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New addition of motor module to intelligent transport system
January 2025, Motion Control & Drives

The new XTS EcoLine motor module allows for even more cost-effective use of intelligent product transport systems from Beckhoff.
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Cost-effective drive technology for low-demand applications
January 2025, Motion Control & Drives

With the AF1000, Beckhoff now also offers a variable frequency drive presenting a cost-effective solution for basic drive applications, including conveyor systems, pumps and fans.
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Economy servo drive for low- to mid-range power requirements
January 2025, Motion Control & Drives

The new AX1000 from Beckhoff is a highly optimised servo drive that is fully integrated into the TwinCAT system.
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PC-based control technology for DNA tests in livestock farming
January 2025, Motion Control & Drives

New Zealand has been at the forefront of technological development in agriculture for years. A recent example involves the use of SNPshot DNA tests, which harness the latest technology from Beckhoff to meet the needs of farmers who take samples in the field, and DNA laboratories that process the samples.
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Controlling runtime and engineering with a leap in performance
January 2025, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

Beckhoff is enabling a real leap in automation technology performance with TwinCAT PLC++. Both engineering and runtime can be accelerated, while the well-known TwinCAT advantages of consistent integration, compatibility and openness continue to be delivered.
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EtherCAT and PC-based control elevate next-generation laser cutting machine
January 2025, Editor's Choice

Cincinnati Incorporated has been building sheet metal processing equipment for 125 years. Since the switch to PC-based control, the only limits to development have been physical.
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Innovative separation of recyclable materials
November 2024, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking

A plant built by Belgian specialist machine builder, Absolem Engineering features an innovative process for separating recyclable materials. Using PC-based control from Beckhoff, a major problem has been elegantly solved - the generation of different signal sequences for the exact synchronisation of different camera systems.
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Assembly line for the automotive industry
January 2025, Electrical Power & Protection

How do you design a new assembly line and go on to reduce the footprint of the concept by another quarter? And how can you later increase the productivity of this highly consolidated line even further? Canadian automation expert, Eclipse found the answer in Beckhoff’s linear XTS transport system. After the second modernisation, the assembly line could produce two different types of pumps on the same small footprint.
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Open control system for retrofit of conveyor control system
November 2024, Editor's Choice

For every online retailer, warehouse logistics is part of the critical infrastructure. An Australian office equipment supplier has retrofitted the warehouse logistics installation of its central warehouse, and replaced the proprietary decentralised controllers of the conveyor lines with PC-based control from Beckhoff, based on powerful EtherCAT communication.
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PC-based control for advanced hydrogen storage technology
October 2024, Editor's Choice, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

The proportion of renewable energies from solar, wind and water is rising continuously. However, sufficient storage options are of the essence to use these energies as efficiently as possible. GKN Hydrogen offers a particularly compact and safe option, low-pressure metal hydride hydrogen storage systems with PC-based control from Beckhoff.
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Modular assembly platform for clean manufacturing
September 2024, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

JR Automation delivers custom automated solutions for numerous industries. It has done this through its scalable, modular automation platform, FlexChassis, which speeds up time to market while cutting costs. The company chose the XTS linear transport system from Beckhoff because of its speed, and modular design that allows for multiple configurations.
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Automation of a thermoforming machine for recyclable packaging
September 2024, IT in Manufacturing

Renewable cellulose is an excellent alternative, which is why Hamer has joined forces with Beckhoff to develop a thermoforming machine for water-based cellulose pulp.
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