
Multicolor LED light with touch function
With the 'EZ550320', ipf electronic is launching a compact multi-color LED light with touch function - for example for acknowledging or signaling on a control unit - and an acoustic signal transmitter.

With the 'EZ550320', ipf electronic is launching a compact multi-color LED light with touch function - for example for acknowledging or signaling on a control unit - and an acoustic signal transmitter.

Igus is converting the entire catalog range of its standard energy chain series 'E2.1' to the new recycling material 'igumid CG LW'.

Despite the challenging geopolitical and economic situation in 2024, Igus was able to increase the number of active customers by 5%. With sales of € 1.105 billion, the company recorded a comparatively moderate decline in sales of 2.5%.

Igus has taken over the company Elko Verbindungstechnik. With this step, the company is expanding its assembly capacities in the field of drive technology.

Lapp was not spared from the weakening global economy, but the company only recorded a slight loss in the 2024 financial year. Declines in sales in the European home markets were cushioned by gains in Asia.

Lapp and Heilbronn University have agreed to cooperate: The 'Ursula Ida Lapp Doctoral Scholarship', named after the founder of the family business, supports female PhD students with a total funding amount of 80,000 to 100,000 euros.

Jens Holzhammer is the new Managing Director of Panduit for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In this role, he will drive forward the strategic direction and growth of the American family-owned company in this region.

Matthias Lapp is handing over his role as CEO of the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) to Michael Seddig with effect from April 1, 2025. Lapp himself will concentrate on his duties as Chairman of the Lapp Group.

Belden expands its ‘Lion’ series with new Lion-Safety I/O modules for functional safety in highly automated processes.

The Y-Circ M Push-Pull system with internal locking from Yamaichi Electronics, compliant with IEC 61076-2-012, offers IP65/IP67 protection against water and dust.
Georg Schlegel is celebrating the premiere of 'Flexitast' - a push button with an integrated display that has been specifically developed for dynamic control and display requirements. Product Manager Torsten Singer explains what it's unique about.
The click-in contact inserts from Phoenix Contact for HEAVYCON heavy-duty connectors increase the efficiency of cabling. The extremely easy and safe handling without tools saves a significant amount of time. Where previously screws were used, they are now simply plugged in.

Tsubaki cable towing at the SPS 2024
Tsubaki Kabelschlepp will be focusing on its 'Totaltrax' assembled energy chain systems at the trade fair.

Lapp is presenting a range of new connectors at the SPS. These include, for example, the redesign of the ‚Epic‘ rectangular connector housings of the H-B and H-A series.

ipf electronic at the SPS 2024
With the 'EZ650520', ipf electronic presents a flat multi-color LED signal light with a height of only 25 mm.

Hy-Line has expanded its USB extender product family with the USB-C hybrid cable 'USC-CC32'. It enables the connection between server computer and HMI up to 4k resolution.

Conec has developed a versatile connector system that ensures reliable data communication under extreme conditions.

SAB Bröckskes has developed application-specific product series for hybrid and One Cable Technology (OCT) cabling for industrial Ethernet cabling.

The cable gland supplier Agro, part of the Kaiser Group, is expanding its 'MCE' multiple entry system for shielded cables and wires with new EMC versions.

The Friedhelm Loh Group is aligning its group of companies for the future and is expanding its Executive Board to include Prof. Dr. Niko Mohr. He joins owner and CEO Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Loh and CFO Ralph Lindackers on the Executive Board.