Change in the Weidmüller Management Board

Dr. Timo Berger will succeed José Carlos Álvarez Tobar as Chief Sales Officer of the Weidmüller Group on September 1, 2019. Berger and Álvarez Tobar have been working closely together since March 1, 2019.
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Dr. Timo Berger will succeed José Carlos Álvarez Tobar as Chief Sales Officer of the Weidmüller Group on September 1, 2019. Berger and Álvarez Tobar have been working closely together since March 1, 2019.
Laying of the foundation stone

Binder, the specialist for circular connectors, has laid the foundation stone for a new main plant at its Neckarsulm site. A new building is being constructed in Rötelstraße, which will provide space for production, logistics, offices, social rooms and a canteen.

Wittenstein presents the smart gearboxes with "cynapse" for the first time. They have an integrated sensor module that enables Industry 4.0 connectivity. The innovation is initially available for the alpha Premium Line gearboxes, Wittenstein announced.

Harting will be presenting numerous new products and smart solutions at the trade fair. In addition to a bundle of new and improved connectors, the company will also be showing a charging station for a vehicle study.

Rittal is focusing on Industry 4.0 at its new plant in Haiger in central Hesse, where it has made the largest investment in the company's history at 250 million euros. To coincide with the launch of the new AX compact enclosures and KX small enclosures, the family-owned company is setting up production according to 4.0 criteria.
Motek 2019 in the starting blocks

The 38th Motek - International Trade Fair for Production and Assembly Automation - will take place in Stuttgart from October 7 to 10, 2019. A welcome must-attend event for all designers, users and production managers looking for practical solutions for industrial manufacturing and assembly.

The 38th Motek will take place in Stuttgart from October 7 to 10, 2019. Trade fair organizer Schall is expecting around 1,000 exhibitors to present their innovations and solutions in the field of production and assembly automation.
Starting signal for 5G deployment in industry

The Hannover Messe is the starting signal for the use of super-fast mobile communications in industry. The latest smartphones and private applications are still the subject of discussion when it comes to the new standard, but 5G can really come into its own in industrial applications.

ABB adapts smart sensor technology to pillow block bearings from Dodge. The aim is to avoid unscheduled downtimes and extend the service life of systems.
Rittal presents new enclosures and small...

Rittal is presenting new compact enclosures and small enclosures in Hanover. The new AX and KX not only offer simpler and faster assembly, but also greater flexibility and safety. They have been further developed into a system solution for Industry 4.0.