Energy chains used in the maritime industry have special requirements for safe energy and data transmission, and igus, Providence, R.I., is the only manufacturer to develop, test and certify cables in accordance with DNV GL for use in that particular field. Customers for gas production facilities, oil rigs, wind farms, port facilities and ship cranes […]
Cicoil launches Flat Cable Configurator for easy custom design
Cicoil, Valencia, Calif., is pleased to announce its New Flat Cable Configurator. Located at www.cicoil.com/flat-cable/configurator, this free web-based tool lets anyone easily design a custom flat cable in minutes. The configurator also works seamlessly on all Apple and Android devices. With a few simple mouse clicks or touch of a screen, flat cables can be […]
New website from igus connects users with right cables
A new website published by igus for SPS IPC Drives provides information on current trends in drive technology and gives a comprehensive overview of the diverse cable section. The new website, at igus.com/info/flex-cable, provides a gateway to the world of igus cables. Customers have a wide range of choices, from cables sold by the meter to […]
Intelligent cable allows predictive maintenance on moving cables
Leuze electronic presents a concrete innovation towards powering Industry 4.0 applications with its new Smart Core cable. With the smart factory revolution on the horizon, the Smart Core cable enables an innovative predictive maintenance measure specifically for applications with moving cables (i.e handling robots, welding robots, moving cables). The cable contains an additional, special sacrificial […]
Semi-rigid cable assembly for high-frequency microwave and RF designs
Intelliconnect, Crossville, Tenn., has expanded its cable assembly offering for high-frequency and mission-critical applications. Comprised of high-quality cables, connectors and terminations, this RF cable assembly product offering now includes low loss, semi-rigid, semi-flex and conformable versions. The microwave and RF cable assembly offering is designed for a wide range of applications including marine, medical, mil/aero, […]
E2.1 energy chain reduces noise emissions, cuts assembly time by 50%
A new energy chain from igus in small and medium sizes is quieter, stronger and dramatically reduces assembly time. The new E2.1 series chain saves users 50% on installation time, and adapts to the requirements of the machine. The chain offers long service life and silent operation, and in the future, users will be able […]
EMC cable gland and grounding strap added to Helukabel’s accessory lineup
Helukabel, West Dundee, Ill., recently announced that it has added two new cable accessories to its product portfolio – the HELUTOP MS-EP5 and the Cu Grounding Strap. The HELUTOP MS-EP5 is a fifth generation EMC gland that is used to ground a cable system and protect against EMC noise when bringing cables into panels or […]
USB hybrid active optical cables are compliant with USB 3.1 and 2.0
The wait is over: high-speed USB connectivity in a single cable is now possible at long distances. This week at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2019, Cosemi Technologies Inc. has launched a new, redesigned version of its USB plug-and-play hybrid Active Optical Cable (AOC). Cosemi’s new lineup supports full 10G bidirectional data for USB 3.1 Gen […]
Northwire’s cable manufacturing spotlighted on Manufacturing Marvels
Northwire Inc., Osceola, Wis., will be seen in the Manufacturing Marvels spotlight that airs during The Lou Dobb’s Tonight show on the Fox Business Network (FBN) tonight between 9:30 and 9:45 pm (Central time). Manufacturing Marvels produces a series of educational and promotional videos featuring North American manufacturing companies that provide products and services to […]
Lapp industrial data cable technology takes center stage ATX West 2019
LAPP, Florham Park, N.J., will be showcasing its data cable technology at Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West—Booth 4361. As part of its product showcase, LAPP will highlight the ways its ETHERLINE and UNITRONIC series overcome the challenges faced by many industrial data cables — including balancing high data rates with the ability to withstand demanding […]