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AL8000 linear motors
Modular coil concept opens up new degrees of freedom in machine design
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Nel Hydrogen, Denmark
PC-based control for environmentally friendly hydrogen filling stations
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Latest contents | products
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XPlanar: Levitating 360-degree mover rotation
The XPlanar movers can fly freely in two dimensions over the XPlanar tiles and execute lifting movements with a stroke of up to 5 mm. These system properties have now been enhanced by new software-based 360-degree mover rotation functionality. > Article as PDF -
XTS HMI Control: High-performance visualization with a single mouseclick
The collision-free and independently movable XTS movers can be positioned dynamically on customer-specific track geometries. For the associated visualization, an application-specific HMI Control can now be created from an existing configuration with just one mouse click. > Article as PDF -
EL5072: Integrating compact, precise displacement measurement into standard control technology
The EL5072 EtherCAT Terminal enables direct connection of up to two inductive displacement sensors, including transducers in LVDT and half-bridge designs or inductive angular position sensors in the RVDT version. Thus, precise position and distance measurements, e.g., in the context of process control or the control of joining processes, can be solved in a compact, finely scalable and cost-effective way. > Article as PDF -
PS9xxx: Buffer and redundancy modules for 24/48 V DC power supply
With the new PS9xxx supplementary modules for the PS power supply series from Beckhoff, another efficient option is now available for avoiding machine and plant downtime and, as a result, increasing system availability. > Article as PDF -
TwinCAT Vision: Visualization using vision-specific controls
TwinCAT Vision offers with the new TwinCAT HMI Control Package the option of integrating image processing into the TwinCAT HMI user interface. This includes an expanded image display control and a color control. > Article as PDF
Latest contents | worldwide
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Beckhoff China: 20 years of successful company history
With a first sales office established in Beijing in 2001, Beckhoff started to build up its local presence in China. In this interview, Managing Director Xingkai Ma describes the successful path from these beginnings to the development of an independent subsidiary that is currently serving the Chinese market with approximately 280 employees and 26 technical and sales offices distributed across the country. > Article as PDF -
KSEC Intelligent Technology, China: Open control solution facilitates system-spanning communication
In a new automated testing and high-bay warehouse for Kunming Shipbuilding Equipment, specialist KSEC Intelligent Technology managed to increase system efficiency and meet the requirements for intelligent manufacturing. Using the open and compact control technology from Beckhoff as a foundation contributed greatly to this success. > Article as PDF -
DR Laser Technology, China: Upgraded motion control doubles throughput in laser ablation process
DR Laser Technology focuses on the application of laser systems and technologies for solar cell production. Using PC-based control and EtherCAT instead of dedicated motion control modules, the company has more than doubled the production throughput rate by upgrading and simplifying the control structure of laser ablation machines. > Article as PDF -
OST, Switzerland: Machine learning enables reliable real-time quality inspections in manufacturing
In order to determine the enclosing quality of the associated metallic sleeve from existing machine data in real-time during anchor bolt production, a corresponding development project was conducted at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST). Machine learning with TwinCAT Machine Learning software from Beckhoff has proven to be a suitable solution. > Article as PDF -
Seebühne Bregenz, Austria: Breathtaking spectacle requires complex drive technology
The Bregenz Festival on Lake Constance proved once again with an enthralling stage spectacle that audiences still love great opera, even in the 21st century. An oversized clown figure – a kind of alter ego of Rigoletto – functions as the stage. To handle its complex movements, the Bregenz Festival depends on control technology from Beckhoff. > Article as PDF -
POV, USA: Redesign enhances functionality, simplifies wiring and reduces costs
When Pensar Otra Vez (POV) was asked to develop a machine for final PCB testing at elevated temperatures for an automotive supplier, the company had already gained experience with similar systems. Nevertheless, a redesign of the control technology with Beckhoff yielded major improvements. In addition, the PC-based control technology simplified data acquisition and analysis for the end customer's energy management. > Article as PDF -
Trumpf, USA: Open and highly adaptable automation helps optimize concept of 3D laser cutting systems
As the pioneer in 3D laser processing technology, Trumpf offers complete machines and systems with optimally coordinated components in addition to beam sources and beam components. The advanced TruLaser Cell series machines utilize Industrial PC technology and EtherCAT I/O components from Beckhoff. The current, second-generation TruLaser Cell 8030 combines maximum production reliability and productivity for 3D laser cutting. > Article as PDF -
EMAG, Germany: Customized IPC technology powers Industrie 4.0-capable operating and networking concept
Together with the new EDNA operating and networking concept, the EMAG machine tools now enable significantly more transparent and efficient processes. EDNA is a modular software ecosystem consisting of interconnected software and machine components. In an interview with PC Control magazine, Rainer Seitz, Head of Software Development & IoT, explains the specific advantages of the system as a whole, along with the customized CP3921 Control Panel and the C6030 ultra-compact Industrial PC from Beckhoff. > Article as PDF -
SALZBRENNER media and WDR, Germany: PC-based control of 1D/3D microphone winches
For the development of its 1D and 3D microphone winches, SALZBRENNER media selected Beckhoff as its control supplier. Using TwinCAT 3 software and Embedded PCs, the company built a space- and cost-saving control solution for the PLC, drive and safety components. > Article as PDF -
ESO, Germany and Chile: High-precision telescope observes a star dancing around a supermassive black hole
Observations made with ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) revealed for the first time in 2020 that a star orbiting the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way moves just as predicted by Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity. This long-sought-after result was made possible by high-precision measurements, in which PC-based control technology from Beckhoff played a key role as it has with other experiments. > Article as PDF -
Quadient, Netherlands: Right sized packaging to boost sustainability
E-commerce has recently experienced an enormous rise in acceptance and success. At the same time, consumers increasingly value sustainability and avoiding the use of unnecessary packaging material. To address these trends Quadient, in Drachten, the Netherlands, developed a new packaging machine for the flexible, sustainable and cost-effective production of customized corrugated cardboard packaging. This system utilizes PC-based control, EtherCAT communication and drive technology from Beckhoff. > Article as PDF -
Vintecc, Belgium, and Vandewiele, Sweden: Integrated simulation model produces twist-free ribbon yarn through reliable feeding technology
The Zero Twist Feeder textile feeder from Vandewiele Sweden delivers ribbon yarn to looms without any twisting. The basis for this is an extensive simulation model from Vintecc, which has been deeply integrated into the Beckhoff control software via the TwinCAT 3 Target for Simulink®. In this way, the bobbin speed can be precisely synchronized with the gripper movement. > Article as PDF