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News Stories of 2013

Title Date
A Cool Combination: Flexible Industrial Cabinet With Integrated Cooling Solution (PDF) 05/2013
Embedded Systems for All Purposes from Standard Components (PDF) 04/2013
Individual Front Panels: High-quality Multicolor Printing at No Extra Cost (PDF) 04/2013
europacPRO Subrack Type R "Rugged": Can Be Loaded Up to 25 g and Is Suitable for Particularly Harsh Environments (PDF) 03/2013
MicroTCA.4: New Air Baffles Provide Efficient Heat Dissipation (PDF) 03/2013
For All Rugged-Level Systems: From Standard Components - Embedded Systems For Every Requirement (PDF) 02/2013
Samll Form Factor Modular Systems: Modular Embedded Systems Between 19" and COM (PDF) 02/2013
For particularly demanding environments: PROAIR air conditioner also in stainless steel version (PDF) 02/2013

News Stories of 2012

Title Date
New 2U VME64x system allows horizontal board mounting 12/2012
The Schroff, McLean and Hoffman brands at electronica 2012: Pentair Equipment Protection in hall A2, booth 243 11/2012
Pentair Equipment Protection: New main catalog with Schroff, Hoffman and McLean brand products 11/2012
New 2 slot AdvancedMC system 11/2012
PSU for CompactPCI Serial: pluggable and energy-efficient 11/2012
europacPRO subracks: Small industrial subrack in two versions 11/2012
Pentair Equipment Protection = Hoffman + McLean + Schroff: The combined know-how of three strong brands 11/2012
minipac - high flexibility: Small cases for electronics 10/2012
Front panels - the works: Individual front panels for subracks, cases and systems 10/2012
Ruggedized: Upgradeable product platforms for cabinets and subracks 10/2012
Server cabinets with heat exchanger door: Over 30 kW cooling capacity with water-cooled rear door heat exchanger 10/2012
New main catalog for industrial applications: Cabinet and enclosure solutions for industry 10/2012
New 4U MicroTCA system delivers high availability from a compact package 10/2012
New brochure highlights enclosure solutions for industrial applications 10/2012
Power for CompactPCISerial: Pluggable, energy-efficient PSU for CompactPCI Serial 10/2012
Light – Flexible – Heavy – Rugged: One subrack platform for many requirements 09/2012
Micro Technology Europe: Staying cool when the heat is on 09/2012
Free-standing stainless-steel enclosure protects controls in washdown environments 09/2012
New ruggedised PCB retainer features 7-segment design for improved performance 09/2012
Park2Power: the parking meter with power sockets 09/2012
Conduction Cooled Assemblies for CompactPCI and CompactPCI Serial Systems: Adapter for CCAs 09/2012
Digital printing: Individual front panels for cases and systems 09/2012
europacPRO subracks: One subrack platform - unlimited applications 08/2012
New catalogue presents comprehensive range of industrial air conditioners 08/2012
Expanded range of ATEX-certified stainless-steel enclosures now available from Schroff 07/2012
New thermoelectric cooler for small electronics enclosures keeps maintenance to a minimum 07/2012
New AdvancedTCA system delivers data-transfer rate of 40Gbit/s 07/2012
19in. technology: yesterday - today - tomorrow/482.6 mm: The measure of all things 06/2012
Modular computer systems: standardising the next generation 06/2012
Schroff AdvancedTCA technology further accelerates development of Intune Networks' optical-switching platform 06/2012
New air conditioners offer energy-efficient cooling for industrial control systems 06/2012
ATX or 19" plug-in power supply units for the next generation of CompactPCI systems 06/2012
Choosing the right PSU for a CompactPCI system 05/2012
New series of small cases provides versatile enclosure solution for PCBs 05/2012
Electronics Cabinet Design 04/2012
Tried and tested bus technologies: VMEbus and CompactPCI still in demand as ever 04/2012
Next-generation AdvancedTCA system: Higher data transfer rate and cooling capacity 04/2012
Compact VPX system and suitable backplanes: Optimised for laboratory applications 04/2012
McLean V-Series air conditioners: Effective cooling for industrial applications 04/2012
New brochure: High-tech-products for telecommunications 03/2012
Schroff case provides sturdy housing for Owlstone modular calibration gas system 03/2012
New brochure details enclosure solutions for telecoms 03/2012
MicroTCA for research and industry: With rear I/O and additional clock and trigger signals 02/2012
minipac small cases: Flexible small case for standardised and non-standardised PCBs 02/2012
AdvancedTCA systems with AC solutions: 5 U 6 slot and 2 U 2 slot AdvancedTCA system with AC input 02/2012
MicroTCA systems: MicroTCA power supply module in three versions 02/2012
Varistar cabinets at ALBA Synchrotron Barcelone 02/2012
Schroff GmbH at embedded world, Hall 4, booth 335 02/2012
CompactPCI Serial systems: New desktop systems and new backplanes 02/2012
MicroTCA steps up a gear 02/2012
New microsite details enclosures for railway applications 01/2012
IP66 fibreglass wall-mount enclosures provide outstanding protection 01/2012

