
New managing director appointed
Lütze Transportation has a new Managing Director as of October 1, 2022. Dimitrios Koutrouvis replaces André Kengerter in this role.

Lütze Transportation has a new Managing Director as of October 1, 2022. Dimitrios Koutrouvis replaces André Kengerter in this role.

Apra-norm is expanding the apraRail DB FMH enclosure series with a further enclosure width. The enclosures in the series with a stable and modular design in accordance with DIN EN 43880 can be used on top-hat rails or on the wall.

Conta-Clip now also offers the DIN rail relay bases of the 'PRS' plug-in relay system in versions with push-in connection.
Five evolutionary stages characterize a company's path from pure product supplier to problem solver. But how can the transformation from exclusive production to service be shaped in concrete terms?

With Wöhner and the 'CrossBoard', the central energy distribution system is mounted on the 'Airstream' wiring frame from Lütze.
The vision of IIoT and Industry 4.0 is end-to-end networking via Ethernet from the sensor to the cloud. However, the 'last mile' to the individual sensor in the field is a challenge. Single Pair Ethernet could change this. An overview.

From October 1, 2022, the third generation will take the helm at the Stuttgart-based family business Lapp: Matthias Lapp (39), the grandson of company founder Ursula Ida Lapp, will become CEO of Lapp Holding.

With the Ölflex DC Grid 100, Lapp is launching a DC cable for connecting buildings and industrial plants.

The high-performance DuraDock power connector from Stäubli is suitable for industrial applications such as electromobility, railroad technology and mechanical engineering.

Flexible 3D energy chains make it possible to guide robot cables safely. Igus is launching the i.Sense TR.B breakage monitoring system to detect potential chain breakages in good time and prevent unplanned machine downtime.

Ilme launches compact EMC connectors for drive technology.

Lütze continues to develop the Airstream wiring system into an open system platform. This means that partner companies can now develop and sell their own specialized configurations based on Airstream.

The Hungarian company Gepber Szinpad wins the Golden Vector Award 2022 for the most spectacular energy chain application of the last two years with a multifunctional hall that transforms at the touch of a button.

Bopla is expanding the Alu-Topline enclosure system with an additional version: The ATPH-IP 2385 desktop enclosure is optimized for the integration of typical 10.1-inch touch displays and offers more installation space than the previously available enclosures in the series.

Check with Michael Blass, Igus
Igus launched the 'green chainge recycling program' at the end of 2019. Michael Blass reveals how this recycling program for plastic energy chains and drag chains has proven its worth.

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp launches 'Flatveyor ZP': The solution combines the features of a flat cable system with the structure of a cable drag chain.

Machine tools must have exact temperature control for the precise machining of metal. Rittal therefore offers 'TopTherm Chillers' in the 'VX25' enclosure system, which require 34 % less floor space.

The waterproof and dustproof plug connectors in Murrelektronik's MQ15 series are suitable for connecting asynchronous and three-phase motors.

With the 823 and 824 series, Binder is presenting cable connectors that are equipped for use on the North American continent in accordance with UL 2237.

Wolfgang Hohorst, Managing Partner of Wago Kontakttechnik for many years, passed away on May 15, 2022 at the age of 87.