
Motherboard in Mini-ITX format
Kontron presents the 'K3836-Q/R mITX', a motherboard in a compact mini-ITX format. It is equipped with the latest Intel Core processors of the 12th, 13th and 14th generation and a set of modern interfaces.
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Kontron presents the 'K3836-Q/R mITX', a motherboard in a compact mini-ITX format. It is equipped with the latest Intel Core processors of the 12th, 13th and 14th generation and a set of modern interfaces.
Until now, there have often been concerns about reliability and manageability when using fiber optic cables (FO) in harsh environments. However, current plug contacts also enable safe fiber optic connections in industrial environments, aviation and medicine.

Delta has announced the opening of a new location in Stuttgart. The company moved into the office with 350 m2 of floor space in August 2024. The focus of activities here is on robotics development for the local market and for Europe.

Kontron has announced that it will manufacture its 5G modules entirely in Europe in future. In doing so, the company wants to underline its commitment to shorter supply chains, Europe's technological sovereignty and the reduction of CO2 emissions.

With 'Anybus Defender', HMS Networks presents a new product range for the highest cyber security requirements in industrial environments. The new product range offers protection for networks in the manufacturing industry and for the critical infrastructure sector, among others.

The new unmanaged switch '10Base-T1L SPE' from Weidmüller offers a range of one kilometer and power transmission with class A Profinet conformity.
In today's fast-paced industrial environment, it is essential that production processes run smoothly and efficiently. However, one critical aspect that is often overlooked is the importance of PLC backup and restore procedures.
OPC UA is also establishing itself as a standard for the exchange of process data between controllers. The next step is now to extend the concepts developed for the controller-to-controller use case for the controller-to-device and device-to-device use cases.

The 'VO330570' optical displacement measuring system from ipf with a scanning range of 15 to 60 mm detects all moving objects without contact and therefore without slippage, regardless of material or color.

Innovation Day of the SmartFactory-KL
The annual SmartFactory-KL Innovation Day has been taking place since 2008. And so it is no exaggeration to speak of a tradition when the industry event brings experts from industry, research and politics to Kaiserslautern.