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1960s – The strong women of Phoenix Contact

1960s – The strong women of Phoenix Contact

Without her strong hands and tireless dedication, today’s Phoenix Contact would not exist. Women have been the strong force behind the scenes in assembly, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics ever since…
1950s – Better in-house

1950s – Better in-house

Next to financial independence, vertical integration is one of the cornerstones of Phoenix Contact’s corporate philosophy. Our own screws marked the beginning. The small fasteners are still being produced by…
1930s – In the beginning, there was clay

1930s – In the beginning, there was clay

It was 100 years ago that Hugo Knümann’s company began selling contact wire fittings for streetcars. Since then, this technical combination of insulating material and conductive metal has influenced the…
The CO2 Trapper

The CO2 Trapper

Can the world still be saved? CO2 emissions are still rising worldwide. What if we not only avoided climate-damaging carbon dioxide, but reclaimed it from the atmosphere? Crazy idea? A…
The contactless connector

The contactless connector

Maik Stemme and Norbert Schulz actually look quite normal. Two fit gentlemen in their prime, casually dressed and relaxed amidst cables, measuring devices and monitors. But they are part of…
Hot molded

Hot molded

You don’t play with fire. Especially when plastic-sheathed cables are involved. So how does one get the audacious idea of bringing sensitive energy and data conductors into contact with liquid…
What the Swedish bite can do

What the Swedish bite can do

Daniel Diekmann is a professional. Before starting at Phoenix Contact, the Marketing Manager completed an apprenticeship in the electrical trade. He briefly summarizes the essential features of the Crimpfox Duo…
Swedish appetizers

Swedish appetizers

For those who did not yet know that Phoenix Contact also manufactures hand tools, the following lines are certainly of interest. We were not only interested in the Scandinavian place…
The Heat Simulator

The Heat Simulator

Patrick Hartmann knows exactly when it gets too hot. With the help of his simulation tool, the thermal simulation expert can track down performance-hungry heat generators in housings before they…
Sawing for the future

Sawing for the future

Filing, milling, drilling, sawing – just the right thing for Lars van Lengerich. For the 16-year-old apprentice, studying is currently out of the question. During a visit to the apprentice…
Skilled hands can mine gold anywhere

Skilled hands can mine gold anywhere

In this interview, General Manager Professor Dr. Gunther Olesch reveals why he attaches particular importance to skilled work, the importance of the Phoenix Contact brand when choosing a career, and…
The Mobility Manufactory

The Mobility Manufactory

Anyone entering the Phoenix Contact E-Mobility production area will immediate note the atmosphere of concentrated activity. Each handle has to fit, and every little component must be set exactly in…
Craftsmanship at the Abyss

Craftsmanship at the Abyss

What use is the most functional, practical and clever system, the most sophisticated control electronics and the most sophisticated sensor technology if they are not attached by expert hands where…
We’ve got it

We’ve got it

We’ll stay at the lovely Blomberg. The final stage of the search for the digital twin takes us to the heart of Phoenix Contact. The company’s own tool shop is…
We print with it

We print with it

It is back to Blomberg, the main location of Phoenix Contact. A subsidiary of the company also resides here. A particularly attractive one at that. It is called Protiq and…
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