Expanding the Han-Power T series of industrial networking modules, HARTING has announced the release of a power distributor unit featuring three PushPull Power connectors. This allows actuators and sensors to be linked to the periphery of industrial production processes rapidly and securely.

With regular headlines about the latest cybercrime attack stealing important or commercially sensitive data, the physical security of IT equipment is often overlooked. One area in particular is the almost casual theft of small pieces of equipment from the racks. For example, the latest helium filled 10TB hard drive represent a £600 investment and with up to 22 drives used in a 4U storage array, loss through theft can be substantial.

  A Han 3A stainless steel coupling housing has been added to Harting's Han-INOX connector series, featuring premium non-rusting stainless steel which makes it ideally suited for applications involving corrosive fluids.

The expansion of its Han Multiplier range has been announced by HARTING. Han Multipliers help simplify the assembly of connectors where multiple contacts are carrying the same potential (voltage). Interlinked cabling of decentralised control cabinets in a modern factory/production line environment often creates situations where multiple contacts need the same potential (e.g. Ground or 24V), for example when providing connections for sensors,...

Meeting the demand created by energy-hungry Industry 4.0 applications in the field, HARTING has announced the launch of the HARTING M12 Power. This connector offers sufficient power carrying capabilities and at the same time it boasts a smaller design footprint, allowing users to save on both space and number of interfaces.

HARTING has announced the latest developments in its support and advocacy for the ‘Industry 4.0’ initiative. This rapidly growing movement is driving the trend towards the so-called ‘Smart Factory’ which is enabled by the connection of the real and virtual world with sensors and actuators interfacing to the cloud via the internet.

Exhibiting its range of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) products, HARTING will be at the IMHX show 13th-16th September in Birmingham (Stand UK14). Products on show will include the unique Ha-VIS LOCFIELD antenna and the Ha-VIS RF-R300 UHF RFID reader, both designed to meet some of the toughest industrial RFID applications.

HARTING has announced a significant expansion of its commitment to the EPLAN Data Portal. The EPLAN Data Portal is a web service providing a component catalogue, built into the EPLAN Platform which is the e-CAD system with over 100,000 license sales to its credit.

  Extending its range of hoods and housings, HARTING's Han HPR series is designed for safety-critical applications in harsh and dynamic environments, such as railways and rail vehicles.

  Complementing the 50 different modules already available in the Han-Modular range, HARTING has announced a PE (Protective Earth) module for the pluggable connection of large PE cross sections of between 10 and 35mm2.

HARTING has for the first time released information about the uptake of its current sensors by the renewable energy industry. HARTING current sensors are presently ensuring the continuous and reliable operation of wind turbines for major wind farm installations around the world. One of the world’s major wind turbine manufacturers is using 1,000A rated HARTING HCS 1000 Hall-effect sensors to monitor the input & output power feeds of the ...

HARTING has announced that its Ha-VIS eCon 2000 and 3000 16-port unmanaged Ethernet switches are now certified by Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Germanischer Lloyd (GL). Compliant with DNV's rules for classification of Ships, High Speed & Light Craft and Offshore standards, enabling the robust switches to be specified for installation on a wide range of sea-going craft.

HARTING has announced a range of current transformers developed in close collaboration with key the companies in wind energy plant construction to specifically meet key ‘alternative energy industry’ requirements. The product development has been focused on good functional reliability and high mechanical stability. The result is accurate feed control with high levels of precision.

HARTING has published two whitepapers for businesses planning to implement ‘Industry 4.0’ methods and IIoT networks. The first paper, by Dr Karsten Walther and Dr Jan Regtmeir, makes the case for virtualisation using Linux Containers. The second defines the practical uses of Linux Containers and describes how to implement the technique using HARTING’s MICA (Modular Industry Computing Architecture).

HARTING has announced plans for its stand in the Rail Alliance Tent at ‘Rail Live’. HARTING Technology will include on its stand Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions designed for rail and tram vehicle maintenance. Rail Live will be held at the Quiton Rail Technology Centre, Warwickshire on 22nd & 23rd June. 

HARTING will be showing a range of connectors, device connection technology and network components for the energy market on stand 20 at the Global Offshore Wind 2016 exhibition, 21st-22nd June, in Manchester. This is the first time that HARTING has participated in this annual conference and exhibition, but the company already has an impressive track record in the market.

HARTING plans to connect to a new market on the 14th June when it starts a three-day show on stand A42 of the Seawork International exhibition at Mayflower Park, Southampton. HARTING’s expertise in developing electrical connectivity products for harsh environments is highlighted in a range of components suitable to the Marine and Shipbuilding industry.

HARTING has announced the UK commercial availability of its ruggedised computer, MICA (Modular Industry Computing Architecture). The device was displayed for the first time in the UK at the ‘Drives and Controls’ show in April, and is now fully supported by HARTING Ltd for commercial use.

  HARTING has announced the introduction of its new Han ES Press contact inserts with tool-free quick connection technology. These inserts significantly reduce assembly time during wiring and jumpers offer the possibility of potential multiplication in the connector.

US President Barack Obama visited the Harting Technology Group’s stand at Hannover Messe together with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, with the Harting family greeting the two heads of state. The United States is this year's partner country of the Hannover Messe. President Obama was accompanied by a large delegation.