Security

The electricity war between direct and alternating current was actually already decided in 1890. But after more than 130 years, the loser is gaining new significance. Dr. Martin Wetter and…

Sometimes it is the trivial things that draw attention to interesting details. If you walk through the Phoenix Contact high-current laboratory with alert eyes, the first thing you notice is…

Ferris wheels have been the attraction of every fair for centuries. The round gondolas tower high above every fairground and most houses. But behind the colorful façade, state-of-the-art technology ensures…

When it comes to norms and standards, an intellectual flight reflex sets in for many people. Dry-as-dust subject matter, tedious maneuvering through a desert of letters, a jumble of abbreviations…

When these colleagues get going, local public utilities have to put in extra shifts. Trabtech’s lightning protection laboratory enjoys a legendary reputation and is home to countless developments that protect…

When Mother Earth discovers her archaic nature, man becomes very small. Earthquakes are an elementary force of nature against which hardly any protection is possible. It is therefore all the…

If the yellow safety relays or controls trip, the person is protected and the machine is off. The Competence Center Services comes into play to ensure that this functions smoothly…

The more gentle the bouncer, the more pleasant the entrance. A visit to the Westphalian town of Lippstadt shows why this is not only the case when it comes to…

When Reyno Thormählen looks up and sees thunderclouds, his face brightens. Thunderstorms are good. If things flash and thunder properly, his system can prove its protective function. Because Reyno Thormählen…

With the combined protection and field control device KOMBISAVE, the developers of the Swiss Phoenix Contact subsidiary NSE have hit the bull’s eye. Even though this should be avoided if…

The wave of e-mobility is cresting. And it’s massive. It’s associated with the development and testing of new technologies in previously undreamt-of dimensions. At Phoenix Testlab in Blomberg, lithium-ion battery…

When it comes to data security, it’s time to make a move. Phoenix Contact Cyber Security in Berlin goes into hand-to-hand combat with every hacker. A visit with the data…

When it comes to sports and fun, a win that’s fixed from the outset is boring. But when it comes to industrial security applications, a safe bet gets the heart…

Big Brother is watching you. Even more so if it’s actually a member of your own family and not an unknown intruder. The public utilities in Bad Pyrmont therefore tend…

When data needs to be secure, it’s his finest hour. Dr. Lutz Jänicke is responsible for the security of products and solutions at Phoenix Contact. An interview about castles, slouch hats,…