HARTING will be featuring this year at RAILTEX 2017, with its new diversified systems in the fields of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and industrial computing for rail applications. As the rail industry continues to grow and diversify, HARTING has expanded its product offering to meet the industry’s developing market requirements. One new offering to the market is MICA - Modular Industry Computer Architecture – which is be...

HARTING has expanded its range of so-called “smart” connectors which can provide identification of key machine components or functional control elements and are also increasingly being deployed for machinery predictive maintenance. Communication can be performed using inexpensive bidirectional systems like the I2C bus, as well as standardised bus systems such as CAN Bus.

  HARTING now offers a range of connectorised cable assemblies which provide a key element in the power distribution infrastructure of a data centre - by linking the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and the Power Distribution Units (PDUs).

At the Industry 4.0 summit, HARTING (stand V25) will show its range of Industry 4.0 solutions, incorporating Modular Integrated Computer Architecture for industrial networking, and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems. HARTING’s approach to smart manufacturing is grounded in the addition of intelligence to manufacturing processes with the aim of achieving a high level of connectivity, visibility, awareness, and adaptability at...

A surface-mount version of HARTING’s M12 miniature circular connectors has been introduced, which are compatible with rapid assembly processes using automated pick-and-place systems. The automated assembly of printed circuit boards is expanding to include ever more components.

  A two-piece angled printed-circuit board connector has been introduced by HARTING which allows a standard M12 circular connector to be mounted in a configuration that allows access to space-saving switches.

To meet the growing needs of today’s railway sector, HARTING has expanded its family of M12 PushPull circular connectors with a number of new versions. The railway transportation market is continuing to grow steadily, both for long-distance travel and for urban area rail networks. 

During Data Centre World at London's ExCel exhibition centre, HARTING will showcase its ranges of asset management and connectivity solutions for data centres on Stand N73. A major new development is the Ha-VIS RFID LOCFIELD antenna, which provides real-time monitoring of asset movements within the data centre. 

HARTING has expanded its har-flex connector family with the addition of individual cable connectors for the self-assembly of custom cable assemblies. The new self-assembly connectors offer customers an even higher degree of flexibility and versatility in the connection of PCBs using custom-length cable assemblies. Today’s customers are demanding flexible solutions and short response times in the production of these assemblies, particul...

A CAN (Controller Area Network) module has been added to HARTING's range of Han-Modular ID smart connectors. CAN is a bus system for automation and control which features a number of advantages such as high functional reliability and the ability to operate in demanding and harsh conditions. 

The M12 Power L-code connector is now available from HARTING in all versions. Meeting the power requirements of Industry 4.0 solutions, M12 Power product is designed to replace 7/8-inch circular connectors by offering a powerful 0.75 kW rating from a compact package that is ideally suited to operate within confined spaces. The device meets the requirements of the IEC 61076-2-111 standard, with standardised housing connections that repre...

HARTING has expanded its Han-Modular connector family with the addition of two shielded Cat 6A data modules. These combine high mating-cycle (HMC) capability with operation at data rates in the Gigabit Ethernet range. The introduction of the new modules is in response to the increasing modularisation of industrial facilities, which is leading to a growing demand for high mating-cycle connectors capable of handling high-speed data in addition...

The recent UK launch of HARTING’s Han-Modular Switch US4 connector has been reaffirmed as a strategic part of its Industry 4.0 portfolio. This connector is designed to save control cabinet space, reduce wiring and improve distributed networking, specifically in support of Industry 4.0 modernisation programmes.

Expanding its preLink integrated Ethernet connection system, HARTING has launched new versions of the preLink termination block for interfacing with PROFINET, industrial Ethernet and ultra-flexible cables, typically used on robots. Delivering even more flexibility and ease of use for preLink connection technology, the preLink termination block is now available in a black PROFINET version.

Han-ModularTwin is a new connector housing that allows two modules from the HARTING Han-Modularrange to be combined in a space-saving and flexible way. The new angular housing means that the system is now easy to use as a motor connector.

  The Ha-VIS RF-R300 UHF RFID reader from HARTING is a highly flexible unit which combines extremely robust construction for use in the toughest industrial environments with flexible modular software that allows it to be tailored to a wide range of applications.

HARTING has introduced a range of housing components which allow the company's Han 3A size connectors to be produced with larger diameters, enabling them to be used with cables up to 25% wider. As a result, customers will be able to use contact inserts with higher rated current and bigger cross-sections - such as the Han Q series.

HARTING and HIROSE have reached agreement on the joint development, product standardisation and marketing of a miniaturised connection technology system for 10GbE.

Expanding its range of M12 connectors, HARTING has announced a space-saving female PFT (Panel Feed Through) with a PushPull locking mechanism. The M12 PFT Slim Design, available with D and X coding, makes it easier to connect Fast Ethernet and 10Gb/s Ethernet cables in applications where space is limited.

A cable-to-cable industrial connector hood which offers secure moisture protection to the IP67 and IP69K, allowing the speedy installation and easy retrofitting of flexible, food-safe cable extensions to be carried out in the food and beverage industry has been introduced by HARTING. The special easy-to-clean design of the Han F+B cable-to-cable hood prevents dirt pockets from forming on the cabling, allowing the system to be used on equipme...