
Relaunch with quick-release fastener
Hummel is relaunching the M40 connector series, which is now also available with the 'Twilock-S' quick-release fastener. This variant is pluggable with the 'Speedtec' locking system.

Hummel is relaunching the M40 connector series, which is now also available with the 'Twilock-S' quick-release fastener. This variant is pluggable with the 'Speedtec' locking system.
As industrial robots and machines become ever more compact, cables and connectors also have to 'slim down'. What options are there?

Erni discontinued its D-Sub product portfolio in mid-2018. An agreement has now been reached with Provertha to ensure the continued availability of the products for current and future customer designs.

Yamaichi Electronics is working with TE Connectivity to develop and commercialize a new internal locking design for metric M12 push-pull circular connectors.

Binder is expanding the 'Harsh Environment Connector' (HEC) with a new mains connector: the 'Series 696' power connector.

The Solid67 I/O modules from Murrelektronik simplify installations in the field and are particularly suitable for applications with IO-Link sensors and actuators.
Harting closed the past financial year with double-digit growth. At Hannover Messe 2019, the company will be showcasing the product innovations that will secure its future commercial success.

On February 8, 2019, Aktion Plagiarius e.V. "awarded" the negative "Plagiarius" prize to brazen counterfeiters and their sales partners for the 43rd time. The counterfeit products include consumer goods as well as two industrial components.

Passive components user forum 2019
Tips and tricks for the use of capacitors & co. will be provided at the 4th user forum 'Passive for Professionals', which will take place in Munich from July 2 to 3. The opening keynote will be given by Jean Quecke, Sales Director Central Europe at Future Electronics and responsible for Passive.

Control cabinet and housing technology
Uwe Scharf (pictured) was appointed to the Rittal Management Board on January 1, 2019. He is responsible for the IT and Industry business units as well as marketing, which were previously the responsibility of CEO Dr. Karl-Ulrich Köhler.
On January 1, 2019, Uwe Gräff was appointed Chief Technology & Quality Officer at the Harting Technology Group. He took over the position from Dr. Frank Brode.

With an increase in sales of over 13%, the Harting Technology Group achieved double-digit growth in the 2017 / 2018 financial year. The Management Board draws a conclusion on the occasion of the annual financial statements.

At the 'Automation Hackathon' at SPS IPC Drives 2018, seven start-ups had the chance to develop new business models for selected companies in the automation industry in 48 hours. Winner: the start-up Othermo in collaboration with Wago.

'All about automation' is the motto at Messe Friedrichshafen on March 12 and 13, 2019. The trade fair spectrum includes core automation products as well as solutions and advice on Industry 4.0 / digitalization. The organizer expects over 200 exhibitors.

Wago is expanding the I/O system 750 by adding the module 750-471 with four electrically isolated analog inputs.

Murrelektronik‘s Solid67 IO modules simplify field installations and are particularly suitable for applications with IO-Link sensors and actuators.

Binder expands the 'Harsh Environment Connector' (HEC) with a new mains connector: The power connector of the '696 series' is designed for up to 32 A at a rated voltage of 600 V and is available as a cable and flange connector with 4+PE silver contacts (plug or socket).

Dede Bülbül has held the newly created position of Technical Managing Director at Hradil Spezialkabel since September 2018. He joins the development team led by CEO Alfred Hradil.

At around 50 %, wiring accounts for the lion's share of the total work involved in building an enclosure. Rittal is presenting a system designed to significantly speed up wire assembly. Tim Kramer - Head of Department at Rittal Automation Systems - describes how.

Manufacturers of industrial connection technology are increasingly focusing on easy-to-use push-pull concepts for their connectors. Harting is now presenting an M12 push-pull solution for upright and recessed device sockets. Matthias Domberg, Global Product Manager, answers the question.