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ITEC GmbH, Germany: Automation systems for the food industry
ITEC GmbH, Germany: Automation systems
for the food industry Automatic systems for cutting and handling ready-to-eat sausage products represent an important field of business for ITEC GmbH of Beckum, Germany. The systems are available as individual modules – combined to form a complete plant – or as components of a packaging line; automation equipment from Beckhoff ensures optimum process quality and performance. ...

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E-Star Packaging Equipment Ltd., China: PC-based control system for
hot-glue labeling machine
E-Star Packaging Equipment Ltd., China: PC-based control system for hot-glue labeling machine The Chinese company E-Star Packaging Equipment Ltd. specializes in packaging machinery for the food and beverage markets along with shrinkwrapping machinery and fully automated carton packaging and labeling. Thanks to PC-based control and highly dynamic Drive Technology from Beckhoff, the new hot-glue labeler developed by E-Star achieves a remarkable throughput of 24,000 to 48,000 bottles per hour. ...

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SystemTechnik für Betriebsmittel GmbH (STB), Germany: Convenient
withdrawals and returns via touch panels
SystemTechnik für Betriebsmittel GmbH (STB), Germany: Convenient withdrawals and returns via touch panels Tool dispensing systems made by SystemTechnik für Betriebsmittel GmbH (STB) in Germany make tools available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to cost-effectively suit user needs. STB’s self-developed FEBA administration software controls tool withdrawals and returns as well as automatic material planning and refilling of used operating resources. Automation technology from Beckhoff guarantees ease of operation and system flexibility. ...

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Komax AG, Switzerland: Fully automated thin-film contacting system with
PC Control
Komax AG, Switzerland: Fully automated thin-film contacting system with PC Control The Komax Group is one of the world’s leading suppliers of wire processing machines and automatic assembly machines. Komax has successfully positioned itself as a leader in the photovoltaic market with innovative automation solutions for precise manufacturing of solar modules. Through the use of PC-based automation platforms from Beckhoff, Komax proves that individualized customer solutions and standardization do not have to be contradictory. ...

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Roboworker Automation GmbH, Germany: TwinCAT – Jerk-free loading
and unloading thanks to electronic cam plates
Roboworker Automation GmbH, Germany: TwinCAT – Jerk-free loading and unloading thanks to electronic cam plates Roboworker’s unloading robots can handle blanks made of metal or ceramic powder, the preliminary products for indexable inserts, gear wheels or sealing discs. The high-performance RAG2 unloading system removes the blanks smoothly and reliably from the press. This system is controlled by a Beckhoff Industrial PC with TwinCAT automation software. ...

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Velteko s.r.o., Czech Republic: PC-based control optimizes
packaging system
Velteko s.r.o., Czech Republic: PC-based control optimizes packaging system

Velteko s.r.o., based in Vlašim, Czech Republic, is a manufacturer of packaging machines and specializes in high-end packaging technologies. When the time came for a fundamental revision of the machine design and control concept for the company’s hose packaging machines, Velteko decided to implement a PC- and EtherCAT-based automation solution from Beckhoff. ...

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Wheelift, USA: PC-based control handles the heaviest loads
Wheelift, USA: PC-based control handles the heaviest loads Global manufacturers in the energy, chemical, construction and aerospace fields have to manage and efficiently move continually larger and heavier products to remain competitive. This requires high-performance transport vehicles. Wheelift heavy transporters from Doerfer Companies (TDS Automation) based in Waverly, Iowa, USA, are able to handle payloads of more than 500 tons with maximum precision and are ideal for such applications. ...

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