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CC-Link adopts ix Industrial as a new standard interface 18/09/2023 The CC-Link Partner Organization has added the ix Industrial Gbit Ethernet Interface Type A to its CC-Link IE TSN network communication specifications list as a new recommended standard, in addition to RJ45 and M12 X-coded solutions. Full Story...
Making field termination easier 22/05/2023 Harting’s Han Push-In connection technology requires no tools at all. As a result, assembly times in the field can be reduced by up to 30%. Full Story...
Making field termination easier 16/05/2023 Harting’s Han Push-In connection technology requires no tools at all. As a result, assembly times in the field can be reduced by up to 30%. Full Story...
Identifying sustainability quick wins 20/03/2023 Suzanne Gill looks at the role that control engineers have to play in helping industrial plants become more sustainable and explores some of the most easy to implement sustainability projects. Full Story...
Rugged and compact industrial Ethernet interface 30/01/2023 The compact PushPull connector series from HARTING is expanding with the introduction of the Mini PushPull – a waterproof and dustproof version of the ix Industrial Ethernet interface. Full Story...
Discover future technologies at Industrial Ethernet Week 24/01/2023 HARTING are hosting the second Industrial Ethernet Week in February. Join experts and IIoT pioneers from global brands, including Microsoft, Beckhoff and Fluke Networks, to discuss a range of digitalisation topics. Via case studies and technical sessions, you’ll discover the latest solutions for industrial transformation, factory installation, Single Pair Ethernet, and device design. Full Story...
Drive industrial transformation at Industrial Ethernet Week 15/01/2023 Join HARTING for the second edition of Industrial Ethernet Week, which runs from the 21st to the 23rd of February 2023. Technical experts and IIoT pioneers from a range of global brands, including Microsoft and Fluke Networks, will be discussing industrial transformation, factory installation, Single Pair Ethernet, and device design. Full Story...
Industrial Ethernet solutions from HARTING 28/11/2022 Ethernet is becoming the universal communication protocol and first choice method for data transfers in industrial applications. HARTING have a huge range of products for Industrial Ethernet connectivity and cabling, including the T1 Industrial, which enables all the benefits of Single Pair Ethernet. To learn more, download your copy of the Ethernet Portfolio Guide, an overview of all HARTING Industrial Ethernet connectivity products. Full Story...
Powering SPE 09/05/2022 The T1 Industrial connector from Harting allows equipment to connect via end-to-end IP-based communications right up into the field level. Full Story...
New edition of IEC 61918 regulates SPE cabling and installation 25/04/2022 In March 2022, the new edition of the installation standard IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 Amendment 1 – ‘Industrial communication networks - Installation of communication networks in industrial premises’ has been published. Full Story...
Flexible power, signal or Ethernet connections in tight spaces 14/12/2021 HARTING’s Han 1A connector is designed for power, signal or data transmission via a single compact design format housing. Full Story...
Flexible power, signal or Ethernet connections in tight spaces 30/11/2021 HARTING’s Han 1A connector is designed for power, signal or data transmission via a single compact design format housing. Full Story...
Easy to assemble RJ interface 02/11/2020 The RJ Industrial MultiFeature series, is an RJ industrial interface from HARTING which is said to be easier to assemble in the field as it no longer requires a separate tool. Full Story...
Ethernet connector offers fast and secure data transmission 18/08/2020 HARTING is now also offering expedient interfaces in the form of its Han 1A series of miniaturised industrial connectors, for today’s Ethernet networks which need to connect sensors, machinery, control systems, computers and data centres. Full Story...
Discover the latest engineering innovations from HARTING 22/05/2020 The HARTING Experts Camp is a series of webinars where our specialists will introduce cutting-edge products, future technologies and other key engineering topics. Register now and learn more about the Han® Configurator, an online 3D tool which allows you to design and build an industrial connector, and connector miniaturisation via the ix Industrial®, a robust Ethernet interface which provides compact products with perfect high data transmission rates. Full Story...
