-diamond-coated dies, now also available in a multilayer-coated version.

3D-printed high-cooling wire drawing dies

Vassena’s 3D-printed stainless steel die is designed to optimize cooling during the wire drawing process. Thanks to an internal perforated coil, water flows through the die, ensuring uniform and rapid cooling.

The stainless steel casing with an interchangeable nib simplifies maintenance and enhances performance. This advanced technology reduces internal temperatures by 25-30°C, increasing the die’s lifespan and cutting production costs. With superior cooling capabilities and an innovative design, Vassena’s 3D-printed die offers an efficient solution for modern wire drawing needs.

Nano-diamond coated dies, now also multilayer

Vassena’s latest innovation is a multilayer nano-diamond coated die, designed for drawing high-carbon steel wire—a process previously considered impractical. This breakthrough was achieved through extensive research and development in collaboration with universities. Thanks to this synergy, the coating has been optimized to ensure high performance and greater processing efficiency.

The nano-diamond coated dies (NDCD), also available for bars and tubes up to 60 mm in diameter, use Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to deliver exceptional hardness (10,000 Vickers), superior wear resistance, and an ultra-smooth surface finish. These advantages improve wire quality, enhance drawing speed, and increase heat resistance.

Compared to traditional tungsten carbide dies, NDCD variants offer a lifespan of up to 30 times longer, lower friction, and reduced lubricant and energy consumption. Manufactured using high-quality materials in collaboration with Hyperion, these dies are produced in a dedicated facility and can be customized. Thanks to these advantages, Vassena has extended nano-diamond coating to its entire range, including the VG402R pressure bushing dies, the company’s flagship product.

The future of wire drawing

3D high-cooling dies and multilayer nano-diamond coated dies represent the pinnacle of innovation in the industry. The former ensures superior performance and efficiency thanks to optimized cooling, while the latter enables the drawing of high-carbon steel wire, reducing tool wear. Together, these technologies provide an advanced solution for optimizing production and represent the future of the wire industry—an ideal choice for companies striving for maximum competitiveness.

For more details on Vassena’s latest innovations, contact the company through the information available on its online stand.