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The new entry-level class for PC-based control technology
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Credimex AG, Switzerland
XTS connects processing modules to form an Industrie 4.0-ready machine
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Latest contents | products
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EtherCAT P with a wide range of IP 67 I/O options
EtherCAT P can be used for local logging of all I/O signals of a machine or plant with a high degree of flexibility and minimum wiring effort. At the same time the cabling and installation costs at the field level are reduced. > Article as PDF -
Data mining and analysis – a prerequisite for Industrie 4.0 concepts
TwinCAT IoT and TwinCAT Analytics enables machine and system manufacturers to store and archive complete datasets from the controllers, either locally or in a cloud. > Article as PDF
Latest contents | worldwide
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Bauer Steuerungstechnik, Germany: PC-based control automates innovative flow pack machine
Bauer uses PC-based control from Beckhoff in its B500SH compact form, fill and seal system for realising precise, highly flexible and fast packaging processes with 500 cycles per minute. > Article as PDF -
Dongfang Electric Corporation, China: CX9020 Embedded PC controls pitch system
By using PC-based control technology in its pitch systems, Dongfang Electric Corporation ensures that its wind turbines remain reliable and safe, even in gusty or intermittent wind conditions. > Article as PDF -
Zensor, Belgium: CX2020 Embedded PC ensures high availability of wind turbines
At the Luchterduinen windfarm, sensors monitor a wide range of parameters relating to the structure and environment of the wind turbines. A CX2020 Embedded PC from Beckhoff collects and pre-processes the measure data and sends them to the cloud. > Article as PDF -
CEFCA foundation, Spain: Telescope controlled by PC Control surveys the skies
The PC platform handles all aspects of control, monitoring and management of all the systems and subsystems installed in the observatory. Communication takes place via EtherCAT. > Article as PDF -
Grundfos, Denmark: Intelligent energy monitoring with the Microsoft Azure™ IoT suite and TwinCAT IoT
In a project demonstrating advanced energy monitoring and smart metering, Grundfos, Microsoft and Beckhoff have collaborated to equip the “Grundfos Kollegiet” student accommodation block in the Danish city of Århus with intelligent PLC systems. > Article as PDF -
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies, Great Britain: Hybrid manufacturing process ensures maximum productivity in metalworking applications
The tool solution developed by Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies combines conventional CNC technology and additive production methods. Optimum machine communication is guaranteed by using the PC-based control platform with EtherCAT as fast fieldbus system. > Article as PDF -
Maison Mosaïque, France: Building automation system optimizes energy consumption while ensuring comfort and security
Maison Mosaïque is exemplary in terms of its integrative care concept and intelligent building automation: Based on Beckhoff control components the French system integrator A2I has realised a solution in which all building systems are connected, configurable and remotely controllable. > Article as PDF