Dieter Gleisberg joins the management board
On August 9, 2019, Dieter Gleisberg (photo) took over the management of Wieland Electric in Bamberg together with Dr. Ulrich Schaarschmidt. Gleisberg replaces Dr. Oliver Eitrich.
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Rose takes over CRE Rösler Electronic
On August 1, the Porta Westfalica-based enclosure specialist Rose Systemtechnik acquired CRE Rösler Electronic GmbH, based in Hohenlockstedt near Itzehoe. With this acquisition, Rose aims to become a full-service provider of HMI solutions.
read more...Softing takes over Phoenix Digital
The Softing Group is acquiring all products from the US-based Phoenix Digital Corporation (PDC) in Scottsdale. PDC is a manufacturer of fiber optic modules for particularly secure and robust data communication in industrial control systems from Rockwell Automation.
read more...New business division thanks to company acquisitions
Franz Binder Elektrische Bauelemente has taken over the business operations of the insolvent companies of the Eucrea Group, headquartered in Pforzheim, with retroactive effect from June 1, 2019.
read more...Industry 4.0 starts with engineering
Using the data generated in engineering for all other processes in the company - the example of a medium-sized machine and control cabinet manufacturer shows how this works.
read more...Change in management
On July 1, 2019, Henning Preis took over the management of Tsubaki Kabelschlepp and Kabelschlepp Hünsborn as President & CEO. At the same time, Michael Diebel was appointed as a further Managing Director (COO) of Kabelschlepp Hünsborn.
read more...Change in management
Dr. René Umlauft has been Managing Director for International Sales at Rittal since June 1, 2019. Dr. Umlauft succeeds Hans Sondermann.
read more...The cloud business
Eplan's dedication to the cloud was already evident at the Hannover Messe 2019. At the beginning of June in Cologne, the company leaders explained what the cloud plan of the future will look like in concrete terms.
read more...A question of shielding and material
Single-cable solutions shorten installation times and help save costs. However, hybrid cables place special demands on shielding and their materials.
read more...Survey - Electronic projects today vs. in the past
The distributor Reichelt Elektronik asked 500 employees from the fields of software design, engineering, development, programming, IT and purchasing: Is it easier or more difficult to carry out electronic projects today than it was five years ago?
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Philip Harting is the new AUMA Chairman
Philip Harting is the new Chairman of the Board of AUMA (Association of the German Trade Fair Industry). The CEO of the Harting Technology Group will now head the association for the next three years.
read more...4th user forum 'Passives for professionals'
Practical know-how for the use of capacitors & co.
Developers will receive tips and tricks for the problem-free use of passive components at the 4th user forum 'Passives for professionals'. A new addition to the program is a presentation by BMW!
read more...Record sales in 2018
The Schurter Group can look back on a successful 2018. With growth of 11.4%, a record turnover was achieved in the company's 85-year history.
read more...The intelligent connector
The digitalization trend in industry does not stop at purely electromechanical components. The ISA project investigated what intelligent connectors could look like.
read more...Strong export growth with electromechanics
In 2018, Hummel achieved a total turnover of EUR 73.4 million, which represents a further year-on-year increase.
read more...Channels can be parameterized individually
Wago is expanding the I/O system 750 with the 750-471 module with four electrically isolated analog inputs.
read more...Growth in all regions
In the 2018 financial year, the Weidmüller Group, headquartered in Detmold, Germany, achieved sales of EUR 823 million, as the electrical engineering company announced at its annual press conference during the Hannover Messe trade fair.
read more...Strong growth in the 2018 financial year
The Wago Group closed 2018 with growth of 8.1% and is also expecting growth in the mid-single-digit percentage range for the current financial year.
read more...Binder builds new main plant
The connector supplier Franz Binder Elektrische Bauelemente has laid the foundation stone for a new company headquarters in Neckarsulm. A new building is being constructed in Rötelstrasse, which will provide space for production, logistics, offices, social rooms and a canteen.
read more...Lying flat on its side
With the plane-chain, Igus has developed an energy chain concept for long travel distances and high speeds. In this concept, an energy chain is guided flat on its side in a special trough. The low overall height saves the designer space.
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