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EtherCAT in dynamic,
electronic terminal blocks
 
Industrial Ethernet has also arrived in electronic terminal blocks. Full Ethernet compatibility, maximum utilization of the large bandwidth offered by Ethernet and remarkable real-time characteristics at low costs – these are the outstanding features of the EtherCAT I/O system from Beckhoff ...
 
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“Economy” Panel PC CP62xx for control cabinet installation

The Panel PCs from Beckhoff follow the trend towards ever smaller and more powerful PC controllers.With the new CP62xx Panel PC series for control cabinet installation, Beckhoff offers compact, high-performance PC technology with processors up to Pentium® M 1.8 GHz ...

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IPCs and TwinCAT standardize production at Nobilia

Nobilia is one of the leading manufacturers of fitted kitchens in Europe. The company is booming and in the summer of 2006 established a new production facility. PC-based control technology from Beckhoff had already been implemented successfully in Nobilia's main plant and was chosen for the production lines of the new plant ...

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Ethernet Switches: Optimization of device design and costs
The ES2008/ES2016 devices are being replaced by the technically optimized CU2008 and CU2016 Ethernet Switches. The new switches have the same size as before, with identically arranged RJ 45 sockets and power connection. In order to improve the readability of the status LEDs, they are located directly at the RJ 45 sockets ...
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TwinCAT supports communication standards for telecontrol
In Europe, communication between telecontrol master stations and substations is generally based on standardized IEC 60870-5 protocols. Standard 101 has been defined for serial communication and standard 104 for IP-based communication ...
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New absolute encoder generation for AM3000 Servomotors:
AX5000 supports BiSS interface

With the AX Servo Drives, AM Servomotors and AL Linear Servomotors, Beckhoff Automation offers a fully-matched drive system for highly dynamic positioning tasks ...
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OPC UA: New communication and information platform covering all levels from production to ERP
OPC is an established and recognized standard for data exchange in manufacturing and process automation. A total of 400 companies and organizations have come together in the OPC Foundation with the aim of maintaining this standard and developing it further ...
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Airbus high-lift system with
high-speed EtherCAT control

At its facility in Bremen, Germany, Airbus features a number of test installations for the company’s “high-lift” systems. This term encompasses all functional components that generate additional lift at the wings during different stages of a flight ...
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Exclusive textile processing technology with PC control
The company Castello Officine s.r.l., based in Trivero, Italy, has been producing textile machines since 1948. Utilizing decades of experience, the company produces exclusive stretcher machines using state-of-the-art technology and distributes them worldwide ...
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Advanced Ethernet control system for hotel in eastern China
The Oriental Hotel Zhejiang is owned by Hangzhou Dayuan Group Co., Ltd. and operated by Howard Johnson International (China). During the recent refurbishment, the air conditioning and lighting control systems were upgraded with Ethernet-based building control technology from Beckhoff ...
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Prettl Electric harnesses the flexibility of open controls
The Prettl Electric facility located in Greenville, South Carolina, specializes in wiring harnesses for the automotive industry. These harnesses are primarily used for anti-lock brake systems (ABS) and emission control systems ...
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PC-based Control for Electrolux production
Hestra Automation AB has developed a new cooker component production machine for appliance manufacturer, Electrolux. A technical highlight of the machine is the PC-based control system in conjunction with linear motors from Beckhoff ...
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TAM Electromecànica: Flawless picture frames thanks to TwinCAT
TAM Electromecànica specializes in the polishing, grinding and deburring of diverse components such as aluminum profiles, fittings, jewelry, wheels, wooden parts or plastic elements ...
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Beckhoff Belgium takes off – Expansion of export activities in Europe
In addition to the establishment of new subsidiaries in Spain, Brazil, Australia and South Africa, Beckhoff continues to strengthen its position in the European market by opening a new branch in Belgium ...
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New subsidiary in Australia
Beckhoff is underpinning, its international sales network by establishing a subsidiary in Australia ...
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Brazil: Beckhoff expands on the southern hemisphere
The latest subsidiary, Beckhoff Brazil, opened for business on 1st October 2006. Together with distribution partners in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile, Beckhoff is now represented in four countries on the South American continent ...
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Beckhoff continues expansion course by establishing a subsidiary in South Africa
Since the South African subsidiary opened on 1st September 2006 Beckhoff is now directly represented on all continents. The new branch in Johannesburg aims to meet growing customer demand in South Africa through local presence ...
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Beckhoff, Email: info@pc-control.net, November 2006