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  Scientific Automation: kinematic transformation streamlined in TwinCAT
Scientific Automation: kinematic transformation streamlined in TwinCAT
 
With ‘Scientific Automation,’ Beckhoff has extended the application range of the classic, PC-based automation technology with new components. The ‘TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation’ software integrates the control of robots into the Beckhoff world. ...

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EtherCAT Box: IP 67 modules with 16 channels LSG Sky Chefs, Deutschland: Der weltweit größte Airline-Caterer setzt auf robuste Panel-PCs von Beckhoff
EtherCAT Box: IP 67 modules with
16 channels


The new EtherCAT Box modules contain an impressive 16 channels – a notable increase over the previous 8 – in a double-width housing. ...

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LSG Sky Chefs, Germany: The world’s largest airline caterer relies on durable Panel PCs from Beckhoff

In order to ensure a wellfed well-being for the aircraft passengers, LSG Sky Chefs maintains two state of the art production plants at Frankfurt airport. ...

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products worldwide

Dynamic servomotors for the food industry
With the AM3000 Synchronous Servomotor series with FDA-compliant, white surface coating, Beckhoff is introducing a high-performance servo solution for all applications in the food industry. ...
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Modular automation with TwinCAT 3
Due to the modular structure of the extended runtime and the interfaces already predefined for many applications, TwinCAT 3 from Beckhoff offers the possibility to instance the different controllers among the machine units together on the machine’s central control hardware. ...
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Standard diagnostic and configuration interface for Beckhoff Industrial PCs
The Industrial PC is monitored from within TwinCAT or via standardized programming interfaces (OPC, UPnP, .NET, etc.) in order to guarantee high plant availability. ...
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DLR, Germany: EtherCAT as a uniform communication platform for mobile service robots of the future
The movement sequences of “Rollin’ Justin” takes place via EtherCAT, while the Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC automation software takes care of control. ...
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Beckhoff establishes subsidiary in Malaysia
Beckhoff Automation is maintaining its growth offensive and strengthening its presence in the South-East Asian market with its own subsidiary in Malaysia. ...
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Numina Group, USA: EtherCAT helps address speed and precision challenges
Isolated picking and dispatch solutions are being replaced by concepts that integrate the entire process chain in one control platform. ...
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ZWAV, Germany: Embedded PC helps ensure clean water
The Vogtland Water Board decided to use Beckhoff technology in order to modernize the Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz wastewater treatment plant. ...
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Fifth Light Technology Ltd., Canada: PC Control for intelligent lighting systems
With its intelligent solution for lighting control, Fifth Light Technology Ltd. has aimed at one of the largest sources of energy consumption: the interior lighting of commercial and publicly-used buildings. ...
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Precision Mechatronics, Australia: Fully automatic ink filling at intervals of seconds
Precision Mechatronics Pty. Ltd., Australia, supplies application- and customer-specific machine solutions for various industries and areas of application. ...
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Nordea Bank, Norway: Energy consumption reduced and operation simplified with building controller retrofit
By commissioning the redevelopment of an outdated building controller, it was possible for Nordea Bank of Norway to drastically reduce their energy consumption. ...
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Beckhoff, E-Mail: info@pc-control.net, June 2010