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Multi-axis servo system features oversampling technology

September 17, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The AX8000 multi-axis servo system from Beckhoff now offers oversampling technology in addition to extremely high dynamics and μsec cycle times. Oversampling technology via EtherCAT enables process data scans several times within a communication cycle. This significantly boosts performance for precision processing machines and other systems that require evaluation of high-resolution measured values. With the […]

Filed Under: Controls, Servo Drives Tagged With: Beckhoff

EtherCAT sets record with 3,000 vendor IDs

August 27, 2020 By Kelsey Zebrowski Leave a Comment

The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) issued its 3,000th EtherCAT vendor ID in July 2020. Beckhoff introduced the EtherCAT real-time Ethernet system to the market in 2003 and disclosed its details within the ETG the same year. This recent milestone underscores how the ultra-fast communication system has taken the automation world by storm since its release, […]

Filed Under: I/O, PLCs + PACs Tagged With: Beckhoff

Part 6: IDE and other software for connectivity and IoT design work

June 10, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

As mentioned in Part 5 and at the top of this series, software that unifies various aspects of automation development is key to IIoT connectivity. Such software typically provides what’s called a universal engineering environment or more commonly an integrated development environment (IDE) to let engineers connect machinery with IT and other facility architectures. In […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, Industrial Automation, Networking + IoT, PLCs + PACs Tagged With: Beckhoff, boschrexroth, weintek

Part 2: Wireless in predictive maintenance — and wireless connectivity uses

June 10, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

In Part 1 of this series, we alluded to the increased adoption of wireless technologies for automation. In fact, the market for wireless technologies, one permutation of IIoT connectivity, has exceeded $1B annually … and will grow as global competition in manufacturing pushes organizations to optimize facilities for minimized cost of ownership. Consider the input […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems, Networking + IoT Tagged With: Beckhoff, dunkermotoren, RegalBeloit

Specialized conveyors and intelligent transport systems are growing technologies

April 1, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Conveyors and their subsystems such as in-line weigh stations and complementary inspection systems are seeing increased use. Many of these are run by motors that are more efficient than ever. The latest designs also include new forms of wiring and connectivity that satisfy the latest standards. Motor-driven roller or MDR conveying systems remain crucial in […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Industrial Automation, Industry News, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: Beckhoff, boschrexroth, mknorthamerica

Beckhoff helps develop the CoroVent ventilator

March 30, 2020 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Researchers at the Czech Technical University in Prague have developed a prototype of the cost-effective CoroVent lung ventilator. The team — called the Nonconventional Ventilatory Team (NVT) — is led by Prof. Karel Roubík. Roubík is a member of the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the university. The CoroVent intended to help prevent the collapse of […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, Industry News, Software Tagged With: Beckhoff

Trends 2020: Drives propel robotics and IoT applications

March 27, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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The overall trend in drives is for more powerful, capable, and feature-rich products to handle the challenges of automation and control over a range of industries and applications. We asked some top drive manufacturers what they’re seeing and here’s what they told us. In what industries has your company seen increased activity? Mike Wolfe, Business […]

Filed Under: Drives + Supplies, Featured Tagged With: Beckhoff, Yaskawa

Beckhoff expands presence in Charlotte with new regional office

February 28, 2020 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Beckhoff has moved its regional office in Charlotte, North Carolina, to a larger location to meet constant growth in customer base and market share in the area. Boasting nearly 4,400 square feet, the new office offers exciting advantages compared to the previous Charlotte location that Beckhoff opened in 2012. The office enhances workspaces for local […]

Filed Under: Featured, Industry News Tagged With: Beckhoff

New cloud engineering software from Beckhoff aids in IoT implementation

December 13, 2019 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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Beckhoff Automation’s new TwinCAT Cloud Engineering software is designed for IoT and Industry 4.0 applications. With this feature-filled addition to the TwinCAT 3 platform, users can instantiate and use existing TwinCAT engineering and runtime products directly in the cloud. The solution is easy to access from the Beckhoff website with a web browser and requires […]

Filed Under: Controls, Networking + IoT, Software Tagged With: Beckhoff

BMW to source industrial PCs and control panels from Beckhoff

November 19, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Beckhoff Automation will supply the BMW Group with Industrial PC (IPC) technology for use in car manufacturing through 2030. According to the terms of the business agreement, Beckhoff will supply to BMW production facilities worldwide. This means that Beckhoff IPC technology will become a global standard for the BMW Group. The Industrial PCs and multi-touch […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, HMIs, PC-Based Controllers Tagged With: Beckhoff

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