News Stories of 2011

Title Date
New europacPRO subracks: "Light" (L) and "Heavy" (H) versions as complete packages 12/2011
Cooling devices and air/air heat exchangers for industry 12/2011
New brochure provides overview of 19in. cabinet range 12/2011
Modular computer systems: standardising the next generation 11/2011
MicroTCA.0: System series now complete: new 4 U MicroTCA.0 system 11/2011
Conduction-cooling assemblies take the heat out of VPX, VME and CompactPCI boards 11/2011
Light and slender, but strong, functional and stylish: New aluminium cabinet concept 10/2011
A flexible enclosure concept for multiple devices: Standard or customised - flexibility in every respect 10/2011
Versatile new 19in. cabinet combines robustness with stylish design 10/2011
Mechanical aspects of enclosure design 10/2011
All-round service for complete systems 10/2011
The flexible Varistar cabinet platform: A uniform basis for different applications 09/2011
Proper "packaging" for electronics assemblies 09/2011
Green IT for data highways: Better energy efficiency with cold aisle containment 09/2011
Next-generation open-platform standard systems 09/2011
New microsite provides detailed information on Rugged MicroTCA 09/2011
New rugged conduction-cooled chassis provides maximum protection for military and aerospace electronics 09/2011
EnergieParken charging pillars: Charging stations for electric bikes and scooters 08/2011
New additions to CompactPCI desktop enclosure series: small, but - aha! 08/2011
Full-width front panels without visible screws: EMC shielded and unshielded 08/2011
19" PRO frame-type plug-in unit: Integrated cooling fins for improved heat dissipation 08/2011
Conduction-cooled keying complies with VITA 1.6 for military and ruggedised systems 08/2011
Robust enclosure systems for tough environments 08/2011
New MicroTCA system offers rear I/O for physics applications 08/2011
VPX backplanes for the most demanding applications: Data transfer rates of 40 Gbit/s 07/2011
19" electronics cabinet Novastar: Video animation illustrates the concept and technical details 07/2011
Ruggedised MIL-STD-901D cabinet protects sensitive electronics in naval applications/DSEi 2011 Preview: Stand N9-233 06/2011
Efficient cooling for data centres and improving energy efficiency 06/2011
Temperature regulated speed controller for fans and fan units 06/2011
Intelligent IT infrastructure monitoring 05/2011
New AdvancedMC modules feature low-profile push-pull handle 05/2011
New 2U-high VME64x system offers four slots for horizontal board mounting 04/2011
CompactPCI Serial specification finalised: CompactPCI Serial systems available from stock 04/2011
Pre-release information on MicroTCA.4: New micro website 04/2011
NOVASTAR – the inNOVAtive 19" electronics cabinet: New brochure 04/2011
Serial data transmission with CompactPCI Serial 03/2011
Ruggedised MIL-STD-901D cabinet protects sensitive electronics in naval applications 03/2011
Schroff GmbH at CeBIT 2011: Hall 12, Stand C 80 03/2011
Intelligent monitoring for your IT infrastructure 03/2011
High-speed backplanes: Data transfer up to 40 Gb/s 03/2011
MicroTCA.4: Two new systems with rear I/O that meet the physics specification 03/2011
Novastar aluminium cabinet platform: Stylish design and high functionality 01/2011
Rugged products and integrated solutions - New brochure: Defense & Aerospace 01/2011
New CompactPCI Serial system features high-speed data transfer capability 01/2011
Ruggedised 19in. subrack offers enhanced shock and vibration resistance 01/2011


