Written by Nigel Dawbarn, Market Segment Manager- Control & Industry Solutions
I have just returned from a trip to Oslo to visit the Nor Shipping Exhibition and Phoenix Contact Norway. It proved to be very interesting.
Having arrived on the Monday evening, we took a walk into Oslo central past the Royal Palace and had a pleasant evening strolling and dinner.
Written by Andy Neat, Product Manager- Marking & Installation.
Something that is becoming more and more apparent to me in the recent years is that there is an increased desire to decrease production time while increasing production quantity, but not compromise on quality.
In my day to day experience, I’m seeing this more and more on-site with panel builders, machine builders, systems integrators and at cable assemblers just to name a few. At this moment in time, they need look no further than Phoenix Contact for some of the most innovative and high quality tooling in the market today. In particular I’d like to introduce the Crimphandy and Crimpfox 4in1.
Written by Andy Maskell, Product Manager- I/O & Networks
What is functional safety?
Functional Safety is the part of the overall safety of a system or piece of equipment that depends on the system or equipment operating correctly in response to its inputs, including the safe management of likely operator errors, hardware and software failures and environmental changes. It is an additional step beyond the traditional product safety assessment and tackles our ever increasingly complex world of interoperating technologies and the hazards they cause.
Functional safety has developed due to the increasing complexity of machines and systems created in today’s world. It is up to manufacturers of safety products to keep up with this trend and create ways to make complying with the associated standards as straight forward as possible.
Phoenix Contact are doing just that!
Written by Duncan Nicol- Market Segment Manager, Device Connections
Electric vehicles are here to stay.
The definition of an electric vehicle is generally accepted as a vehicle with an electric motor as part of the power unit, and this includes pure electric, hybrids, high performance sports cars and of course formula one’s energy recovery system (ERS). One of the challenges facing the electric vehicle market concerns the charging infrastructure. Range anxiety is still a big factor in the slow take-up of electric vehicles, and so having convenient and universal access to charging stations is a key requirement. At Phoenix Contact we offer an extensive portfolio of charging sockets, cables, controllers and peripheral devices, to aid the implementation of such a charging infrastructure.
To help understand the basics of electric vehicle charging here is a brief guide.
Written by Becky Smith, Marketing Co-ordinator
When the time came to update our reception area at our Telford office, we didn’t have to look very far for inspiration. Machine building is a key industry through-out the UK, and Phoenix Contact is a comprehensive partner for anyone in this field.
Our new Machine Building wall is a step-by-step guide to important aspects in the Machine Building process- which includes safety, communication and installation. The wall has integrated touch-screens giving an overview of the products, software and solutions available.
Written by James Davies, Warehouse & Assembly Manager
Custom-made Solutions Department- Part 2
Now you have met the team, I would like to introduce some of the custom-made solutions that Phoenix Contact can offer to customers that will help save both time and costs. Many customers are now taking advantage of this service, orders for custom-made products rose by 25% in 2014.
If you are not familiar with the services that we can offer in our Custom-made Solutions Department, read on to find out the benefits that you could receive.
Written by Andy Mills, Market Segment Manager – Industrial Components & Electronics
Custom-made Solutions Department- Part 1
At Phoenix Contact, we have an incredibly useful way of saving time and money for our customers. Our Custom-made Solutions Department has the capability of taking a customer drawing and creating completed din-rail assemblies, ready for installation in the customer’s control cabinet.
In our next blog, James Davies (Warehouse & Assembly Manager) will be explaining the service in more detail.
For now, allow me to introduce you to the team… Continue reading
Written by Mark Harries, Marketing Team Leader- Industrial Components and Electronics
In the modern era the challenges to machine builders have changed considerably. The following problems are now common place issues that need resolving:
Phoenix Contact is well aware of the challenges that our customers face. With the customer in mind, a range of products and solutions are available which assist with modular machine design, and overcoming the issues mentioned above. To find out more about Phoenix Contact partnering machine builders please click here.
Written by Rachel Boyd, E-Marketing Specialist.
The best way to discover the innovative solutions that Phoenix Contact can offer you is to join us at one of the many exhibitions or events we attend or run each year. You can meet our product experts in person, where they can explore your needs in detail and suggest the best solutions for your applications. Of course, the bonus to meeting us in person is that the famous Phoenix Contact bags are always on offer!
Read on to find out where you can find us in 2015.
Written by Scott Mulholland, Product Manager- Industrial Components
The energy market trend towards decentralisation of power generation (typically renewable generation) has increased the number of interfaces and therefore switchgears that need to be checked frequently.