ETG specifies one-cable solution
At SPS IPC Drives 2015 in Nuremberg, Beckhoff presented 'Ethercat P', the transmission of data and power via a single cable. The ETG has now also specified the technology.
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read more...Personnel changes at Weidmülller
The Detmold-based company Weidmüller has made or is planning changes to its management team. Dr. Peter Köhler, Jörg Timmermann and Dr. Timo Berger are affected.
read more...Manufactured according to customer requirements
The company Elektro-Bauelemente May offers an enclosure for control technology designed according to customer specifications. The customer's specifications were general: a small, compact enclosure with ventilation.
read more...As a five-pole variant
Following the market launch of the M12x1 power products with S and T coding last year, Escha now offers the five-pole variants.
read more...Three installation variants for floor cabling
Consolidation points (CPs) are stationary distribution points for the flexible management of floor cabling in buildings and industrial areas.
read more...Attenuation values of 60 dB
Binder will be showcasing 17 new products from various areas in the circular connector sector.
read more...For IP20 Ethernet connections
Harting is launching the ix Industrial, which, according to the company, sets "a new standard for IP20 Ethernet connections". Until now, the RJ45 connector has been the epitome of the Ethernet interface in an IP20 environment.
read more...Modular sealing system
With the connector grommets, Rittal offers a flexible solution for the insertion of pre-assembled cables in the base area of enclosures and control cabinets.
read more...Can be used indoors and outdoors
Telegärtner offers a flexible distributor for fiber optic cabling: The robust small distributor TOC ODB 68 distributes and protects fiber optic connections both indoors and outdoors.
read more...Four different codings
The M12 Power connector from Hummel has grown: The product family includes overmolded and freely assembled cable and coupling connectors as well as overmolded right-angle connectors.
read more...Save time during engineering
Klippon Connect is the name of Weidmüller's terminal blocks and process-supporting services, which are designed to enable time savings of up to 75% in engineering, consistently error-free wiring and faster marking processes.
read more...Lapp Group acquires
The Lapp Group, a provider of integrated solutions in cable and connection technology, has acquired two companies: Ceam Cavi Speciali and Fender Cables. The Stuttgart-based company intends to strengthen its position in the field of data transmission, among other things.
read more...Cooled systems charge electric cars faster
Leoni is developing a concept for cooled charging systems to shorten the charging times of electric cars and plug-in hybrids. These should enable charging times of three to five minutes for a range of 100 kilometers.
read more...TE Connectivity appoints new Intercontec management
TE Connectivity (TE), a provider of connectivity and sensor solutions, has appointed Peter Van Loo as General Manager of Intercontec following the completion of the acquisition of the Intercontec Group.
read more...Follow-up with Ulrich Wallenhorst
Sensors to the cloud
Under the title 'Smart Manufacturing Connectivity for Brownfield Sensors', the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has confirmed a new testbed under the leadership of TE Connectivity. CTO Ulrich Wallenhorst explains the goal behind it.
read more...Weidmüller reorganizes terminal block range
On the occasion of the development of a new generation of terminal blocks, Weidmüller is reorganizing its entire product portfolio under the name 'Klippon Connect'. The topic of control current distribution has also been further developed in this context.
read more...Showtime for the 35th Motek
More than 1000 exhibitors are inviting visitors to Stuttgart from October 10 to 13 - over 900 at Motek, the trade fair for production and assembly automation, and around 100 at Bondexpo, the trade fair for bonding technology, which is being held at the same time.
read more...News from the field of electromechanics
Cables, connectors etc. are the backbone of every factory. The "smarter" the latter becomes, the higher the demands on the passive elements for signal and energy transmission. Computer&AUTOMATION has compiled the latest products from the field of electromechanics.
read more...Comparison of manufacturing processes
In the production of electronic housings, the choice of the respective manufacturing process depends decisively on the series size. What are the typical processes and how do they differ?
read more...The cable in the context of Industry 4.0
The topic of Industry 4.0 does not stop at any automation discipline - not even electromechanics. How can a traditional cable manufacturer position itself here? Guido Ege, Head of Product Management and Development at Lapp, takes a stand.
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