News Stories of 2010

Title Date
EMC for Electronics Cabinets - New ways for shielding 12/2010
New ATX power supply units for CompactPCI systems: Better need not be costlier 12/2010
New VPX clamshells remove heat and protect PCBs in defence applications 11/2010
New rugged cabinet is designed for underground railway applications 11/2010
Schroff GmbH at electronica 2010 11/2010
Titan series: modular rugged enhanced VPX systems 11/2010
Ruggedized subrack platform - 19" subrack with enhanced shock and vibration resistance 11/2010
Novastar: Impressive design and high functionality - New cabinet platform with 19" aluminium frame 11/2010
Schroff - be amazed 11/2010
Loading capacity of electronics cabinets: Benchmark test for cabinet concept 10/2010
High speeds on the data highway: AdvancedTCA - The next generation reaches 40 Gbps 10/2010
Rugged Enhanced VPX systems - Extremely robust systems for the most demanding applications 09/2010
The high demands of mobile applications: Electronics packaging for railway systems 09/2010
CompactPCI Serial: A new backplane standard 09/2010
Components and systems for railway applications: Diverse demands - flexible solutions 09/2010
Flexible case platform for flexible testing systems 09/2010
Ruggedized: especially robust products for railway systems 09/2010
Varistar Rail: shock resistance up to 5g/
High demands made of cabinets in railway systems
09/2010
Retrofit Containment: Individual from standard components 08/2010
Electronic Packaging - Everything a system needs:
Current applications and ongoing developments
08/2010
EnergieParken - Charging station and parking ticket machine in a single unit 08/2010
New 19in. chassis features all-aluminium design 08/2010
New industrial air conditioners offer
high energy efficiency for indoor or outdoor use
08/2010
MicroTCA gets ready for rugged applications 07/2010
Signal box computers in europacPRO:
Everything at a glance, everything under control
07/2010
Electronic Packaging - Everything a system needs:
System management for secure communication and function
07/2010
Card-Loks: No torque wrench necessary 07/2010
Retrofittable rear door cooler for VARISTAR server cabinets 07/2010
Versatile subracks can be configured for CompactPCI or VME64x applications 06/2010
Outside TV broadcast vehicles for World Cup 2010:
Reliable broadcasting technology for football fans worldwide
06/2010
New PCB retainer design eliminates the need for a torque wrench 05/2010
VARISTAR cabinet: MIL-STD-901D shock-resistance test passed 05/2010
5 U 6-slot AdvancedTCA system with 40 G backplane:
Double the data rates - On the information superhighway at 40 Gbit/s
04/2010
Rugged MicroTCA - higher mechanical and climate control specifications:
Website offers perspective on Rugged MicroTCA
04/2010
New production line for cabinet cladding components:
Automated manufacturing increases flexibility and quality
03/2010
Dual-thread PCB retainer design cuts installation time 03/2010
Retrofit modular cold aisle/hot aisle system fits non-uniform height bayed racks 03/2010
New ATEX-certified stainless-steel enclosures protect electronic equipment in hazardous areas 03/2010
New switched-mode power supply provides high reliability for CompactPCI applications 03/2010
Schroff GmbH at CeBIT 2010: Hall 12, Booth C 80 03/2010
Wedge-Loks, Card-Loks etc.:
Printed circuit board accessories for applications exposed to high shock and vibration
03/2010
For the xTCA-Working Group for Physics: MicroTCA test system with rear I/O 03/2010
CompactPCI Serial/CompactPCI PlusIO systems:
Soft migration to up to 32 Gb/s
03/2010
"Retrofit" containment concept:
Efficiency improvements with retrofitted containment
03/2010
New white paper from Schroff:
Efficiency comparison of heat dissipation in data centres
03/2010
Tailored data centre solutions: New IT Infrastructure brochure 03/2010
Schroff appointed as UK technical representative for McLean Cooling Technology 01/2010
Electronic Packaging - Everything a system needs:
Power supply systems: Always energised
01/2010
Improving energy efficiency in existing data centres:
Small changes that make a big difference
01/2010

