Seamless production sits at the core of every company‘s operations. If production stops, due to an error for example, a quick response is required. But what if the specialist for the plant is not on site? Thanks to digitalisation, the magic words in this case are often remote maintenance. Estimates assume that up to 60 percent of errors can be resolved or at least supported via remote access. Weidmüller‘s u-link remote access service offers a system that is easy to install, easy to configure...

The power-to-weight ratio (also mass-to-power ratio) is a common parameter in the specification of vehicles and engines. This specification is not known for industrial computers, but nevertheless the weight plays an important role as soon as they are used in „moving“ applications. Not only the dead weight, but also the resulting inertial forces lead to enormous additional expenses.

Balluff offers its newest special Ethernet/IP network blocks for assembly and material handling technology. The IO-Link masters (BNI00EF/ BNI00EH) enable not only rapid integration of various IO-Link devices into existing networks, but also feature multiple ports with 4 Ampere output current for connecting drive equipment such as 24 V DC motors or electrical stoppers.

Yamaichi Electronics designs, manufactures, and distributes various automotive connectors for applications like e.g. infotainment, camera systems, car computing, antennas, TV, navigation, radar and lidar as well as battery management systems, etc. The automotive connectors are produced in ISO TS16949 certified manufacturing sites. The Y-Lock Pullforce connector/FFC system is also suitable for many other applications, e.g. in embedded systems, automation, medical technology, measurement &...

In the Product News 2021 CONEC provides an overview of new connectors of the product groups M8x1, M12x1, HDSCS and M12x1 panel mount connectors. In addition to a variety of connectors for all current standards, CONEC‘s particular strength is the integrated moulding of components and assemblies as well as in the development of customized solutions.

Hamamatsu Photonics provides InGaAs solutions covering the visible (VIS), near infrared (NIR), and short wavelength infrared (SWIR) regions. Our solutions fulfill different applications including spectrometers for spectrometry, scientific cameras for microscopy, and machine vision for industrial imaging. Also, we provide driver modules and evaluation boards to decrease your design time. Customizations are available for specific applications and requirements.

Solutions and innovations for factory automation, material flow, laboratory, and people counting. High-precision sensors for medical technology, high-performance control technology, and IIoT-based material flow solutions – Panasonic Industry Europe presents innovative products and solutions to meet today‘s challenges across industries and in society.

To round off the range of ready-made BUS cables, CONEC has included patch cords in its product range that are manufactured with an industrial Ethernet cord with a stranded wire cross-section of AWG22.

Mitac thin Mini ITX motherboards from ICP Germany are particularly suitable as a basis for panel PCs, display systems, KIOSK systems or particularly flat embedded systems. Due to the extremely flat construction, the industrial design, the long availability as well as the extensive interfaces and the large selection of boards, the use of this form factor is recommended.

Printec-DS Keyboard has launched the DS1T product series of industrial single pushbuttons. Using the new series, existing systems can be expanded easily, and customer-specific new developments can be implemented quickly and cost-effectively. Thanks to the universal design of the buttons, combinations of different technologies are possible in a very small space.

TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand DDA series of DIN rail mounted DC-DC converters up to 500 W output power. The DDA series use TDK Lambda Point-of-Load converters of the i6A series without galvanic isolation.

Machine vision requires high-performance computers that have been specially developed for high-speed optical detection and analysis on site. For these demanding tasks, Spectra has developed the powerful Spectra PowerBox 500 embedded computer series.

NASA’s fifth rover is on the way to Mars. Its main mission is to collect soil samples that will be analysed on Earth later. The rover will also carry a helicopter that will perform the first flights on the Red Planet. maxon's precision DC and BLDC motors will be used for numerous mission-critical tasks.

With each new generation, electrical devices are becoming smaller, more powerful and safer to use. The devices have to meet the ever-growing market requirements and within increasingly shorter development cycles. In addition, the digital transformation in industry continues to progress and requires reliable and stable connections for its implementation. All this presents device manufacturers with major challenges that must be solved using the right device connection technology.

In 2014, the collaboration between CONEC and the team of Kamaro‑Engineering began. Kamaro-Engineering e.V. specializes in the development of field robots which enable new, environmentally friendly methods in agriculture.

Turck's IO-Link system box, consisting of I/O module, sensors and indicator light enables users to discover the benefits of the communication standard. Turck is now offering a compact starter kit for users wishing to discover the benefits of the IO-Link digital communication protocol. The IO-Link devices contained in the box enable interested users to set up their own system and thus gain hands-on experience in the technology.

The new versions of the CONEC valve connectors are mostly used as Y-distributors for the distribution of signals and power, with variable cable lengths and the possibility to assemble different connectors at the cable ends according to customer requirements.

dSPACE and Velodyne Lidar Inc. have entered into a partnership to accelerate future developments of lidar technologies for autonomous driving. To this end, dSPACE, a leader and partner for simulation and validation in the automotive industry, has joined the Velodyne program ‘Automated with Velodyne.’ The program aims to accelerate ecosystem interactions and rapidly integrate lidar innovations into a range of autonomous solutions including autonomous driving.

What was unthinkable a few years ago is now becoming reality with digitalisation and additive manufacturing – for example customized bicycle helmets. The head is simply scanned with a smartphone app and the process for the custom-made helmet is initiated. Siemens, together with EOS, has supported this vision of the bicycle helmet manufacturer Hexr.

Robust control TBEN-L-PLC with integrated Edge Gateway – Turck has presented the TBEN-L PLC as the world's first IP67 controller for industrial applications, which not only offers an onboard CODESYS PLC but also enables a cloud connection and communication with different Ethernet protocols at the same time, thanks to its multiprotocol technology.

In everyday business, the motto increasingly tends to be: faster, more precise and more cost efficient. Therefore, a continuous value-added process is essential. Weidmüller supports this with an end-to-end, safe and convenient connection solution using PUSH IN connection technology. PUSH IN is the state-of-the-art connection solution that offers maximum efficiency – from planning through to installation and maintenance. The PUSH IN technology makes many tasks in the field of electrical...

Wherever additional safety is required in an application or machine availability and technical function security need to be significantly increased, redundant systems offer significant advantages. This applies as well to the BTL7 multiple redundant magnetostrictive linear position sensors from Balluff. These are available with the two digital interfaces SSI and start/top.

For many years, circular 7/8" connectors have been available for the requirements of the American market. In addition to overmoulded cable connectors, the CONEC product portfolio also includes field-attachable-connectors as well as flange connectors with strands or for direct PCB assembly.

Stable, highly available and secure: the demands on industrial wireless solutions are high. By participating in the Webinar series, you will benefit from the core competence of Schildknecht AG in the field of industrial radio data transmission. All webinars last 30 to 45 minutes and then offer a question and answer session of approx. 15 minutes.