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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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!
The modularization of machines and systems will further increase the importance of connectors in industry. What do these components have to do to meet the demand for ever more flexible use?

Control cabinet and housing technology
As part of a reorganization of production in Germany, the enclosure manufacturer Rittal is gradually closing four plants by 2018, expanding two and building a completely new plant in Haiger.

Every two years, Igus presents the Vector Award at the Hannover Messe trade fair, recognizing special applications with energy chain systems. This year, the golden Vector went to Robotic Drilling Systems from Norway.

The Weidmüller Group and ads-tec are pooling their resources in the areas of remote maintenance, cloud services and automation technology. To this end, both partners will operate a joint connectivity platform.

Connection technology / Connection technology
José Carlos Alvarez Tobar has been responsible for global sales and global market communication at the Weidmüller Group in Detmold since March 1, 2016. He brings decades of experience to the company.
The Wago Group was able to increase its turnover by 9% in the 2015 financial year. According to Sven Hohorst and Axel Börner from the Wago Management Board, this was due in particular to the European market. Looking ahead to 2016, they are "cautiously optimistic".
In general, UL approval makes it easier to enter the Canadian and US markets, as it provides a basic level of acceptance. However, not all ULs are the same. Therefore, the choice of approval type for electrical cables, for example, should be carefully considered.

The advanced Micro Flizz MF10 cable carrier system from Igus can safely guide data, energy and media at 6 m/s over a length of up to 100 m.

With 'u-remote' from Weidmüller, users can easily integrate serial communication devices into their automation architecture: a new universal communication module allows use as either an RS232, RS485 or RS422 interface.

Friesland Kabel is presenting the flexible, heavy-duty cables with polyurethane (PUR) sheathing, which are suitable for the loops of wind turbines, cranes, passenger boarding bridges at airports or loading terminals in ports, for example.

Stefan Olding has been Managing Director of the Harting Technology Group's largest sales company since the beginning of February 2016. He takes over the position from Rüdiger Prill.

The MFP8 IE Cat. 6A RJ45 connector from Telegärtner has a special cable gland that accepts cable diameters of up to 10 mm. Together with the robust cable gland, the connector is particularly suitable for harsh industrial environments.

With the Rail System, Rollon offers a modular system of various heavy-duty linear axes and guides that can be used to add a seventh axis to robot applications.

Change in the management of Rittal: On July 1, 2016, owner Friedhelm Loh appointed manager Dr. Karl-Ulrich Köhler as CEO of the Rittal International Foundation and Chairman of the Management Board of Rittal GmbH & Co.