Making the IIoT real 19/05/2020 With SPE technology advancing rapidly Control Engineering Europe finds out what this could mean for the adoption of Ethernet technology at field level. Full Story...
The HARTING ‘Pushing Performance’ slogan challenges it to drive advancements across a range of industries 30/03/2020 The Han® connector was first developed in the 1950’s and since then, the range has expanded and advanced, an ethos of continuous innovation that provides customers with simple yet reliable solutions. The newest addition to the Han® portfolio is the Han® F+B, a range of connectors which have been specially designed for the requirements of the food processing, bottling and packaging industries. Full Story...
Standard industrial interface for SPE set published 08/03/2020 The international standard for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) interfaces in industrial applications has been published with IEC 63171-6. Full Story...
HARTING and Expleo Group cooperate on smart factory projects 27/01/2020 The HARTING Technology Group and Expleo have a cooperation agreement in the area of data-controlled services and IoT solutions for industrial customers. Full Story...
HARTING to showcase innovative Industry 4.0 solutions at the Smart Factory Expo 14/10/2019 At HARTING, our slogan ‘Pushing Performance’ challenges us to constantly innovate our products. Within the sphere of Industry 4.0, we are driving advancements in the digitisation of industrial manufacturing, service and maintenance functions. Join us on stand B20 at the Smart Factory Expo in Liverpool on the 13th and 14th November 2019 to learn more about our edge computing, RFID and Industry 4.0 products and solutions. Full Story...
Edge computer gains a second Ethernet interface 16/08/2019 HARTING has added a second interface to its MICA Edge Computing device which allows it to easily exchange and process data between two Ethernet networks, including wired-to-wireless gateway applications. Full Story...
HARTING develops solutions for Single Pair Ethernet with TE Connectivity 25/06/2019 HARTING is cooperating with TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, to set Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) as the de-facto infrastructure solution to enable the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The two companies will together drive solutions which will define the infrastructure for SPE. Full Story...
Making things work as part of the IIoT 03/06/2019 Sensors are on the front line of the data gathering process which is vital for the IIoT. Control Engineering Europe shines a spotlight on these ‘things’ and their implementation in successful IIoT projects. Full Story...
The compact, robust and flexible Han® 1A 21/05/2019 HARTING introduces the new Han® 1A, which is significantly smaller than the previous ‘compact’ rectangular industrial connector, the Han® 3A. It provides all the benefits of a modern network a user needs and is the optimum connector solution. The Han® 1A adapts perfectly to the trend of miniaturisation and the requirements of an ever-shrinking device world. Full Story...
Retrofitting Industry 4.0 30/04/2019 Find out how medical technology company, Ypsomed, was able to retrofit Industry 4.0 digital control systems onto its legacy plastic injection moulding machines. Full Story...
Edge devices as a key to Industry 4.0 11/03/2019 The implementation of Industry 4.0 continues to focus on the linking of industrial production to the internet and the Cloud, and this has transformed the Internet of Things (IoT) into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), according to Gavin Stoppel. Full Story...
Education is key to keeping industry 4.0 moving forward 04/03/2019 Suzanne Gill asked a cross-section of automation vendors where they believe the manufacturing sector is on its Industry 4.0 journey and, importantly, what obstacles still need to be overcome. Full Story...
Connector combines rapid termination technique with high mating cycle capability 04/03/2019 The new robust Han ES Press HMC (High Mating Cycles) connector series from HARTING combines can be installed quickly without tools and it able to handle at least 10,000 mating cycles. Full Story...
K-coded M12 connector for integrated transmission of data, signals and power 14/01/2019 HARTING has introduced a new version of its M12 circular connector in the IEC 61076-2-111 standard K-coding. Full Story...
Plug&Play IoT kit for machine monitoring 19/11/2018 Bosch and HARTING have joined forces to create a Plug&Play IoT kit for industrial applications with IP54 protection. Full Story...
