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The ODU-MAC modular connector with spindle locking is now also available in tightness class IP65 as standard in sizes 2 to 4.

The ODU-MAC modular connector with spindle locking is now also available in tightness class IP65 as standard in sizes 2 to 4.

The Stuttgart-based company Lapp, a provider of cable and connection technology, has taken over its long-standing Swiss sales partner Volland. The system provider of cable technology currently employs 35 people.

Murrplastik's KDP-Z is a cable entry plate which, according to the supplier, can insert or feed through more cables in significantly less space than comparable commercially available cable entries.

With the founding of LFS Technology, Lohmeier has expanded its product range beyond enclosure construction to include machine enclosures. A new managing director joins the company for this expansion.
During the 'DataCloud 2018' trade fair, ABB and Rittal announced the global expansion of their strategic collaboration. In future, the companies will jointly offer data center solutions for the implementation of reliable IT systems close to plants and machines.

Stäubli is taking over RS Roman Seliger Amaturenfabrik GmbH, a manufacturer of standard and safety dry disconnect couplings. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Igus offers a strain relief system for energy chains in which cables and hoses are inserted into a honeycomb and then firmly sealed. Now a further developed system is coming onto the market to replace the previous variants.

With the Blue e+ series, Rittal is launching a generation of chillers onto the market that, according to the manufacturer, enables a major leap in energy efficiency.

Every two years, igus presents the Vector Award, which recognizes "outstanding applications with energy chain systems". Out of 187 applications submitted from 30 countries, a company from Spain won the race for the golden Vector.

The Weidmüller Group can look back on a successful 2017 financial year. Buoyed by a very good market environment, the company generated sales of EUR 740.3 million.
After five years of development, Rittal celebrated the premiere of a large enclosure system at the Hannover Messe 2018, with more than 25 registered industrial property rights that promise a high degree of innovation.

At the Hanover Industrial Trade Fair, Wago presented the 'Topjob S' terminal blocks with two new actuation variants: Push-button and lever. The latter enables handling without any tools.
In the 2017 financial year, the Wago Group recorded the best sales result in its 66-year history. With an increase of 13%, the company not only exceeded its target, but also achieved the largest increase in sales in the last seven years.
To protect electrotechnical components in control and switch cabinets from excessive temperatures, the heat must be efficiently dissipated from the cabinet. Instead of an active air conditioning component, passive heat dissipation is often sufficient.
Every application is different - this also has an impact on cables and connectors and the materials used. But what should be considered in detail when selecting connection systems?

Rafi is expanding the 'Ramo' range with the Ramo T actuator with tactile feedback and Ramo I LED signal lights.
Energy supply for 6-axis robots
The energy supply system is the umbilical cord of the robot. With flexible 6-axis kinematics in particular, the question often arises: Which is the better solution - a protective hose or a modular 3-axis energy supply chain?

LFS Technology is the distributor for Lohmeier sheet metal and control cabinet systems. The company acts as a solution provider for control cabinets and machine enclosures as well as customized standard control cabinets.

RK Rose+Krieger is launching the E-II stainless steel single-tube linear axis in sizes 30 and 40, to complement the 'E-II' single-tube linear unit for format adjustment.

Koco Motion offers a comprehensive stock program of 4-pole AC asynchronous motors.