News Stories of 2009

Title Date
Electronic Packaging: Everything a system needs - The backplane: The heart of an electronics packaging system 12/2009
New hybrid system combines MicroTCA with VME or CompactPCI 12/2009
Enhanced website simplifies enclosure selection 12/2009
Room-independent cabinet cooling up to 3 kW - Quiet cooling 10/2009
VARISTAR cabinet platform - Individual configuration for seismic cabinets 10/2009
New dehumidifier system removes harmful condensation from inside an enclosure 10/2009
New Calmark catalogue details comprehensive range of PCB retainers 10/2009
PCB retainers offer high clamping force for defence and aerospace systems 09/2009
Schroff develops new retention device to meet rugged MicroTCA requirements 09/2009
Power Search facility simplifies subrack selection 09/2009
AdvancedMC/MicroTCA - New AMC filler modules: economical alternatives 09/2009
Electronic Packaging: Everything a system needs - Cooling strategies: appropriate, effective and reliable 08/2009
New showrooms for electronics packaging systems 08/2009
VARISTAR EMC - More standard VARISTAR EMC cabinet sizes 08/2009
New 3U MicroTCA system facilitates testing of AdvancedMC modules 07/2009
CompactPCI Plus – why the world needs another backplane standard 07/2009
Electronic Packaging: Everything a system needs - System mechanics: accommodating and protecting the components 07/2009
Electronic Packaging: Everything a system needs - The integrated system 06/2009
Ruggedised enclosures protect sensitive electronics in extreme environments 06/2009
Birtcher and Calmark PCB retainers now available in the UK exclusively through Schroff 06/2009
New 1100-page catalogue provides comprehensive information on enclosures 06/2009
Main Catalogue: The new one is out! 06/2009
Compact MicroTCA system houses up to six AdvancedMC modules 05/2009
MicroTCA beyond telecoms: less is often more 05/2009
New General Manager at Schroff 05/2009
Quo vadis MicroTCA? Potential and Prospects 04/2009
MicroTCA industrial systems: less is often more 04/2009
New brochure focuses on complete enclosure systems 04/2009
New family of MicroTCA cubes offers cost-effective solution for industrial control 04/2009
Requirements for the 'packaging' of electronic component groups - Step by step towards the optimal electronics 'packaging' 04/2009
MicroTCA hybrid system - An entry into MicroTCA technology 04/2009
New e-mail addresses at Schroff 03/2009
Custom modifications for cases and cabinets - Individual does not have to be expensive 03/2009
Schroff GmbH at CeBIT 2009: Hall 12, Stand C 80 03/2009
Outdoor cabinets offer double-wall protection 03/2009
New brochure outlines electronics packaging solutions for railway applications 03/2009
Higher performance for the same price - maxpower MAX180 switched-mode AC/DC power supply units 03/2009
MicroTCA and VMEbus or CompactPCI in one system - MicroTCA hybrid system 03/2009
CompactPCI and CompactPCI Plus in one system - CompactPCI hybrid system 03/2009
3 U for the boards – 1 U for the fans - CompactPCI system 3+1 U 03/2009
New EMC gasket for AMC modules features patented triangular profile 03/2009
A new backplane standard: necessary or superfluous? CompactPCI Plus and PICMG 2.30 CPLUS I/O 02/2009
Efficiently remove up to 40 kW waste heat per cabinet - Varistar LHX40 air/water heat exchanger 02/2009
More Power in the Cabinet - From 19" power distribution to cabinet control systems 02/2009
Higher efficiency for energy savings - Cold and hot aisle containment 02/2009
Future-proof data centres - made to measure 02/2009
New plug-in units feature slide-in cover plates for quicker assembly 02/2009
New water-cooled cabinet is ideal for SME server applications 02/2009
New plug-in units feature slide-in cover plates for quicker assembly 02/2009
A new generation of air-filtered fans: Seven performance classes and IP upgradable 01/2009
Versatile MicroTCA development system can be used in rack-mount or desktop applications 01/2009


