Beckhoff’s new second generation CX2000 series, the CX2030 and CX2040 Embedded PCs, implement an essential new feature: multicore processors. With this boost in performance, these controllers explore ...
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With the introduction of the new AM8000 high-performance servomotor series, Beckhoff now offers a complete automation system consisting of PC-based controllers, I/O, drives and motors. The AM8000 series ...
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According to Frost & Sullivan, major challenges exist within the South African PLC market including a shortage of engineering skills, market dominance by large multinationals and declining customer loyalty. ...
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TwinCAT 3 – convenient embedding of CNC in the overall system. The TwinCAT automation software forms the universal platform for the control of PLC, motion and CNC functionalities, visualisation, safety, ...
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Beckhoff Automation is now offering training courses on a monthly basis as well as selective additional dates. The cost per person for a three-day intermediate course is R3500, which includes:    * Training ...
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The weighing division is expanding rapidly thanks to advanced control automation technology. Leading feed milling equipment provider, Techmach, has improved its machine control using state-of-the-art ...
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The PC fieldbus cards from the FC312x series for Profibus enable connection via the PCI Express interface. In contrast to PCI, PCI Express accommodates a considerably higher quantity of data, so the complete ...
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EtherCAT: Optimum synchronisation and precision of movement sequences
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Integrated engineering concept and scalable safety runtime on an IPC. With the introduction of the new TwinCAT 3 software generation, Beckhoff offers a pure software safety technology which features ...
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EtherCAT for factory networking
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Beckhoff Automation was established in 1980 and the first PC-based machine controller was delivered by just six years later. It was a ‘simple’ controller for a double mitre saw, which encompassed single-axis ...
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PC-based control for woodworking from Beckhoff Automation. At Ligna 2011, Beckhoff presented its PC and EtherCAT-based control technology as well as automation solutions for woodworking machines; every ...
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