Large and mid-sized corporations alike are becoming more interested in automating tedious and repetitive tasks. We are still quite far, though, from fully automated processes and manufacturing and assembly still require some human interaction. It is estimated that collaborative robots are likely to account for nearly 35% of all industrial robots sold by 2025. igus […]
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SPEC 55 LF wire and cable reduces corrosion in space applications
TE Connectivity has launched the SPEC 55 low fluoride (55 LF) wire and cable insulation system for space and high altitude environments. Made from rugged fluoropolymer, TE’s SPEC 55 LF insulation system has an outgassing rating of less than 10 ppm, which helps reduce the potential for corrosion of other components due to trapped gases […]
Harnessed energy supply systems help create revolutionary piece of technology
DMG MORI, a manufacturer of machine tools, has developed a new automatic turning machine with multiple spindles that represents a technological revolution in producing turned and milled parts in both boring and bar machining. After only two years of development, the company designed MultiSprint, which are multi-spindle automatic lathes that offer unlimited possibilities with enhanced […]
Application critical flat cables ensure reliability
For electrical cable applications that require dependability, durability and peace of mind, Cicoil offers mechanically tough, yet extremely flexible cables that won’t let you down. Cicoil provides “Crystal-Clear” jacketed cables which allow for quick, easy and safe inspection of cables in just about any application, especially where 100% reliability is required. Unlike underperforming cables infused […]
Updated chainflex M control cables save space and money
igus has introduced a new cable series that offers a thinner cable structure, saving on installation space, and ensures lower bend radii. The company’s advanced chainflex M cable series proves that quality and low price are not mutually exclusive. After four years of research, igus presented the new control cables – CF880/CF881 and CF890/CF891 – […]
Light, compact cable for offshore connectivity
Huber+Suhner has launched its fire-resistant Radox OFL (Oil and Gas Flexible Lightweight) cable solution – providing the offshore industry with a safe way to reduce platform weight. Featuring a lightweight and compact design, the Radox OFL cables reduce weight and space by up to 60% when compared to other cables on the market. The cable’s […]
Push-button terminal block simplifies wiring
The TopJob S new 2202 series from WAGO features a double-deck push-button terminal block with 15° vertical conductor entry. The dual row jumper slots feature WAGO’s exclusive jumper retention spring to make wiring tasks simpler. This series utilizes WAGO’s intuitive orange push-buttons ensuring operation integrity. It also includes terminals for through, internally commoned and ground […]
IP66 cable entries simplifies cable management for all shapes and sizes
The tool-less KDS and KES cable entry systems from Conta-Clip enable easy routing and flexible rearrangement of cables and conduits in enclosures and control cabinets, with reliable strain relief and IP66 ingress protection. To install any number of differently sized and shaped cables, enclosures no longer need to be fitted with variously sized openings, reducing […]
ix Industrial: The revolution in Ethernet connectors?
The new ix Industrial interface opens new opportunities, including cable manufacturers. Contributed by Horst Messerer, Product manager .Helukabel Hardly any other connector is as widely used as the RJ45 (also known as the western plug). It has been around since the 1970s, and in the decades that followed, technologically superior variations were developed for use […]
Modular cable entry for cables with plugs
Conta-Clip expands its cable entry portfolio, launching the KDS-R system for M20 to M63 round openings suited to cables with and without plugs. This new cable management system consists of a handful of basic components: the actual cable entry frame with an integrated gasket, a two-piece thread and locking adapter plus two-piece locknut to fix […]