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Drive Technology
AX8000 the new high-performance, multi-axis servo system
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Kraft Maschinenbau, Germany
Scalable PC Control solution combines high-end PLC performance with CNC functionality
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Many-core control: Automation technology with endless possibilities
Automation technology functions are determined more and more with software. With the new C6670, Beckhoff has unveiled the ultimate many-core industrial server, able to run the world’s largest automation applications.
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Compact multi-touch Panel PCs with IP 65 rating feature advanced Atom™ multi-core processors
With a large number of display sizes and processor options, the CP37xx series for mounting-arm installation offers high scalability to solve a wide range of automation challenges.
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XTS: New motor modules for even more production flexibility
With new motor modules the high flexibility of the eXtended Transport System has been increased yet again. The straight and curved motor modules (180°) are supplemented by new variants with a radius of 22.5°.
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EJ series EtherCAT plug-in modules: Combining the benefits of standard and custom I/O solutions
Bus Terminals for PCBs – with this I/O solution in a new form factor the advantages of a flexible standard and custom development are combined.
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Latest contents | worldwide
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Varta, Germany: Integrated data transfer connects blister packaging machine to the ERP system
With its centralized data management system, Varta Microbattery is able to package large volumes and numerous variants of its products with reliability and flexibility – all while keeping in accordance with modern Industry 4.0 concepts.
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Beckhoff Finland opens new headquarters
On February 6, 2015, Beckhoff Finland celebrated the opening of its newly built company headquarters in Hyvinkää as well as 15 successful years of constant growth.
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Aurelio Banda named President of Beckhoff North America
Beginning January 1, 2015, a change in management took place at Beckhoff Automation LLC: Aurelio Banda, previously Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Beckhoff USA, took over for Graham Harris as President in a planned transition.
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United Sortation Solutions, USA: Performance and flexibility boost warehouse logistics
In order to fulfill the constantly increasing demands placed on warehousing and distribution processes, United Sortation Solutions relies on PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology to boost the performance of its handling equipment and highly-automated distribution systems.
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MMC, Canada: Enhanced performance and reduced costs in bottle cap lining and post-molding automation equipment
In order to ensure an airtight packaging of food and beverages, pharmaceutical and personal care/beauty products, the caps of bottles and containers are fitted with a liner. Supplying advanced, turnkey cap lining equipment, MMC Packaging has become one of the leading specialists in this market segment.
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Husky, Canada: High-precision control technology lowers consumption of raw materials in injection molding machines
An enormous share of the global market for PET plastic bottles is based on preforms manufactured using machines built by the Canadian plastics industry innovator, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
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LCA, Switzerland: Open control technology for high-precision, networked steering shaft assembly
The control system for the steering shaft assembly line at LCA Automation AG is consistently PC-based. Thanks to the openness of PC Control, it can easily be integrated into production lines and in the ERP environment.
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Wieser, Austria: Laser machining with open, fast data communication and dynamic motion control
The increased use of modern materials in high-volume manufacturing requires the use of laser machine tools. These are the types of applications for which Wieser Automation has developed an advanced new machine, leveraging the openness and high speed of the Beckhoff control platform.
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IMA, Germany: Virtual master uses electronic cam plate to synchronize three-axis motion system
IMA Automation facilitates the ever-changing needs of assembly applications with a new, compact rotary indexing system, which enables up to eight assembly steps. The system offers enhanced production flexibility and, at the same time, increased operational and energy efficiency.
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Internorm, Austria: A building that thinks
The new Internorm building combines the latest energy-efficient building automation systems with state-of-the-art office design.
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Parle, India: EtherCAT-based filling and packaging application for tablets and pills
Precise counting, a fast production cycle, minimum materials waste, as well as flexible adaptation to different tablet and pill formats were the ambitious goals, Parle Global Technologies set for the development of a new integrated multi-channel tablet counting and filling machine.
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Chassis Brakes International, France: PC-based control is the standard for testing and assembly
Every day up to 25,000 disc brakes leave the bustling plant of Chassis Brakes International located in the French town of Angers. With the introduction of PC-based control from Beckhoff, machine cycle times were improved by an impressive 10 to 15 percent.
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