
New hybrid connectors for innovative applications
Hybrid connectors are gaining increasing acceptance on the market. More and more applications are relying on this one-cable technology.
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Hybrid connectors are gaining increasing acceptance on the market. More and more applications are relying on this one-cable technology.

Last November, the SPS was held as a virtual industry get-together. However, after a successful digital premiere, visitors are set to return to Nuremberg this year.
Roundtables, lectures and panel discussions
Although the live days of SPS Connect are over, participants still have access to the specialist contributions on the main topics covered. The experts' presentations and panel discussions will be available on demand until the end of the year, as will the opportunity to continue exchanging ideas via the chat function.

From November 24 to 26, SPS Connect proved with a high number of participants that an exchange between providers and users works even in times of pandemic.

Pilz has designed the two operator terminals PMIviso v807 and v812 for dusty and dirty environments. The robust variants are used in the visualization and diagnosis of automation processes.
PlantPAx 5.0 from Rockwell Automation

With PlantPAx 5.0, Rockwell Automation is launching a new version of its process control system. Users benefit from a smaller footprint and a new process module library.

According to Turck, the TBEN-L-PLC is the first IP67 controller for industrial use that has a Codesys PLC on board, enables a direct cloud connection and can communicate simultaneously via various Ethernet protocols thanks to multiprotocol technology.

Bosch Rexroth has launched sales of its compact ctrlX Core controller at the SPS Connect trade fair.

Sinamics G115D from Siemens is a compact drive system specially designed for horizontal conveyor applications, comprising motor, frequency inverter and gearbox in a single unit.

Lütze offers switch cabinet products certified to the UL-50E standard for use on the North American market.