B&R has long relied on the IO-Link communication standard to cover the final stretch from the I/O module to individual sensors and actuators. Control systems such as our X20 can be easily connected to sensors. Read more [Picture source: B&R Industrial Automation on linkedin.com]

The X20 System from B&R has been available on the market for twenty years. What would normally mean the end of the lifecycle for many products does not apply here because the system has been further developed over the years. Product Manager Andreas Hager explains why the X20 will remain crucial to the success of machine builders in the future. Read more

B&R – a division of ABB – introduces Safety+, an innovative open approach to programming safety functions. Developers can now also use the latest software engineering tools and methods for safety applications. An innovative data structure with a digital fingerprint makes the source code freely accessible while also meeting the special requirements of functional safety. In this way, B&R has overcome an obstacle that was previously a barrier to innovation in safety programming. Read more

In de nieuwste NotebookLM DeepDive over “Adaptive Machines” ontdek je hoe machines steeds slimmer en flexibeler worden om aan de groeiende vraag naar mass customization te voldoen. Van het produceren van kleine batches zonder kostenstijging tot realtime aanpassingen, deze technologie verandert de spelregels. Lees verder [Bron foto: Bas Michielsen op linkedin.com]

Fuji Seal presents the Agile Line, a pioneering labelling machine based on B&R track technology. This solution enhances the labeling process in the Home & Personal Care industry. The independent shuttles of B&R’s ACOPOStrak make the Agile Line open to any bottle format, with no restrictions on shape, size, label format, number, or position. Watch the video

Designed for automating machine components like conveyors and adjustment axes, our X20 Drives offer plenty of motion possibilities in a compact design. Read more [Picture source: B&R Industrial Automation on linkedin.com]

Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG’s modular servo stamping and forming machines, powered by B&R drives and controls, are setting new standards in modern mass production. With a significant reduction in material consumption and short cycle times, they’re lowering unit costs while maintaining high flexibility. Read more [Picture source: br-automation.com on linkedin.com]

In agriculture, construction, mining and municipal management, major efforts are underway to make operating processes safer, more efficient and to increase quality using mobile machines. At the same time, these sectors are facing a shortage of skilled professionals. Read more

Flexo printing leader Nilpeter and B&R have jointly developed a revolutionary vision system that reduces waste, improves quality and minimizes labor. It sets a new standard for maintaining color registration accuracy, even with ultra-flexible materials. The system’s microsecond synchronization between motion and vision ensures consistent print quality, making it unique in the marketplace. Nilpeter’s commitment to the new vision system reflects its broader strategy for the future of flexo printing. Read more

From medical advances to changing markets – successful medical device manufacturers are using automation to meet the challenges of rapidly changing demand. Learn more about the challenges facing the MDA industry and how B&R is actively working to meet those challenges. Read more

Our Automation Academy supports a hybrid learning approach. What does that mean? The concept is based on 3 pillars, that enable sustainable qualification for the use of B&R solutions:

1. Classroom training
2. Individual virtual trainings
3. Online courses for self-directed learning

Seamlessly blend the options for comprehensive skill development. Read more

Discover the many challenges facing the energy industry and find out how B&R is actively involved in shaping our future. Read more

With their compact and powerful products, X20 control systems offer the perfect solution for handling any task large or small. B&R I/O products can be easily added to the controllers; the X20 “slice” system offers the greatest possible flexibility here. Read more

In de dynamische wereld van koffie zijn de smaakvoorkeuren eindeloos. Van een robuuste espresso tot een zachte vanille latte, de keuze is reusachtig. En hier blinkt B&R Industrial Automation ACOPOStrak echt uit: de technologie faciliteert een razendsnelle ‘on-the-fly changeover’, waardoor fabrieken moeiteloos kunnen schakelen tussen verschillende koffiesmaken zonder in te leveren op snelheid of kwaliteit. Lees verder en bekijk de video

The B&R Value Provider Program allows you to join a global network of automation experts and embark on a journey filled with opportunities. As a B&R Value Provider, you’ll gain privileged access to cutting-edge automation solutions, a diverse range of products, and exceptional services. Whether you’re seeking to stand out in a crowded market, enhance your visibility and raise your technical expertise, the B&R Value Provider Program is your gateway to an array of opportunities. Join the program and grow your business today! Read more

