Precise dosing, for example for adhesive or liquid applications, requires equally precise control of valves. The 'S-Dias' CO 041 module from Sigmatek offers four current-controlled PWM outputs for this purpose.
read more...The start-up NanoWired has won the 'Hermes Award 2019'. It received the 100,000 euro industry prize for its innovative 'KlettWelding' connection technology, which allows electrical components to be easily joined together at room temperature.
read more...An innovation from Lapp aims to help make cable storage more efficient: The intelligent cable drum was developed in cooperation with Schildknecht and presented for the first time at the Hannover Messe 2019.
read more...Are alternating current cables also suitable for direct current? Not always, as a working group at the TU Ilmenau has proven.
read more...Dr. Timo Berger will succeed José Carlos Álvarez Tobar as Chief Sales Officer of the Weidmüller Group as of September 1, 2019. Berger and Álvarez Tobar have already been working closely together in the transition phase since March 1, 2019.
read more...The stainless steel versions of the Blue e+ cooling unit series from Rittal have been specially developed for demanding environmental conditions, for example for applications where a high level of corrosion protection is required, such as in the food industry and the process industry.
read more...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.
read more...As industrial robots and machines become ever more compact, cables and connectors also have to 'slim down'. What options are there?
read more...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.
read more...Yamaichi Electronics is working with TE Connectivity to develop and commercialize a new internal locking design for metric M12 push-pull circular connectors.
read more...Binder is expanding the 'Harsh Environment Connector' (HEC) with a new mains connector: the 'Series 696' power connector.
read more...The Solid67 I/O modules from Murrelektronik simplify installations in the field and are particularly suitable for applications with IO-Link sensors and actuators.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...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.
read more...'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.
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