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TwinCAT Cloud Engineering
Smart Engineering directly in the cloud
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Plasmatreat, Germany
XPlanar transports workpiece during plasma surface treatment process
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Latest contents | products
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Integrated servo drive AMI812x for automation outside of control cabinets
The new AMI812x series of integrated servo drives expands the compact drive technology portfolio from Beckhoff by extremely compact devices for distributed field installation. Integrating servomotor, output stage and fieldbus connection in a space-saving design, the drives are available in the motion power range up to 400 W. > Article as PDF -
C7015 ultra-compact Industrial PC enables direct integration into machine environments
With the new C7015, an Industrial PC with
all-round IP65/67 protection is introduced, which can be used as an edge device for decentralized installation with powerful multi-core computing performance. When used as a full-fledged control computer, the device also reduces the required control cabinet space, simplifying machine design and subsequent system expansions. > Article as PDF
Latest contents | worldwide
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Texpa, Germany: Rapid development and configuration of manufacturing systems for terrycloth towels with PC-based control
Texpa’s new manufacturing system for terrycloth towels signifies the importance of the openness, flexibility and compact design of PC- and EtherCAT-based control and drive technology from Beckhoff to meet the need for system modularization. > Article as PDF -
Simtec, Germany: PC-based technology controls entertainment applications and kinetic digital signage
Today, simulator systems from Simtec can be found in entertainment parks, 4D theaters and museums around the world. With Screenflite®, Simtec has entered the digital signage field as well. Resembling a kinetic piece of art, the media information system catches people’s attention in airport terminals, train stations or shopping malls – precisely automated with PC-based control from Beckhoff. > Article as PDF -
LCA and Sika, Switzerland: Fast, precise production of large-scale construction components with 3D printing
With the advances of innovative 3D printing technology, the construction sector is taking a major step forward toward a digital future. LCA prints large-scale construction components with quick-drying cement supplied by building materials maker Sika, and is relying on universal, open automation technology from Beckhoff to put its ideas into practice. > Article as PDF -
Fischer, Switzerland: PC-based control optimizes test data in spindle test bench
Motor spindles must meet particularly high quality requirements. Therefore, every single spindle from Fischer AG passes through a sophisticated test program before it is delivered. To increase testing capacity as well as quantity and quality of test data, a new test bench was developed with the help of PC-based control technology from Beckhoff. > Article as PDF -
L’Oréal and Secad, France: XTS combines the functionality of five machines in a single production line
In its Caudry plant, the L’Oréal Group produces high-quality skin care products, mascaras and make-up foundations for its Division Luxe. The new Agile F24 filling and capping line enables fast format changes with a simultaneously increased output. In addition, the new system combines the functionality of five previously separate machines on a reduced footprint. > Article as PDF -
Agnitron, USA: Dual-use system for the research and production of new semiconductor materials
With the dual-use Agilis machine, Agnitron developed a system for the production of the semiconductor material gallium oxide. In addition, the system provides the ability to switch to other materials if required. With PC-based control technology from Beckhoff, Agnitron not only ensures the necessary high reliability, but also flexible scalability for diverse user requirements. > Article as PDF -
Labplas, Canada: PC-based control boosts sterile sampling production by 25 %
In a redesign with PC-based control, Labplas has been able to increase productivity and also to integrate pick-and-place robots, which replace the manual insertion of accessories into the bags. > Article as PDF