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As New Zealand manufacturers adopt new automation and digital technologies, industrial networks are evolving to connect new systems with existing equipment. Explore how networking, connectivity, remote access and security are coming together to build infrastructure that can evolve with the application.

Key considerations for New Zealand OEMs and machine builders when selecting UL-rated cable for machinery destined for the US or Canada covering UL Listed vs UL Recognised cable, certification, installation, screening, mechanical and environmental requirements, plus a practical cable selection checklist.

A recent project to retrofit and modernise the hydraulic control system at a U.S. Space Force telescope facility in Hawaii brought together Delta Motion's RMC200 dedicated motion-control platform and Temposonics R-Series V FLEX high-precision linear position sensors to coordinate eight hydraulic cylinders controlling the movement of the Advanced Electro-Optical System (AEOS) telescope dome on the island of Maui. The system needed to continuously monitor position and force feedback and keep the cylinders synchronised as the structure moved.

In the past, electrical connections were hard-wired and soldered, and often left untouched for years. Today, industrial connectors are expected to be connected, disconnected, and then reconnected thousands of times while maintaining a secure and reliable electrical connection. LAPP’s EPIC® connector range is designed for this purpose, providing reliable power, signal, and data connections across a wide range of industrial applications.

LAPP ROBUST cables are designed for harsh industrial environments where cables are exposed to chemicals, oils, water, UV, ozone, weather and frequent cleaning. The range includes ÖLFLEX® power and control cables, UNITRONIC® data cables and ETHERLINE® industrial Ethernet solutions for food and beverage processing, machinery, agriculture, wastewater treatment, car washes and other demanding applications.

Safely, quickly and reliably into the future of Ethernet applications with products from the ETHERLINE® brand. The systems are made up of durable and robust cables and connection components for passive network technology and deliver an effective solution for almost any application, particularly in an industrial environment.