The Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 Vision software portfolio offers additional image processing functions and extra options for camera integration. The TwinCAT 3 Vision Beckhoff Camera Connector (TF7020) offers the option of integrating Beckhoff cameras directly into the TwinCAT architecture. The connector establishes the basis for communication and provides up to 64 camera connections.
TwinCAT 3 Vision Code Quality (TF7255) complements the basic package with functions for quality evaluation of various 1D and 2D codes. This ensures high-quality code and means that problems in code creation are detected at an early stage.
TwinCAT 3 Vision OCR (TF7260) adds optical character recognition to the basic package. The functions identify characters in an image and return the recognised character string. Application examples include verification of best-before dates and batch numbers.
TwinCAT 3 Vision Neural Network (TF7810) adds the option to use neural networks for vision-specific applications to the basic package. With the help of these models, complex data analyses can be learned automatically. Application examples include object detection, classification and anomaly detection for quality control, and process monitoring.
PC-based control for flat wire motors for electric vehicles Beckhoff Automation
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Special machine manufacturer, ruhlamat Huarui Automation Technologies unveiled the second generation of its mass production line for flexible stators with bar winding. This enables extremely short production cycle and line changeover times, supported by PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff.
Read more...Hans Beckhoff receives German Mechanical Engineering Award Beckhoff Automation
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Hans Beckhoff has received the 2025 German Mechanical Engineering Award. This prestigious award honours entrepreneurs who have set standards in machine and system engineering, driven innovation, and taken on social responsibility.
Read more...Intuitive CNC HMIs with simulation functionality Beckhoff Automation
SCADA/HMI
The TwinCAT 3 automation software from Beckhoff offers two new function libraries for CNC-specific user interfaces. These were used to create an advanced, intuitive HMI application specifically for CNC purposes and to simulate part machining using real-time data.
Read more...PC-based control technology in additive manufacturing Beckhoff Automation
Editor's Choice Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
As an open control platform, PC-based control supports different engineering approaches, including low-code programming. The machine builder, Additive Industries uses this to create the code for the TwinCAT runtime of its 3D printers.
Read more...Integrating fire alarm systems into building management systems Beckhoff Automation
Fieldbus & Industrial Networking
Fire alarm systems work independently of the building automation system. Schrack Seconet has developed a flexible gateway using ultra-compact industrial PCs and TwinCAT from Beckhoff, which can be used to flexibly convert a customer-specific communication protocol to a wide range of transmission standards.
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