Smart lighting – anything is possible!
.Smart home LED lamps not only bring brilliant colours into your home, but also a lot of added comfort. Control your lighting from the sofa via an app on your smartphone or tablet. Personalised settings are simple to activate via voice control, so that individual spherical lighting can be created with ease. Smart lighting possibilities […]
Smart homes with Apple HomeKit
Apple HomeKit makes it possible to control a large number of compatible networked devices via a central app. With the help of Apple’s speech assistant, Siri, smart luminaires and heating thermostats, as well as loudspeakers, alarm systems and shutters can be controlled by voice command. But that’s not all: Siri learns and adapts to the […]
Brilliant lighting ideas for a cosy home
The right light colour and combination of luminaires make a huge difference to your home comfort. Choosing the right colours is really fun with modern LEDs. LED lamps impress with their wide range of colours and create a cosy and relaxing atmosphere, especially in the cold, dreary winter months. Thanks to intelligent lighting management rooms […]
USB-C technology: One port, one cable, no fuss
Fumbling over how to plug your USB into a port is a thing of the past with the USB-C. It can be used on both sides. According to the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), this innovation also makes the plug more durable. Up to 10,000 plug connections are possible – seven times more than its predecessor. […]
How to monitor radon gas levels at home
Almost every UK household is affected by radon gas pollution, but it is the level that makes it toxic. What are the health risks of elevated radon levels? What is the best way to measure the radon levels in your home or workplace? And what measures can you take in case of a harmful concentration? […]
Efficient lighting for trade, office and industry
The lighting in the workplace plays a central role in employee wellbeing and productivity. Above all it contributes to a safe and ergonomic working environment. So expert knowledge is essential for planning lighting in workshops, production halls, sales rooms and offices. This is because commercial lighting is subject to clear specifications that rarely apply at […]
Safe and productive machines with frequency converters
Compliance with safety regulations is an extremely critical and challenging area in mechanical engineering. Especially with older machines are in use, you can face a costly adaptation to meet safety standards or need to purchase new equipment. In this case, a frequency converter may help you to save production costs and reduce downtime. The Altivar […]
DSL vs Cable? Which connection is the best?
The need for a fast Internet connection and a steady water supply are equally important in today’s modern household. Unlike water, there are lots of choices you can make that alter your internet speed and overall enjoyment. Most people opt for reception via DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), which is supplied through the standard phone line. […]
The right patch cable for every application
Despite the triumph of wireless radio connections, patch cables have become indispensable in private home networking, office networking and industrial applications. But not all network cables are the same. For example, if the inner conductors are not made of copper but an inferior material, this influences the signal quality and the maximum transmission length of […]
Crimping vs Soldering for Precise Electrical Connections
Crimping: an alternative to soldering. Your first thought might be to use a soldering iron to make electrical connections but have you ever considered using a crimping tool? During the soldering process, the wires or inner conductors are stripped and soldered in sleeves or at contact lugs/contact points. This method is used for both antenna […]
