Articles
TwinCAT and CAM connections increase productivity of fiber laser machining centers
May 14, 2022
Plasma-Tech Systems, based in Csongrád, Hungary, manufactures custom laser equipment and specialized machines. With the PTL 4001, a fully automatic processing center using a fiber laser was developed and automated with PC-based control and advanced laser cutting NC technology from Beckhoff.
What’s Next for IIoT Device Connectivity?
May 14, 2022
Are your devices ready to provide connectivity for large-scale and highly distributed applications in an increasingly interconnected world?
Ethernet for process automation using Ethernet-APL two-wire technology
May 14, 2022
Ethernet-APL (Advanced Physical Layer) provides a combination of ease of adoption, seamless integration, simplified installation, greater range and valuable data for process industry implementations.
Single Pair Ethernet – when will it have its big breakthrough?
May 14, 2022
The intensive prototype phase for SPE got underway quite some time ago. PHYs, cables, and connectors are available on the market. Now, the focus is on coordinating the systems and transferring the needs of industrial ambient conditions to Single Pair Ethernet.
Secure data and network in IIoT applications
May 14, 2022
Solar plants have critical monitoring and management needs. In many cases, traditional wired infrastructure for monitoring and management is not feasible, so equipping sites with appropriate 4G/LTE gateways provides a useful and comprehensive network backup mechanism to secure data and offer network stability.
EtherCAT in Space Robotics
May 14, 2022
The space industry is increasingly taking the approach that what has been successfully proved on Earth can also work in space. This is how the suppliers of space robotics came to EtherCAT, adapting technology for motion control applications on earth is well-suited for corresponding applications in space.
Flexible EtherCAT control technology with fast cycle times increases efficiency
May 14, 2022
A sophisticated production machine for hairpins, from which the stator winding rims of electric motors are formed, illustrates the advantages of this optimally scalable automation solution. It leverages TwinCAT 3 on a Beckhoff C603x ultra-compact Industrial PC as the central control platform and the XTS transport system.
EtherCAT Conformance Test Tool Version 2.3 released
May 13, 2022
Conformance to the protocol standard is the basis for the problem-free interaction of devices from different manufacturers in the same network, also called in short interoperability. And both are thus very important for the success of a communication technology. Version 2.3 carries on all functionalities and tests of the first…
Single Pair Ethernet for Effective Condition Monitoring Applications
May 12, 2022
New Single Pair Ethernet technology utilizes high quality asset health insights, and power on two wires, for condition monitoring applications. An AI-driven platform senses and interprets in real-time, any sound, vibration, pressure, current, or temperature for continuous, condition-based monitoring and on-demand diagnostics, enabling AI integration at all levels.
Digital solutions in production by integrating OT and IT
May 12, 2022
The Porsche plants in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen and Leipzig implemented a common data infrastructure and universal cloud connectivity based on Connectware technology. A neutral technical framework provides a wide variety of digital solutions along the production chain that can be implemented efficiently and in a compatible manner.