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%
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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.
read more...Protection class IP65 according to
The ODU-MAC modular connector with spindle locking is now also available in tightness class IP65 as standard in sizes 2 to 4.
read more...Lapp takes over Swiss partner Volland
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.
read more...Edges rounded to protect cables
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.
read more...New Managing Director for LFS Technology
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.
read more...ABB and Rittal expand partnership
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.
read more...Stäubli acquires Roman Seliger Armaturenfabrik
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.
read more...Makes cable ties superfluous
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.
read more...Generate cooling energy-efficiently
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.
read more...Igus presents Vector Award
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.
read more...Highest turnover in the company's history
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.
read more...Large enclosure system facilitates assembly
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.
read more...Tool-free working thanks to terminal block with lever
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.
read more...Largest sales increase in the last seven years
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.
read more...Clever air conditioning
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.
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