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Beckhoff solutions for Industrie 4.0 and IoT
Simple, open and standardised
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NASA, USA
Research and development vehicle with redundant EtherCAT communication
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EK9160 for cloud-based control
The EK9160 IoT Bus Coupler for EtherCAT Terminals transmits all control data simply, safely and cost-effectively to all common cloud systems in plug-and-play mode. > Article as PDF -
More computing power for small controllers
With the introduction of the new CX81xx Embedded PC series, small controllers now offer significantly increased computing power. > Article as PDF -
EtherCAT plug-in modules provide compact drive technology
With the new motion modules, space-saving compact drive technology from Beckhoff is seamlessly integrated into a plug-in module concept, enabling extremely compact I/O and motion solutions that perfectly match customer requirements. > Article as PDF -
eXtended Transport System: Practice-proven many times including in multi-XTS applications
Since its launch at the industrial trade show Hannover Messe in 2012, the eXtended Transport System (XTS) from Beckhoff has already found its way into numerous new machines. In the most diverse forms – from simple to highly complex – it has supported the development of innovative automation concepts. > Article as PDF
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lightweight solutions, Germany: Lightweight construction material lisocore® – drilling and bonding with precision
With the company’s lisocore® lightweight construction material, lightweight solutions is a pioneer both in terms of the end product and the manufacturing equipment that makes it. Advanced PC-based control technology from Beckhoff has been onboard the company’s machinery from the start. Beckhoff multi-core technology provides the required flexibility for lightweight solutions’ unique processes. > Article as PDF -
Boston Scientific, USA: Comprehensive cardiac catheter testing
To ensure that customers and patients receive products that meet the strictest quality guidelines, the company employs PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff in its testing stations for cardiac catheters. > Article as PDF -
Doerfer, USA: NASA uses Wheelift® heavy transporters
In the assembly process of the SLS, rocket Wheelift® Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) successfully ensure safe transport of giant rocket components. The challenge in this NASA material handling application is to maintain precisely synchronized coordination of multiple SMPTs working in tandem. > Article as PDF -
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan: PC-based control increases flexibility and part quality in injection molding processes
Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Plastic Technology (MHIPT) specializes in plastics injection molding machines. The company chose PC-based control technology from Beckhoff for its latest machine series. > Article as PDF