News Stories of 2008

Title Date
Schroff products conform to new IEC standard for 1U chassis 12/2008
Schroff launches personalised customer portal with online shop 12/2008
Schroff stand will highlight new customer portal 12/2008
"Big Brother" for data centres - Which parameters require monitoring? 11/2008
New shortform brochure provides overview of enclosure products 11/2008
Schroff’s latest product developments 11/2008
New brochure: everything a system needs 11/2008
Varistar LHX 3 with air/water heat exchanger as a 19" chassis 11/2008
maxpowerPRO switched-mode power supply unit with higher performance 11/2008
MicroTCA system: 1 U for 6 single mid-size AdvancedMC modules 11/2008
19" frame-type plug-in units PRO: increased functionality at a lower price 11/2008
Climate-controlled case solutions for broadband networks: High performance, minimum noise and energy efficiency 10/2008
Individuality need not be expensive 10/2008
19" modules for self-contained function units 10/2008
mySchroff.com: Personalised customer portal with online shop 10/2008
MicroTCA mechanics for harsh reality - Specification, mechanical and electrical tests, systems 09/2008
MicroTCA mechanics for applications in harsh environments 09/2008
Electronic packaging solutions for rail traffic systems 09/2008
A Low-cost Alternative to UPS: AC Supply Changeover 09/2008
VME64x subrack system: 2 U and 4 slots for horizontal board mounting 09/2008
Rugged enclosures for railway applications 07/2008
Robust new handle facilitates hot-swapping of AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA boards 07/2008
Now even simpler: automatic configuration for electronics cabinets 07/2008
Customising VARISTAR cabinets 07/2008
Everything under a single roof: From backplane design through manufacture to testing 07/2008
Test adapters for the characterising of connectors 06/2008
Compact new MicroTCA system allows horizontal board mounting 06/2008
Versatile desktop case can be tailored to user's exact requirements 06/2008
Cabinet platform for extreme operating conditions 06/2008
Price reduction: Standard Backplanes up to 20 % cheaper 06/2008
MicroTCA Interoperability Workshop 2008 again in Straubenhardt 06/2008
Optimal climate control for all requirements 05/2008
Schroff products meet the new IEC standards 05/2008
19" plastic front panels: good-looking, cost-effective and quick to fit 05/2008
Avoiding heat collapse: Appropriate cooling for electronics 04/2008
Standardised Water Cooling on Three Levels 04/2008
Flexible case platform for measuring instruments 04/2008
Robust EMC gasket with patented triangular profile 04/2008
Socket strips: Power management in the server cabinet 04/2008
Schroff introduces new service strategy for all products 04/2008
New CompactPCI subrack system uses lateral heat flow 04/2008
New water-cooled cabinet is ideal for SME server applications 04/2008
New networking cabinet provides extensive choice of cable-management accessories 03/2008
New guide outlines AdvancedTCA, MicroTCA and AdvancedMC packaging solutions 03/2008
Different measuring systems - one design 03/2008
A co-ordinated service strategy becomes a complete system 02/2008
New 19 inch clip-in blanking panels cut installation time 02/2008
Products conforming to NEBS for extreme conditions 02/2008
Internet Configurator for MicroTCA systems 02/2008
Packaging Solutions for AdvancedTCA, MicroTCA and AdvancedMC - New guide 02/2008
Standard AdvancedMC modules pass ruggedized tests 02/2008
New handle for AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA mid-size carriers 02/2008
AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA systems pass shock, vibration and earthquake tests 02/2008


