Cables that have to follow the movements of robots or machines are exposed to high loads. This makes choosing the right cable all the more important.

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A multifunctional palletizing system has recently taken over the entire conveying and handling processes at the Sachsenobst winery. - All in all, a very demanding motion control and drive task.

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Is it technically feasible to transmit 100 Gigabit Ethernet via symmetrical copper cabling systems? Reutlingen University has investigated this question in a joint project with Leoni and Harting.

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In order to ensure consistent quality of fiber optic connection components in the field, precise and reproducible measurement of insertion loss for multimode fibers is essential. What is important here in detail?

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Predictive maintenance is currently one of the hot topics in mechanical and plant engineering. Equipped with the appropriate sensor technology, the energy chain will make a significant contribution to this in the future.

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Digital networking in production often takes place in control and switch cabinets. Accordingly, more and more 'smart' approaches are being introduced here.

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Harting Electronics from Espelkamp and Hirose Electric have agreed on the joint development, product standardization and marketing of a miniaturized connection technology system for 10Gbit Ethernet.

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While end devices could previously be supplied with 15 or 25 W via data cable, transmission of up to 100 W is now on the horizon - enough to power a laptop. Power over Ethernet is becoming more powerful and more interesting for users for several reasons.

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Audi is working on a prototype called eROT, in which electromechanical rotary dampers replace the previous hydraulic dampers. This allows kinetic energy to be converted into electricity instead of heat.

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What makes the passive installation component connector an intelligent infrastructure component? - A look at the development of an often misunderstood mechanical engineering component.

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TE Connectivity, a global provider of connectivity solutions and sensors, has signed a takeover agreement with the Intercontec Group. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of September.

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A research project recently demonstrated that speeds of up to 100 Gbit/s are realistic - and economically viable - for industrial data transmission via copper cables.

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The PTI 4 three-prong installation terminal blocks with push-in connection technology from Phoenix Contact allow rigid conductors up to 6 mm² to be wired directly and without tools.

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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.

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Icotek has improved the KEL-DPZ 24 cable entry plate for the introduction of non-terminated cables.

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Bopla has two new variants of the 'BoTouch' enclosure series: BoTouch BTK-IP 4.3 and BTK-IP 10.1 are designed for the installation of commercially available 4.3 and 10.1 inch capacitive touch displays.

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With the 'Roboticline' Robifix-Mini connector, Multi-Contact is presenting another solution for high-frequency welding technology: The compact design of the connector simplifies integration into modern lightweight construction concepts.

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Telegärtner Karl Gärtner has launched a flexible distributor for fiber optic cabling: The small distributor TOC ODB 68 distributes and protects fiber optic connections both indoors and outdoors.

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The DM 167 digital mix module from Sigmatek combines eight digital outputs (+24 V(DC)/1.7 A) and eight digital inputs (5 ms) on 12.5 mm × 104 mm × 74 mm. The primary and secondary sides are separated by optocouplers.

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Why would anyone want a cable that behaves like an antenna? After all, a lot has been invested in the research and development of cable shielding to prevent exactly that!

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