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.
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read more...The 'SEAP 4.0' project
I4.0 has been accompanying automation technology since 2011. The main results of this work are the Reference Architecture Model Industry 4.0 (RAMI 4.0), the I4.0 component and the asset administration shell. The concept of the asset administration shell has now been implemented.
read more...Phoenix Contact acquires
Phoenix Contact is taking over two companies from the SKS Group as of January 1, 2019: SKS Kontakttechnik and Pulsotronic. Both companies are based in Niederdorf in the Ore Mountains.
read more...The problem of heat
Electronic components are becoming increasingly smaller and the size of components, systems and installations is decreasing. For modern control cabinets, this often means a rethink in planning, particularly with regard to cooling.
read more...Control cabinet - fit for Industry 4.0
What will the enclosure of the future look like? For the new design of a large enclosure system, Rittal asked directly at the base in order to be able to take into account today's requirements in control and switchgear construction.
read more...The intelligent energy chain
Predictive maintenance of energy chains and cables used to be a difficult task. Integrated sensors are now bringing digitalization on board here too.
read more...The drag chain alternative
Instead of conventional flat cables and complex drag chains, fabric ribbon cables can also be used for some applications, including automation and plant engineering as well as elevator and stage technology. A plea.
read more...Downsizing for data lines
The data transmission rate is not all that matters with Ethernet cables. Sometimes small diameters and low costs are also important in factory networking. Single-pair Ethernet cables fill this gap.
read more...The 'tractor plug'
Agricultural machinery and auxiliary equipment in the agricultural sector are becoming increasingly electrified. The interface between tractor and attachment is a particular challenge.
read more...RJ45 versus Mini I/O - Ethernet plug in comparison
The most commonly used connector for industrial Ethernet is the RJ45, which was not originally designed for this purpose. How reliable is it? Is there an alternative? A benchmark.
read more...The hygiene challenge
The food industry relies on the hygienic design of its machines and systems. However, savings are often made on components such as cable glands or cable guides - and therefore at the wrong end!
read more...Construction kit for the display
Enclosures with matching displays from a single source - a wish of many electronics developers. A modular system including an online configurator makes it possible.
read more...Kistler acquires special machine manufacturer
A stronger presence in the dynamic vehicle market in China and further expansion of the company's own expertise: With these goals in mind, the Kistler Group has acquired the Chinese special machine manufacturer LIK.
read more...Volker Bibelhausen becomes CTO
On September 1, 2018, Volker Bibelhausen will take over the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Weidmüller Group in Detmold. Elke Eckstein (CDO) is leaving the company at her own request on August 31, 2018.
read more...Hummel AG generates record sales
The company Hummel, manufacturer of electromechanical components from Denzlingen, achieved a turnover of 71.5 million euros last year. This corresponds to an increase of over 12%
read more...Integrated touchscreens and displays
In addition to electronic housings designed to meet the requirements of I4.0 applications, Bopla also offers the integration of touchscreens and displays as a service.
read more...Focus on modern assembly
The 'Modern Assembly' congress of the trade media handling, SCOPE and Computer&AUTOMATION will take place parallel to Motek in Stuttgart on October 9 and 10. It highlights the challenges facing the industry and offers solutions for modern concepts in companies.
read more...Set up for Industry 4.0
Without a powerful infrastructure, neither digitalization nor networking are possible in any meaningful way. Georg Stawowy, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Lapp in Stuttgart, explains how his company is preparing for the requirements of Industry 4.0.
read more...Pressure-resistant encapsulation modernized
Instead of heavy cast iron and steel constructions, modern material combinations and technologies can be used to create control cabinets that hardly differ from their relatives in the safe industrial sector - and can be used without restrictions in Zone 1!
read more...M8 - in the shadow of the M12?
When we talk about industrial connectors for sensor/actuator cabling or data transmission, we are usually talking about M12 connectors. However, if the plug connection needs to be more compact, the M8 comes into play. An overview.
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