Industrial computer family extended with wireless and energy versions 27/08/2018 HARTING has expanded its MICA industrial computer family with the addition of dedicated wireless and energy versions as well as a range of kits which can be equipped and assembled by the customer with their own function boards. Full Story...
Improving pharmaceutical productivity 13/08/2018 Howard Forryan explains how predictive maintenance can help to reduce production line downtime in the pharmaceutical industry. Full Story...
Newest version of HARTING PushPull connectors stocked by RS Components 27/07/2018 RS Components is now stocking HARTING PushPull V4 series of connectors, which target a wide range of industrial applications. Full Story...
Han-Modular®: a compact and versatile solution for production plants 18/06/2018 HARTING’s Han-Modular® is a hybrid connector solution with a combination of different modules. These individual modules can be grouped with others to make up a bespoke single connector. The modular combinations of these connectors are extremely versatile and easy to design, providing a flexible solution for installation in factories, machines and other applications. Full Story...
Optimising productivity for warehouse packing 10/06/2018 An industrial edge computer is being used in warehouse packing operations to help optimise workflow. Full Story...
Flexible UHF RFID reader 29/05/2018 The new RF-R3x0 from HARTING is a UHF RFID reader that combines software flexibility with a compact design to enable its deployment in a wide range of applications. Full Story...
Hinged frame offers installation benefits for modular connector system 25/03/2018 HARTING has added a new hinged frame module to its Han-Modular industrial connector system. Full Story...
Investing in your plant’s future today 26/02/2018 Suzanne Gill reports on the issues surrounding industrial digitalisation, and finds out why it is vital to put in the groundwork now to ensure a smarter factory in the future. Full Story...
RFID boosts PCB production 09/02/2018 The PCB industry is faced with multi-layered challenges in the areas of continuous improvement of production processes and the optimisation of quality. Gavin Stoppel, product manager at HARTING, believes that UHF RFID can provide the solution. Full Story...
Optical-fibre connector doesn’t suffer from dirt contamination 12/12/2017 HARTING’s new PushPull SFP XS fibre-optic connector is designed to address the issues posed by susceptibility to dirt and damage to the contact surfaces. Full Story...
Connector range allows for more cabling space with no size increase 20/11/2017 HARTING has expanded its Han-Eco series of lightweight connectors with two new hoods in sizes 6 B and 10 B with M40 cable entry, allowing users to take advantage of larger cable cross-sections and more cabling space within the same compact dimensions. This allows more power to be transferred in the same installation space. Full Story...
Connector contributes to production process savings on automotive assembly line 06/11/2017 HARTING’s Han ES Press connector, which offers fast tool-less termination based on an cage-clamp design, is playing a key part in minimising installation time for motorised safety roller shutter door guard systems for the robotic assembly cells in an automotive assembly line. Full Story...
Harsh environment connector distribution agreement 04/09/2017 A new distribution agreement will see HARTING and PEI-Genesis offering harsh environment connector solutions and engineering design expertise to customers across Europe. Full Story...
HARTING adds EtherCAT connectivity to its industrial computer architecture 28/08/2017 HARTING has added EtherCAT connectivity to its MICA (Modular Industrial Computing Architecture) open source platform for industrial applications. Full Story...
Robust metal docking frame for easy connections 31/07/2017 HARTING has introduced a new robust metal connector solution to speed up the installation of systems that have to be mated ‘blind’ or coupled automatically – in switch cabinet drawers, for example. Full Story...
Integrated industry and the future of smart factories 08/06/2017 Commonly known as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) or Industry 4.0, Integrated Industry is the concept of a fully connected manufacturing system, where there is communication at each stage of the production process, says Gavin Stoppel of Harting. Full Story...
