Increasing digitization, in combination with larger wind turbines, is confronting the wind-power industry with steadily increasing data volumes. Consequently, the trouble-free and fast transmission of this data is absolutely essential for many wind farm operators. To meet this trend, HARTING is focusing on the new fibre-optic rotary transmitter with bidirectional data transmission. The transmitter meets…
HARTING celebrates opening of sales office & manufacturing facility in Mexico
Following a record breaking fiscal year in 2015, HARTING North America has expanded by opening a sales office and manufacturing facility in Mexico. “The current economic conditions in Mexico offer enormous potential for HARTING,” said Jon DeSouza, President and CEO of HARTING North America at the Grand Opening in Mexico. “This is exemplified by the…
HARTING Technology group says U.S. will drive digitization in Industry 4.0
HARTING Technology Group says that it sees the United States as the driving country in digitalization in Industry 4.0, which is considered the fourth industrial revolution. “Digitalization will turn the world of today upside down,”Dr. Frank Brode, Senior Vice President of New Technologies said at a recent press conference in the U.S. “Processes, business models, and…
HARTING offers expanded line-up of work tools
HARTING now offers its largest portfolio of assembly tools yet, including hex keys, crimp tools, panel punches, torque sets, and more. These tools align with the company’s products for large form-factor industrial and board-level connectivity. They offer a solution that precisely fits the connector or contacts involved, making each job quick and reliable. The extensive tooling line-up has also…
HARTING offers expert video service for real-time problem solving
HARTING now offers live support through their VideoCall an Expert service. HARTING developed this service as part of their commitment to supporting their customers in all phases of their projects. This could be useful to the wind industry, especially when wind technicians are 100-m off the ground in the turbine nacelle and are struggling with…
HARTING takes industrial connectivity applications on the road
HARTING announced that it has developed a Roadshow Truck that will travel across North America showcasing leading connectivity applications. The truck showcases industrial and small form industrial connectors, cable assemblies, board level connectors, backplane assemblies, industrial Ethernet switches, and HARTING’s industrial RFID solution. The tour brings HARTING one step closer to their goal of supporting…
Electrical connector manufacturer upgrades its website
HARTING Inc. of North America has re-launched its website. Responding to the needs and expectations of visitors to the site, the family-owned company headquartered in Espelkamp, Germany has redesigned its website with new features and an enhanced design. A global survey of users, applicants, and visitors set the wheels in motion for this extensive project.…
How Connectors Cut Turbine Assembly Costs
Robert Laskowski, Harting North America, Elgin, Ill, www.harting.com Wind turbine systems encompass a wide variety of components and subsystems that must be integrated and tested. The work requires several types of wiring and cables for electrical power, data communications, and control signals. In the nacelle, cabling is essential to connect generators, their slip rings, inverters,…