“The world of wood” is the new lead theme for the 11th Ligna+ trade fair, which runs in Hanover, Germany, from 14 to 18 May 2007. The event is expected to attract 1,800 exhibitors from over 40 countries, who will present the latest innovations and trends in woodworking machinery, forestry technology, wood-based materials and construction.This year’s Ligna+ will once again be the international meeting place for the timber industry.
Beckhoff will show their PC-based automation solutions for the timber industry in Hall 19, Booth D20. The combination of Industrial PC, Windows operating system and TwinCAT PLC/NC software forms an integrated control platform for a range of woodworking machinery involved in the production process. Software modules can replace dedicated hardware components on a standardized PC platform. Examples are: NC PTP axis control, cam plates and camshaft controller, flying saw or CNC module and linear path control. Open interfaces enable interfacing with visualization, MDE/PDC, CAD/CAM, drill optimization, etc.
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