
Hans Seifert to Become Chief Sales Officer
Sigmatek has appointed Hans Seifert as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). His area of responsibility includes international sales, marketing, application engineering, and support.

MicroControl is launching the next generation of compact analog input modules. The new modules are µCAN.4.ai-BOX for voltage/current, µCAN.4.sg-BOX for strain gauge sensors and µCAN.4.ti-BOX for temperature sensors.

Profibus & Profinet International
A recent analysis by the market research institute Omdia confirms that Profinet is the leading technology in the field of industrial Ethernet protocols. In addition to its broad market penetration, Profinet's consistent focus on security is particularly impressive - a decisive factor in times of increasing networking and digital threats.

Stefan Becker has been appointed Managing Director of Eckelmann Automation Technology in Shanghai and will manage the subsidiary together with Zhongwei Huang.

Rockwell Automation is launching an Ethernet/IP control cabinet solution. The aim of this further development is to meet the growing demand for smarter, faster and better networked production processes.

Softing Industrial Automation has acquired 100% of the shares in Delta Logic Automatisierungstechnik in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

The modular, dynamic multi-axis servo system 'DIAS-Drive 2000' from Sigmatek has been reinforced: The 'MDP 2200-L-01' single-axis module for controlling synchronous servo motors provides up to 20 A rated current.

HMS Networks is launching another version of the embedded communication interfaces 'Anybus CompactCom'. Anybus CompactCom B40 Mini' complements the 40 series with a communication interface that is optimized for automated production.

Spectra's tGW-700 series Modbus TCP to RTU/ASCII gateways allow Modbus/TCP hosts to easily communicate with Modbus RTU/ASCII serial devices over an Ethernet network.

The international Lütze Group will be acquired by the US-based Amphenol Corporation on October 1, 2024.

The Weidmüller Group is strengthening its first management level as of October 1, 2024: Dr. Sebastian Durst, previously Chief Operations Officer, will take over the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).