Time for
HEROES
The world of industrial production is faced with major upheaval . New problems and risks – but also challenges and great opportunities – must be managed and utilised . In uncertain times , we need orientation points and role models . Sometimes even little heroes . HARTING ' s Captain ix is a pioneer and a symbolic figure for a new generation of Ethernet interfaces and for a cooperation establishing the new ix Industrial connector as a new global standard . Communication and networks are in flux . The development of I4.0 and IoT is ensuring the continuous spread and connection of ever more components and participants in the industrial environment around Ethernet networks . Ethernet is capturing more and more areas of our lives and will penetrate every company structure in the future . The path is going away from co-existent Ethernet and bus systems for data and sensor technology , and towards a complete Ethernet system – from the cloud through to the smallest recesses of industrial production . In addition to uniform protocols , this also includes the corresponding infrastructure , which must itself shrink as a result of ever smaller terminals and sensor / actuator systems .
The demands being placed on the " nerves " and " synapses " of future industry are clear . The device interfaces and system cables must be smaller and more powerful , yet at the same time more robust . Plenty of challenges and opportunities await users and manufacturers . HARTING ' s new ix Industrial connector is a clear commitment towards miniaturization and sets a new standard .
Matthias Fritsche Product Manager HARTING Electronics
Jonas Diekmann Specialist Editor HARTING Electronics
Scigazette | 35 | February , 2017