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AL8000 linear motors
Modular motor series with Made in Germany quality
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AES, USA
EtherCAT plug-in modules and compact Panel PC in industrial gas delivery controller
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TwinCAT/BSD: Multi-core-capable, Unix-compatible operating system for TwinCAT 3 real-time applications
With TwinCAT/BSD, Beckhoff presents a new operating system that combines the advantages of Windows CE – low cost and small footprint – with the numerous features of large Windows operating systems. It therefore also is an alternative to Windows 7 or 10 in many applications. > Article as PDF -
EL51xx: Compact and cost-effective analysis of incremental signals
Incremental encoders have become indispensable in many applications. Beckhoff meets this important need with the comprehensive EL51xx EtherCAT Terminal series for analysis of 5 V incremental encoders via RS422 and TTL signals. With their extension by four highly compact and high-performance I/Os, analysis of incremental signals in the controller can now be implemented in an even more space-saving and cost-effective manner. > Article as PDF -
EP7402: IP67 EtherCAT I/O for conveyor control
With the new EP7402 EtherCAT Box from Beckhoff, the control architecture and cabling of roller conveyor systems become significantly more efficient. The compact motor controller for BLDC motors is ideally suited for conveyor tasks in intralogistics and assembly technology as well as in the packaging, food and beverage industries. > Article as PDF
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Adwen Technology, Germany: 10 years of alpha ventus with PC-based wind turbine control
Ten years ago, Germany entered the era of offshore wind energy generation with the inauguration of the alpha ventus project. In this interview, Bernd Zickert of Adwen Technology talks about the use of PC-based technology from Beckhoff in these systems. > Article as PDF -
Leine & Linde, Germany: PC-based control combined with strain sensors for monitoring rotor blades in wind turbines
A fully digital measurement chain from strain sensor to the control and management levels is a prerequisite for high-performance and integrated condition monitoring in wind turbines. Find out in this interview with Matthias Finke how this has been achieved in the case of ESR strain sensors in conjunction with PC-based control. > Article as PDF -
fos4X, aerodyn: PC-based retrofit control solution extends wind turbine service life
During the next five years, more than one-third of turbines installed in Germany, Denmark and Spain will reach the end of their intended service lives. In light of this, solutions capable of optimizing wind turbines and prolonging their useful life – like a retrofit for pitch control systems, complete with rotor blade condition monitoring, co-developed by the companies fos4X and aerodyn – offer an important way forward. > Article as PDF -
iZ Systems und Pactiv, USA: Egg carton production reduces energy consumption for compressed air by 45% and increases machine availability
Using open PC- and EtherCAT-based automation technology, iZ Systems has developed a compact standard controller that enables remote monitoring and optimization of compressed air systems. This enabled food packaging manufacturer Pactiv to achieve enormous energy savings following an equipment upgrade and to secure these savings in the long term. > Article as PDF -
RAMPF, Feldmann, Germany: TwinCAT HMI enhances operator interface for dispensing systems and robots
RAMPF Production Systems relies extensively on hardware and software from Beckhoff in its high-performance dispensing applications. These systems have a particular focus on TwinCAT HMI, which served as the basis for developing a new, universal operator interface: It allowed the necessary customization work to be completed with relatively little effort using a combination of standard graphical controls and specially created design elements produced with the support of Feldmann media group. > Article as PDF -
ECOexperts, Austria: PC-based control monitors 2-kilometer road tunnel with flexible scalability
With more than 200 Industrial PCs in operation, the example of the 2,150-meter-long Kaisermühlen Tunnel in Vienna shows that modular and finely scalable PC-based control technology from Beckhoff is the optimum automation platform in such infrastructure environments. > Article as PDF -
AGT Robotics, Canada: PC-based control optimizes automatic welding and cuts component costs in half
System integrator AGT Robotics used PC-based control to develop a robotic welding system that operates fully automatically around the clock at structural steel beam manufacturer McCombs Steel. The ability of the AGT software to interface with TwinCAT even enables automation of the weld schedule programming. Drive technology from Beckhoff contributes to the high welding quality through the precise positioning of loads weighing several tons. > Article as PDF -
Borncut, Denmark: Extremely fast and highly precise meat portion cutter leverages PC Control
Borncut has developed what they believe to be the world’s fastest and most precise portion cutter for the food industry, based on specially developed software and the open control platform from Beckhoff. Fish or poultry is divided into exact portions with knives that rotate at speeds of up to 200 km/h. > Article as PDF -
Aotto, China: Optimization and modernization with IPC technology increase press throughput
In a multi-station press line for the automotive industry, the entire product range from Beckhoff, including AM8000 servomotors, is used and efficiently networked via EtherCAT. An Industrial PC acts as the motion controller and central control system. The benefits are fail-safe operation, an optimized production process and maximum throughput. > Article as PDF -
Fuwai, China: PC-based building control system automates hospital network in Yunnan, China
According to China’s national Class A Level 3 standard hospitals must be equipped with energy-saving building systems and the capability to reduce the overall energy consumption. This requires the installation of comprehensive automation systems to control fans, pumps and lighting. Fuwai Hospital in Yunnan accomplished this with a sophisticated PC-based control system integrating more than 200 DDC stations. > Article as PDF