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10 years of Beckhoff Switzerland (PDF)

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  The compact C69xx control cabinet PC series
Extremely robust, extremely compact, extremely flexible:
The C6930 Beckhoff IPC
 
The new C6930 control cabinet PC from Beckhoff combines everything a cutting-edge Industrial PC requires in a compact aluminum housing: a 3½-inch Beckhoff Motherboard designed for Intel® Core™ Duo or Core™2 Duo, a wide range of PC interfaces, up to three Ethernet ports, e.g. for EtherCAT-based controllers and optional fieldbus interfaces for conventional bus systems. ...


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Reproducible measurements through certified precision

The EL3201-0020 temperature measurement terminal is a new addition to the generation of high-precision analog equipment from Beckhoff. Due to the high basic accuracy, the measuring error is reduced to ±0.1 K of the temperature measuring range. ...

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Beckhoff Switzerland celebrates its 10th birthday

The Swiss branch office, the first interna-
tional subsidiary of Verl, Germany-based Beckhoff , was founded on September 9, 1999. In addition to the headquarters in Schaffhausen, the Swiss Beckhoff Automation AG today has four additional offices in Zurich, Derendingen, Yverdon and Tessin. ...

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Building Automation:
Individualized front designs for compact Beckhoff Control Panels

In building automation it is becoming increasingly important for operating panels to have an attractive, stylish appearance. In order to meet this need, the Beckhoff Ethernet Control Panels from the CP6608 series with 5.7-inch display are now available with a variety of front designs to optimally match building ambience. ...
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EtherCAT Box: Continuous high-speed Ethernet extended to the IP 67 world
The concept of the Fieldbus Box was presented for the first time at Hanover Fair in 1999. The Fieldbus Box modules are „fieldbus-neutral” and are distinguished by their compact design, rated for protection class IP 67. Beckhoff has now developed a new, high-performance IP 67 solution especially for EtherCAT applications: the EtherCAT Box. ...
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ACI-ecotec, Germany: Material handling technology meets IT
ACI-ecotec, specialists in production systems for crystalline and thin-film photovoltaic modules, depends on Beckhoff control technology. ...
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EgoKiefer, Switzerland:
Fully-automated manufacturing of PVC windows over 1,500 sqm plant

The Swiss window and door manufacturer EgoKiefer develops, produces, sells and installs window solutions in PVC, PVC/aluminum, timber and timber/aluminum as well as entry doors. ...
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Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, Germany: Complex control technology, simple implementation
Matrix Controller is the universal controller algorithm from Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH that was primarily developed for a machine that tests prosthetic feet. The Matrix Controller was built with PC-based control technology from Beckhoff. ...
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Tuboly, Switzerland:
PC Control for extreme folding

Beckhoff PC-based control is used in the fully automated Tuboly folding and welding machine to manufacture tank panels for transformer housings. ...
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Scherler AG, Switzerland:
Advanced building automation in historic Basel exhibition hall

Hall 2 at the Messe Basel (Basel Trade Show has been listed as a historic building since 2008. So that the building can continue to meet the tough requirements of modern trade fair operations, it has been fitted with the latest building automation technology based on Beckhoff components. ...
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inotec AP GmbH, Germany: Test rig for electric toothbrushes helps ensure longer lasting products
Test engineering solutions for the household appliance industry are an important business segment for inotec AP GmbH. Automation technology from Beckhoff is responsible for simplifying the operation of the generally complex applications and documenting the test results for inotec AP ...
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Shandong University, China:
PC-based production of carbon fiber precursors for high-performance materials

One of the areas of expertise at the research center for carbon fiber tech-
nology at Shandong University is the development of solutions for production of high-strength carbon fibers. The research institute uses PC-based control technology from Beckhoff for improving process quality. ...
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Skako A/S, Denmark:
Accurate concrete production boosts competitiveness

The Danish firm Skako A/S, manufacturers of ready-to-use systems for the ready-mix concrete and precast concrete component industries, uses Beckhoff control technology for this purpose. ...
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IMBS, Austria:
Cleverly hidden evacuation system for the Sisi Museum

An electro-acoustic emergency warning system conforming to the latest safety standards has been installed in the Silver Chamber of the Sisi Museum in the Vienna Hofburg. ...
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Beckhoff, Email: info@pc-control.net, September 2009