Han® product family a major growth driver for the Technology Group 08/05/2017 The rise of the HARTING Technology Group started with the Han® connector - developed by the company’s founder Wilhelm Harting in the 1950s. The Han® product family has been a major growth driver for the family owned and managed company for decades. The Han-Modular® range is now taking this impressive success story to a new level. The Han® Pneumatic Module Metal connector has been created to suit high mating cycles and meet the increased demands of flexible production processes. Full Story...
RFID’s role in manufacturing logistics 21/02/2017 Howard Forryan explains how advances in RFID technology can be utilised to improve manufacturing logistics systems. Full Story...
Industry 4.0: More than a powerful trend 30/01/2017 The path to the fourth Industrial Revolution is not always clear. Many companies and industrial organisations have different views on the precise meaning of Industry 4.0. As a pioneering technology group, HARTING offers solutions for these rapid developments and, to make them more comprehensible, has grouped them into six recognisable trends. Full Story...
‘Common Contact’ technology simplifies multipole connector assembly 25/07/2016 HARTING has expanded its Han Multiplier range which are designed simplify the assembly of connectors where multiple contacts are carrying the same potential (voltage). Full Story...
HARTING’s MICA ruggedised computer now available 19/07/2016 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. Full Story...
HARTING expands commitment to EPLAN Data Portal 04/07/2016 HARTING is set to extend its commitment to the EPLAN Data Portal, a web service providing a component catalogue, built into the EPLAN Platform e-CAD system. Full Story...
Mini computer wins Hermes Award 25/05/2016 A mini-industrial computer from Harting won this year's Hermes Award for industrial innovation, which is presented annually by the Hannover Messe event organisers. Full Story...
Connector with integrated Ethernet switch 22/04/2016 HARTING has launched a new connector which incorporates an integrated Ethernet switch. The new US4 connector is the first device in which switch functionality resides directly in the connector, making it possible to network four EtherNet/IP or PROFINET nodes with transmission speeds of up to 1000 Mbit/s. Full Story...
Extended IS connector family 08/03/2016 HARTING has extended the Han Ex intrinsically safe connector family with new standard inserts and housings designed to offer greater flexibility through the provision of additional contact numbers. Full Story...
End-to-end Ethernet connection technique 16/02/2016 HARTING’s preLink end-to-end Ethernet connection technology is now also available in the form of an RJ45 connector face in a robust Han 3A connector housing. Full Story...
Development kit provides an introduction to RFID systems 23/11/2015 HARTING has introduced an introductory kit for engineers looking to implement RFID solutions. Full Story...
Adaptable RFID antenna 28/09/2015 HARTING has developed a unique RFID antenna which uses a coaxial travelling-wave concept to offer a compact package with flexibility in the design of RF reading zones. Full Story...
PROFINET conformity for connectivity product range 24/08/2015 HARTING has issued a conformity declaration which certifies that its new connectivity products conform with the current Cabling and Interconnection Guidelines for the PROFINET Industrial Ethernet system. Full Story...
Etherent switches support Precision Time Protocol 11/08/2015 HARTING has expanded its range of Fast Track Ethernet switches for industrial applications with the FTS 3000-PTP range of managed switches. Full Story...
Whitepaper: Clean connector solution for the food and beverage sector 04/08/2015 Hygiene is the number one concern for the food and beverage industry, having far-reaching effects across the entire production system. Effective cleaning of electrical connectors presents particular challenges. HARTING Technology Group’s new Han® F+B connector series eliminates previous limitations and can make a difference to the production process. Full Story...
Compact 16-port Ethernet switches 03/08/2015 HARTING has extended the Ha-VIS eCon range of plug & play industrial Ethernet switches, with new versions incorporating 16 RJ45 ports. Full Story...
Connectors for higher data rates and added safety 19/05/2015 HARTING has added a number of new modules to its Han-Modular industrial connector family, enabling users to benefit from higher data rates, more mating cycles and greater safety. Full Story...
