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AA3000 series:
Efficient servomotor alternative for energy-intensive pneumatic cylinders
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HS Kempten and ABT, Germany:
PC-based control technology for vehicles converted to electric drives
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Modular automation toolkit revolutionizes control cabinet design
With the MX-System as a modular automation toolkit, Beckhoff has packaged its comprehensive product portfolio in a new housing system, which is designed in such a way that the resulting solution can completely replace traditional control cabinets. In doing so, Beckhoff – in its role as a technology leader – is once again initiating a revolution in automation technology and setting new standards. > Article as PDF -
TwinCAT Machine Learning offers further inference engine
With TwinCAT Machine Learning Server as an additional inference engine, TwinCAT Machine Learning also meets the increasingly growing requirements of machine learning (ML) or deep learning for industrial applications. This is because ML models are becoming more and more complex, the execution speed is expected to increase, and greater flexibility of inference engines is demanded with respect to ML models. > Article as PDF -
EL7062: Flexible and cost-effective stepper motor terminal with 6 A total current
The EL7062 2-channel EtherCAT Terminal is designed for direct connection of two stepper motors in the medium power range of up to 3 A and for a voltage range of 8 to 48 V. With flexible parameterization and minimized channel costs, the motion interface is suitable for a wide range of applications and for price-sensitive stepper motor applications in particular. > Article as PDF -
TwinCAT 3: Real-time-capable data communication via OPC UA
Direct integration of OPC UA Pub/Sub communication into the TwinCAT 3 runtime paves the way for straightforward realization of machine-to-machine (M2M) and device-to-cloud (D2C) scenarios based on the OPC UA Pub/Sub specification. > Article as PDF -
C6675: New device combines ATX motherboard with housing and power supply of industrial server
The new C6675 control cabinet Industrial PC combines ATX motherboard and the housing and power supply unit of the C6670 industrial server to enable the use of large, high-performance graphics cards for particularly advanced machine learning and vision applications. > Article as PDF -
Electric cylinders eliminate compressed air requirements in production plants
The new AA3000 series electric cylinders from Beckhoff are ideal as direct drives for linear motion applications with high process forces and speeds. They combine advantages in force, dynamics and compactness with the benefits of servo technology, such as controlled positioning, safe holding at a standstill and high energy efficiency. Now production plants have all necessary tools to eliminate energy-intensive pneumatic cylinders and compressed air requirements entirely. > Article as PDF
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Foodjet, Netherlands: Sauces portioned with μs precision and placed with perfect repeatability
Foodjet relies on PC-based control technology from Beckhoff to open and close the nozzles in its MDL food printers at lightning speed. The machine builder’s customers can use it to portion and deposit toppings with maximum precision, whether they’re coating pizza dough with a perfect layer of tomato sauce on a moving conveyor belt or icing donuts with seasonal images. > Article as PDF -
IMS, Netherlands: Modular machine design and highly accurate positioning with XTS
In the search for a precise transport system for fully automated electronic module assembly systems, the Dutch company IMS found a fitting solution with Beckhoff. With a repeatability of 10 μm, the linear transport system XTS meets the high requirements for product positioning. In addition, the modular range of XTS components provides the basis for easy system adaptation to changing production requirements. > Article as PDF -
Rigging in Motion, Hungary: Efficient execution of spectacular film scenes and stunts using automation
With its headquarters in the Hungarian city of Dunakeszi, Rigging in Motion Ltd specializes in the automation of stage technology. The company’s trusses and rigging platforms are used worldwide in film productions and event stunts – all automated with PC-based control. The editors of the CNCMedia trade portal spoke to György Posztós, Managing Director of Rigging in Motion Ltd, and Project Engineer András Till about Beckhoff technology as a driving force behind spectacular scenes and stage shows.
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Bonnenberg & Drescher, Germany: Control and measurement technology for acoustic gas temperature measurement in combustion plants
In highly complex plants such as those in the energy sector or steel industry, standards for the measurement and analysis technology in use are also correspondingly high. These include not only fast and precise data acquisition, but also a system design that is as flexible, expandable, cost-effective and space-saving as possible. This is precisely why Bonnenberg & Drescher relies on PC- and EtherCAT-based control and measurement technology from Beckhoff for its acoustic gas temperature measurement (AGAM). > Article as PDF -
Airbus and Dizisoft, France: Condition-based maintenance increases production reliability for engine mounts
Given the very high costs involved, Airbus attaches great importance to highly precise production tool control to minimize the risk of faulty machining and the duration of any machine downtime. This is precisely where condition-based maintenance comes into play, which uses a solution from the specialists at Dizisoft based on the CX5140 Embedded PC from Beckhoff.
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Xin Hang Cheng, China: TwinCAT Vision optimizes soft capsule inspection
Xin Hang Cheng has been developing high-end pharmaceutical processing machines for over 30 years. The latest generation of soft capsule inspection machines uses PC-based control and TwinCAT 3 from Beckhoff to integrate PLC, motion control, machine vision and HMI functions into a unified control platform with a simplified architecture. > Article as PDF -
BOS, Canada: Efficient motion control boosts precision and performance of 5-axis fiber laser cutting system
BOS Innovations implemented its L-MS fiber laser cutting system as a turnkey solution for a leading automotive manufacturer. Drive technologies from Beckhoff enable precise coordination of the up to five cutting axes and ensure that the high-performance machine stays within tight tolerances. In addition, flexible PC-based control technology allows adaptation to different customer requirements. > Article as PDF -
FourPhase, Norway: PC-based control in use for oil and gas production
Since FourPhase was founded in Norway in 2012, the company has been committed to optimizing and enhancing the efficiency of established oil and gas extraction processes through modern technologies. When it comes to implementing its innovative concepts, FourPhase puts its trust in Beckhoff components. Jørgen Bruntveit, chief technology officer and chief operations officer, talks about his business and the benefits of using PC-based Control solutions in a cost-intensive and traditional industry. > Article as PDF -
Minimetro and Umbra Control, Italy: Backbone of the cable cars in Perugia
If you want to ride cable cars, you don’t necessarily have to go to San Francisco. A modern counterpart has been in service in Perugia, Italy, since 2008. To ensure that the fully automatic Minimetro continues to reliably transport residents and tourists alike to the historic old town, the entire control technology of the auxiliary services of every station was modernized. System integrator Umbra Control was responsible for the demanding migration, with PC-based control technology from Beckhoff. > Article as PDF -
Advantech Time, Italy: High flexibility, precision and integration in test bench engineering
When it comes to creating test benches, Italian company Advantech Time is breaking new ground and changing the traditional landscape in the field of measurement and test engineering. PC-based control from Beckhoff ensures flexibility and a multidisciplinary approach in the test laboratory, integrating two activities that were previously always separate: industrial control and data acquisition. > Article as PDF -
Ionicon, Austria: Real-time breath analysis provisionally approved as COVID-19 test method
The mass spectrometers from Austrian specialist Ionicon are used as trace gas analyzers in many different applications, especially in medical research. One such system in Singapore – which uses reliable and long-term available control technology from Beckhoff – has also achieved a breakthrough as a provisionally approved test method for COVID-19. > Article as PDF