(Ethernet) cables put to the test
The dynamic requirements for cables and the associated energy chains are high. How must (Ethernet) cables be designed so that they can be safely routed in energy chains even under the highest bending stress?
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The dynamic requirements for cables and the associated energy chains are high. How must (Ethernet) cables be designed so that they can be safely routed in energy chains even under the highest bending stress?
A sophisticated concept is needed to be able to maintain cables subject to wear and tear in a predictive manner. Lapp is currently developing one for Ethernet cables that uses machine learning approaches, among other things.
A major challenge for manufacturers of machines and components is the variety of connection cables used by customers worldwide. What do you do if you don't want to supply a vast number of accessories?

Connectors, cable glands, cables and wires - there are always numerous innovations for industrial users when it comes to electromechanics. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized a selection of current products in a series of pictures.
Since 1 September 2019, Dr. Timo Berger has strengthened the now three-member Executive Board team at the international electrical engineering company Weidmüller. He succeeds José Carlos Álvarez Tobar.

The 'Cablefix One' cable entry system from Lütze offers industrial users a flexible solution for inserting cables into the control cabinet.
On July 1, 2019, Henning Preis took over the management of Tsubaki Kabelschlepp and Kabelschlepp Hünsborn as President & CEO. At the same time, Michael Diebel was appointed as a further Managing Director (COO) of Kabelschlepp Hünsborn.
Single-cable solutions shorten installation times and help save costs. However, hybrid cables place special demands on shielding and their materials.

The Weidmüller Group has acquired a minority stake in the Taiwanese ORing Industrial Networking Corporation with the signing of a contract on May 31. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Dr. Timo Berger will succeed José Carlos Álvarez Tobar as Chief Sales Officer of the Weidmüller Group as of September 1, 2019. Berger and Álvarez Tobar have already been working closely together in the transition phase since March 1, 2019.