
Power and signal interface with quick lock
The Power Bayonet Connector 'PBC15' from Binder is suitable for supplying power and connecting signals to devices via a single cable.

The Power Bayonet Connector 'PBC15' from Binder is suitable for supplying power and connecting signals to devices via a single cable.

IMS Connector Systems at the SPS 2023
IMS Connector Systems has developed an intelligent connector with a Bluetooth interface in M12 format that relocates sensor functions previously installed in machine modules and components to the connection technology.

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp presents the 'Uniflex Advanced 1775' (UA1775) energy chain, which has been extended with new sizes and features.

Jörg Scheer was appointed to the Management Board of Harting Customized Solutions on October 1, 2023.

3,000 years ago, traditional sailing windmills powered water wheels, in future they will produce green electricity, converted by students at the HTWG Konstanz University of Applied Sciences. The 'Sailwind 4' project is supported by Igus.

ODU, a provider of connector systems headquartered in Mühldorf, announces a change in its management team: Robert Klemisch has been appointed Managing Director for Technology & Operations as of September 1, 2023.

The '221 Series' connection terminal block from Wago is now also available with green levers - this variant is partly made from biocircular and recycled plastics.

The Ethernet gateway 'EcoStruxure Panel Server' from Schneider Electric is a data server for the control cabinet that connects intelligent components with each other regardless of the manufacturer.

The Oppenweiler-based automation supplier Murrelektronik has appointed Jürgen Erkert, its former Director of Finance & Accounting, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the companies Murrelektronik and MEG Murrelektronik Beteiligungen.

Sabrina Brossard is the new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Conextivity Group based in Saint-Prex (Vaud), Switzerland. Together with CEO Jonathan Brossard, she will take over the management of the Group with its two divisions Fischer Connectors and Wearin'.

The new 'Klippon' Connect terminal blocks with lateral Push In connection from Weidmüller are a solution for safe wiring in narrow distribution boxes. The terminals combine the advantages of screw connection technology with the operation of Push In technology.
25 years of CTX Thermal Solutions
CTX Thermal Solutions has been in business for 25 years. An interview with Wilfried Schmitz, Managing Director and founder.

The Escha Group, headquartered in Halver, Westphalia, is repositioning itself by expanding its management team. With Dirk Aldermann, the company has appointed an experienced production and supply chain expert to the management board.

Klaus Rinnerberger, who has many years of management experience in the automotive supply industry, is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Leoni.

The 'LevelEx' Ex d cable glands from Pflitsch offer a compact design, captive parts and a range of applications for Ex d, Ex e and Ex t equipment class II in the areas of gas and dust.

The 'ABS IP54 1556' product family from Hammond Electronics comprises 14 flame-retardant enclosures in flammability class UL94-V0.

With the 'Micon 5 S', 'Micon 5 SL' and 'Micon 5 Safety' model series, Rafi has introduced a new generation of robust short-stroke pushbuttons in miniature format to the market.

Suspended power and data cables on slewing jib cranes sometimes pose a high risk, as they can become entangled and break off if loads, forklift trucks and other slewing jib crane systems are moved carelessly in the immediate vicinity. A new system prevents this.
When the cable reel is empty, production comes to a standstill. This is not an unlikely scenario, as many companies can only guess at the remaining quantity of cables in the warehouse. Smart sensor technology for the cable drum rack provides a remedy.
Single Pair Ethernet as a key technology for a continuous network from the sensor to the cloud is accelerating the use of Ethernet in process and factory automation, building technology and transportation.