Coax ETCS connector for rail and harsh industrial applications 23/09/2014 The Han Coax ETCS connector offers a high-performance coaxial connection solution for the provision of a reliable and robust interface for data transmission in railway applications and harsh industrial environments. Full Story...
Plastic connector hood offers flexible housing solution 09/09/2014 HARTING has extended its Han-Compact series of industrial connector hoods with the addition of a plastic version that features combined straight and lateral cable outlets. Full Story...
PoE+ standard in switches provides more power 02/09/2014 The latest range of Ethernet switches from Harting employs Power over Ethernet (PoE) to provide more power to connected system devices. Full Story...
Managed Ethernet switches optimised for industrial environments 04/02/2014 The new managed Ha-VIS mCon 3000 Ethernet switches from HARTING enable the construction of complex and efficient network structures, and are optimised for use in harsh industrial environments. Full Story...
Extending transmission paths in 10 Gbit/sec network cabling 08/10/2013 The new HARTING Ha-VIS preLink Extender enables simplified extension of transmission paths in 10 Gbit/sec network cabling systems, as well as allowing unused cables to be reactivated and extended until the next required connection. Full Story...
Higher data rate from four-pair Profinet cables 25/09/2013 HARTING has expanded its industrial Ethernet offerings with the introduction a new range of four-pair Profinet cables. Full Story...
Central management of IP-based communication networks 23/11/2012 The HARTING Ha-VIS Dashboard is a software system designed for the monitoring, installation and servicing of IP-based communication networks incorporating up to 256 network devices. Full Story...
Ethernet interfaces include patch cables 02/10/2012 HARTING has expanded its har-port family of service interfaces with RJ45 Ethernet versions fitted patch cables already fitted. This means that users do not require a socket, as would be the case with versions incorporating an RJ45 coupler and separate patch cables. Full Story...
New additions to stainless steel connector family 17/07/2012 The stainless steel HARTING Han-INOX industrial connector family has been extended with a number of new additions designed to add further application flexibility. Full Story...
Extended industrial connector range 19/04/2012 HARTING has extended its Han-Yellock industrial connector range with a new combined connector and socket housing which acts as a space-saving distribution cabinet. Full Story...
Cable assemblies for high-speed data transmission 08/02/2012 HARTING has introduced a new range of high-performance QSFP+ and SFP+ cable assemblies which can support data-transmission speeds of up to 40 Gbit/sec. Full Story...
Multi-contact double module added to Han-Modular connector 24/10/2011 HARTING has added a multi-contact double module to the range of data interfaces for the Han-Modular family of industrial connectors. Full Story...
Service interfaces for Ethernet and USB 16/08/2011 Service interfaces for Ethernet and USB have been added to the har-port product range from HARTING. Full Story...
Flexible data cables for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications 05/07/2011 HARTING has developed a new generation of flexible data cables which are said to to guarantee transmission in accordance with the IEEE 802.3an 10 GBase-D Ethernet standard. Full Story...
RFID technology in industrial applications 21/10/2009 In any industrial process, as well as in public buildings such as hospitals, a wide variety of items of equipment come under particular scrutiny and have to be monitored continuously to ensure that they are fulfilling the demands and requirements made on them. Full Story...
Harting features new integrated RFID system 30/06/2009 At RFID Europe 2009, Harting is featuring Ha-VIS RFID: a fully integrated RFID system that offers a high degree of flexibility to simplify the implementation of scalable solutions in different application sectors. Full Story...
Harting and Nexans Co-operate on Automation IT Solutions 03/12/2007 Harting, electrical and electronic connector specialist, has signed an agreement with Nexans, a prominent player in the cable industry. Full Story...
Industrial Connector Family Swells with new Ethernet Module 02/12/2007 An RJ45 Ethernet module has been added to the Harting Han-Modular family of heavy-duty industrial connectors. Full Story...
Harting boosts Han-Modular range 08/11/2007 Harting has extended its Han-Modular range of industrial connectors with a new insert module that boasts a current rating of 70. Full Story...
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