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Interview with Dirk Bechtel: EtherCAT Box - Continuous high-speed
Ethernet extended to the IP 67 world
Dirk Bechtel, Product Manager for IP 67 I/O systems The Beckhoff EtherCAT system has been extended with EtherCAT Box modules rated with protection class IP 67. The modules can be connected directly to an EtherCAT network via an integrated EtherCAT interface. The impressive EtherCAT performance of 100 Mbit/s is therefore retained right into each IP 67 box. ...

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Interview with Liqiang Liang and Kai Ristau: Rapid growth continues
in China
Beckhoff, China: Rapid growth continues in China Beckhoff has continuously expanded its global sales network over the last 10 years. Eight years ago, Beckhoff opened its own agency in Beijing. The PC Control editor discussed development and future prospects in China with Liqiang Liang, Managing Director of Beckhoff China, and International Sales Manager from the Beckhoff Headquarters in Germany, Kai Ristau. ...

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