The importance of Big Data is rapidly increasing in industry, trade and commerce. Data volumes are growing exponentially, making efficient and fast data processing increasingly critical to business success. The Open Compute Project Foundation is developing answers and standards for IT hardware for these requirements, and more and more companies are discovering the associated benefits.

The new Power Bayonet Connector PBC15 from Franz Binder Elektrische Bauelemente GmbH & Co. KG is suitable for power supply and signal connection of devices via only one cable - especially of three-phase motors or frequency converters. Important features of the compact connector with quick-release fastener are its high power density and its user-friendly design, which is designed for fast assembly and commissioning.

Mini terminal blocks are particularly suitable for mounting in small switch and terminal boxes or control panels. The new MUTTB mini double-level terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact allow extremely space-saving wiring.

Many machine failures are due to penetrating dirt, splash water or dust - and every cable entry is a potential target for this. icotek has specialized in this problem situation with its products and offers entry solutions for almost every task.

For users who also rely on sustainable solutions for electronic components, WAGO now offers the 221 terminal block series as a Green Range version made from recycled plastics. The metal components consist of a high percentage of recycled materials and the packaging is made of grass paper.

More and more solar parks are being built around the world, and they are becoming more and more powerful: in Andhra Pradesh, India, there is currently the world's most powerful solar park with 1GW. In Portugal the largest solar park in Europe with 1.2GW is being planned. The requirements for the components in such plants are high - also for the connectors. TE Connectivity (TE) is therefore now launching new insulation-piercing connectors to further support the accelerated implementation of solar farms.

Ordering the right connectors for a job from the cheapest supplier in a hurry? That can be expensive. Apart from the fact that not all connectors are the same, but differ considerably in transmission properties, material, dimensions, quality, etc., purchasing conditions based on order quantities, minimum order quantities (MOQ), product availability, lead times and customer-specific delivery times and delivery agreements also play an important role.

With the summer temperatures, the number of open-air events has also increased significantly - whether concerts, festivals, public festivals, road shows or sporting events: The reliability, flexibility and performance of the technology for power transmission is essential here. The Neutrik Group specialises in connectors and plug-in devices for events. With the powerCON FXX, it offers a safe power supply even under adverse conditions: Because the powerCON FXX is a "plug-in device system".

Long charging times still deter many car owners from switching to an electric vehicle. However, fast charging technology with the DC charging connector (combo) offers the possibility of supplying vehicles with sufficient power not in hours, but in a few minutes.

The 696 series Harsh-Environment Connector (HEC) from Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG is specially designed for use in agricultural machinery, process plants and other demanding environments. It withstands submersion, high-pressure cleaning, chemicals, UV radiation as well as extreme temperatures.