With their innovative technology and performance range, the new PCB connectors from Phoenix Contact enable seamless integration of electronic components and contribute to the development of state-of-the-art devices and s...
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PCB connectors from Phoenix Contact: The Future of Interconnection Technology
Industry 4.0
IoT security fundamentals
The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the way we live and work. While the IoT offers a multitude of benefits, it also brings security risks that need to be considered. Why are high-quality components for IoT ap...
Maintenance
From Pliers to Multimeters: An Overview of the Most Important Tools for Electricians
As an electrician, it is essential to have the right tools at hand. But which ones are really necessary and which ones can be skipped? In our guide on how to choose the right tools for electricians, we show you the most ...
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A little Extra with a Big Effect: The Benefits of Battery Fuses
Fuse links are often the little extra in battery technology, but can have a big effect. They provide protection and safety when using batteries and, in the worst case scenario, can even prevent fires. Learn more about th...
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Innovations in the Switch Sector: The Latest Developments from Marquardt
Rocker switches are often the unassuming heroes in our electronic devices. But if they don't work properly, the whole system can be thrown out of balance. Marquardt has taken on this challenge and presents the latest dev...
Manufacturing Industry
Additive Manufacturing: Trends in Design Engineering
Although the term "additive manufacturing" covers a wide range of production methods, industrial 3D printing is increasingly crystallizing as the new umbrella term. What innovations can be expected, and what developments...
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RAFI MICON 5 and RACON ST Tactile Switches – Robustness in Miniature Format
Sealing printed circuit boards is particularly difficult when electromechanical components such as short-travel key switches are installed. A price- and process-optimized nano sealing often fails due to the penetration o...
Maintenance
DIN 31051: Fundamentals of Maintenance
Keeping technical facilities in good shape when it comes to their efficiency, operational safety and longevity requires careful maintenance. The standard DIN 31051 offers a structured approach to effective maintenance an...
Maintenance
Inspection Techniques in Electrical Engineering
Inspection techniques in electrical engineering are indispensable for ensuring the safety and functionality of electrical systems. But what methods are there and how can they be used effectively? In our article, we give ...
Manufacturing Industry
Sustainable Manufacturing: Sustainability Approaches for the Manufacturing Industry
How can the manufacturing industry become more sustainable and what are the benefits? We highlight various sustainability approaches - from raw material management to circular economy to CSR reporting. We also show why s...
Industry 4.0
Quality in Equipment and Mechanical Engineering: Basis for Smooth Processes
In times when energy- and cost-efficient solutions are sought in virtually every area, the desire for long-lasting and robust products and components is once again increasingly noticeable in equipment and mechanical engi...
Industry 4.0
Usability Engineering in Equipment and Mechanical Engineering
Equipment and mechanical engineering are often complex and confusing. But it is precisely here that usability engineering can help to simplify the operation of machines and thus increase productivity. Find out exactly ho...
Industry 4.0
Safety in Equipment and Mechanical Engineering
In the complex segment of equipment and mechanical engineering, the safety factor plays a central role alongside quality and usability. Depending on the type of equipment and area of application, specific legal requireme...
Industry 4.0
Robotics on the Rise: What Trends Are Awaiting Us?
15.7 billion US dollars. That is the estimated current value of the existing stock of industrial robots. In the past year, investments in this area have once again increased significantly. The reason: The efficiency requ...
Energy efficiency
Buildings as a Grid: Buildings as an Energy Network
When it comes to smart buildings, the topic of the energy transition inevitably comes up. Intensive consideration of sustainable decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization ultimately gave rise to the "Buildings...