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9 months ago
Designing out contamination
Contamination can impact almost any kind of industrial process. Contamination can mean stopped production, followed by costly cleanup, loss of reputation and unhappy customers.
9 months ago
The New Leader in Connectors?
Industry 4.0 is the name for the automation and integration of smart technologies into the manufacturing environment. In this article we see how Hirose are working to provide Industry 4.0 with the connectors of tomorrow.
9 months ago
Keeping Cool in the World of IoT
As the world of IoT grows, we will see applications in increasingly challenging environments. Protecting the equipment will need us to choose the right products, and in this article we look at some clever solutions.
11 months ago
Customisation is Key
Customisation of a product can often be key to a successful integration in any switch application. This article looks at the KSC Series and its benefits to the engineer
1 year ago
Robust Connectors for Rail Applications
Railway rolling stock must operate in the harshest conditions, and components need to be chosen that can deliver reliability. We take a look at the HR43 from Hirose that delivers high performance in demanding environments.
1 year ago
Installing Tool-Free Connectors
Phoenix Contact has just released a new family of connectors that offer tool-free installation. Based on the fantastically popular RJ45 connector, this new family is intended to make networking easier for the installer.
1 year ago
Five Great Reasons to Control Your Fan
Are you running fans for ventilation or cooling? Do you want to save money and energy? By controlling your fans and not running them at full speed, you could benefit from lower energy consumption and improved whole-life costs.
1 year ago
Switching for Lighting Applications
C&K have created a guide to their portfolio, allowing you to choose from their huge variety of switches tailored to meet the requirements of the lighting industry.
1 year ago
Power on the PCB with REDCUBE
The current explosion of electric and hybrid vehicles, alongside the growth of microgeneration, requires connection of high power directly onto the PCB. This article looks at Wurth's approach to the problem.
1 year ago
Can you vandalise an anti-vandal switch?
With my interest in applications, materials and performance, I am fascinated to understand exactly what "vandal resistance" actually means in the world of switches...
1 year ago
Connecting your PCBs with SKEDD
Last year, we took a look at the new SKEDD connectors from Phoenix Contact. Now the product family is expanding, we take a look at some practical applications.
1 year ago
System Resistance – Overcoming Back Pressure
In previous articles on why we need airflow, maintaining a healthy environment indoors and providing cooling for processes generating heat were discussed.