Plugging instead of wiring
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?
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read more...Control cabinet and housing technology
Rittal reorganizes production sites
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.
read more...Award for heavy-duty robot
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.
read more...Joint cloud platform from Weidmüller and ads-tec
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.
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New Chief Sales Officer at Weidmüller
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.
read more...European market as growth driver
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".
read more...UL certification - what machine builders should know
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.
read more...Smooth and quiet rolling
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.
read more...Three standard interfaces integrated
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.
read more...Resistant to abrasion
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.
read more...New managing director appointed
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.
read more...Cable diameter up to 10 mm
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.
read more...Seventh axis for robots
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.
read more...Karl-Ulrich Köhler becomes new CEO
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.
read more...Growth in all regions
The Stuttgart-based Lapp Group closed the 2014/2015 financial year with significant sales growth - the company reported an increase of 8.1%.
read more...News from building automation
Intelligent building automation opens up great potential for the industry to reduce energy costs. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest product innovations in this segment in a series of pictures.
read more...Integrated poke-in function
TE presents modular and detachable poke-in connectors for wire-to-board connectivity. Thanks to the poke-in function, these connectors with a 4.0 mm pitch are quick and easy to install, according to the manufacturer.
read more...Multiple bridges in one track
With Wago's new cross-bridging device for endless bridging from 1 to 3 of the 2002 series, the solution of various bridging tasks should become even easier.
read more...Housing only 36 mm wide
Wöhner presents Omus, an electronic hybrid switch for resistive loads. It offers hybrid technology with adjustable current monitoring, integrated fuses for short-circuit protection and a safe energy supply via the supplier's 'CrossLink' adapter technology.
read more...Transmit currents of up to 16 amps
M12 circular connectors for data and power applications are becoming increasingly important in automation - and the number of variants available on the market is growing accordingly. What do users need to consider when selecting a connector system and what are the most important characteristic values?
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