News Stories of 2007

Title Date
A question of efficiency: Cold air or cold water 12/2007
MicroTCA industrial system for automation 12/2007
Communication and management: vital ingredients - MicroTCA Interoperability Workshop 12/2007
MicroTCA - Open modular platform with single star backplane for PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet and SRIO 12/2007
Robust subracks can handle extreme shock and vibration 12/2007
ServicePLUS: modification - Customising standard products to customer requirements 11/2007
Compact MicroTCA systems conquer the industrial sector 11/2007
Varistar LHX3: Up to 3 kW cabinet heat removal with air/water heat exchanger 11/2007
MicroTCA system for horizontal board assembly 11/2007
New networking cabinet provides extensive choice of cable-management accessories 11/2007
Made to measure MicroTCA cooling: Air and/or water 10/2007
Water Cooling - Cooling Standard Level III: Boards are cooled with a Cold Plate 10/2007
Outdoor cabinets - Temperatures and noise levels under control 10/2007
Thermal simulation and analysis for electronic systems - Simulating instead of testing 10/2007
Custom designed: Front Panel Fast Track now available for all AdvancedMC front panels 10/2007
VXS Tower-case system: A complete VXS system with 7 slot backplane 10/2007
Four zones for efficient cable management 10/2007
New modular power system offers UPS and hot-swap capabilities 10/2007
New 1200mm-deep server cabinets offer ample space for cabling 10/2007
Service strategy for all products 09/2007
High speed backplanes for low speed applications 09/2007
Varistar Server: For high loads - both mechanical and thermal 09/2007
Varistar NET: Easy assembly and orderly cabling 09/2007
MicroTCA - Rugged MicroTCA for higher demands 09/2007
MicroTCA fan tray for communication with the Shelf Manager 09/2007
New VME64x system for use in tough environments 09/2007
MicroTCA management: Function und communication 08/2007
Topologies and signal integrity: MicroTCA backplane - Extensive functionality on small surface 08/2007
MicroTCA.1 "Rugged MicroTCA air cooled Specification" - MicroTCA mechanics for the rugged reality 08/2007
Realisation of industry applications with MicroTCA 08/2007
New plug-in PSU offers high power density without fan cooling 08/2007
Schroff Website now also in Russian 07/2007
Suitably packaged - "Triple Play" components made of steel 06/2007
New open-frame rack for audio-visual and broadcast applications 06/2007
New AdvancedTCA systems allow horizontal mounting of board 06/2007
Compact desktop case features integrated ventilation facility 06/2007
Test adaptors for characterisation of backplanes and connectors 06/2007
For Test and Measurement Technology: Three cases - one platform 06/2007
New service strategy for all products 06/2007
New development system provides quick and easy introduction to MicroTCA technology 06/2007
New IEC/TS standard cabinets with water cooling: Cooling on three different levels 05/2007
AdvancedMC - Guide rails and struts for 4 HP carrier mechanics 05/2007
Case range - One platform for different demands 05/2007
New enhanced version of desk-top case for test and measurement applications 04/2007
AdvancedTCA for communications technology - High data throughput and high availability 04/2007
MicroTCA for industry applications: Individual components and complete systems 04/2007
VARISTAR with air/water heat exchanger: Effective server cooling 04/2007
New MicroTCA subracks include backplane and shielding 04/2007
ecopower Switch Mode Regulator - Intelligent 200 W power supply with 48 V output voltage 03/2007
New IEC/TS Standard for cabinets with water cooling 03/2007
CompactPCI and CompactPCI Express systems: Cooling - compatible, redundant and reliable 03/2007
Subracks and systems: MicroTCA expands the 19" standard 03/2007
MicroTCA - The future for industry applications 03/2007
New catalogue: Data and Networking Technology - clear and informative 03/2007
"Cabinet infrastructure" for "The safe computer centre": Schroff GmbH at the CeBIT 2007 03/2007
AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA systems: All shock, vibration and earthquake tests passed 02/2007
AdvancedMC: New 4 HP module width and new AdvancedMC Carrier mechanics 02/2007
AdvancedTCA systems with 2 to 5 slots 02/2007
Seminar Series: AdvancedTCA + MicroTCA in practice - conversion and migration 02/2007