Kopfende
Kopfende is a German term meaning "head end" or "front end." It designates the leading or initiating end of a device, component, or system. The term is common in German technical writing and is used across engineering, manufacturing, and data-communication contexts. It is formed from Kopf (head) and Ende (end).
In application, Kopfende describes the side of an object that serves as the starting point, input, or
Translations into English vary with domain. Common renderings are "head end," "front end," or "proximal end," but
Because it is a descriptive label rather than a formal concept, Kopfende appears primarily in manuals, diagrams,