B&R is collaborating with Microsoft to bring artificial intelligence to its industrial automation software. With the integration of Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI service into B&R’s Automation Studio engineering workflows, developers of machine applications will be able to generate, optimize and annotate code using intuitive natural-language prompts. As a concept study in AI-enhanced innovation, the new Automation Studio Copilot aims to help machine builders get to market faster with solutions that are more innovative and more reliable. Read more

We are excited to announce today that B&R will soon be welcoming 50 new colleagues from Meshmind, a leading AI and software engineering consultancy based in Sarajevo, Bosnia. Read more [Picture source: B&R Industrial Automation on linkedin.com]

The demands placed on commercial vehicles have evolved dramatically over the years. With new functions being added all the time and requirements for operating efficiency and quality higher than ever, these vehicles need an automation system that is both powerful and scalable. B&R makes it easier than ever to implement automation solutions for construction equipment and municipal vehicles as well as for agriculture and forestry applications. Read more

Tailor your sensor or camera to your individual needs, from type selection to sensor resolutions. With options like diffusor filters, a range of lenses, LED variants and illumination angle, you can customize your order. Countless variants are possible – fully adapted to your machine process. Discover all possibilities

With microsecond synchronization and full integration into your control system, every component of B&R Industrial Automation’s vision solution works in harmony. In this way you can achieve reproducible results with minimal field of view. Razor-sharp images of objects moving with high-speed are easily within reach. Read more

Those who continue to rely on pneumatics, says Maurizio Tarozzi, miss a big opportunity to save energy. In this interview, B&R’s Chief Product Officer also talks about the need for orchestrated software and the requirements of modular manufacturing systems. Read more

To create such applications, B&R offers a ready-made software solution for pick-and-place robots from its mapp Technology software toolbox. This allows applications to be configured intuitively by selecting ready-made function blocks. These are linked together in the editor, as with other mapp applications, allowing an executable robotics application to be created within a minutes. Read more

With continuous data tracking, we enable machine builders to monitor performance, detect anomalies, and ensure seamless operations. No more manual troubleshooting – our Adaptive Manufacturing solutions revolutionize the way you optimize efficiency and drive productivity. Read more and watch the video

The Ceneri Base Tunnel connects the northern and southern parts of the Swiss Canton of Ticino and serves as the southern approach to the Gotthard Base Tunnel. Yet the tunnel, which opened in September 2020, is more than just a 3.6 billion Swiss franc investment in international rail infrastructure. It also cuts the commute between Locarno and Lugano from 55 to just 22 minutes.
In any given hour, as many as ten trains – four freight and six passenger – pass through the tunnel in each direction. With this tight schedule, reliable operation has top priority. The performance of every system and every component is crucial to ensuring the passengers and cargo reach their destinations not only safely, but on time. Read more

Twice as many product variants with half the setup time – that’s what special-purpose machine builder Harrandt has achieved with a redesign of its measuring, testing and assembly lines. The heart of the innovative new solution is a transport system based on B&R’s SuperTrak long-stator linear motor technology. Read more

B&R Industrial Automation, is extremely proud to have supplied machine automation products together with ABB Robotics robots, for the line build and digital technology demonstrators for a complete digital factory into Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI) in Limerick Ireland. Read more

Have you ever wondered, how you could reduce your footprint, without influencing the performance negatively? If yes, here’s our answer to your question: It’s Adaptive Manufacturing. Using an adaptive machine, like JLS Automation, you will no longer face a compromise between flexibility and performance. Watch the video

An adaptive machine allows you to handle higher volume of shorter runs with greater product variability. How? Read more and watch the video

The advantages of this new bus are particularly apparent in applications that involve many I/O modules or high data volume but where short cycle times are imperative. It is even possible to set up two separate cycle times so that less time-critical data is transported more slowly and generates less network and processor load. In this way, complex high-speed processes can be controlled reliably using cost-effective standard hardware. Read more

The goal of this tutorial is to show you how to connect the RobotStudio simulation to a PLC simulation environment that has an OPC UA server. In this example B&R’s Automation Studio is used. Watch the video

Chances are, you can point to a few key processes in your industry where timing is especially critical – where precise execution is essential to the quality and quantity of your output. When every microsecond matters, even the most powerful PLC can be pushed to its limits. B&R’s reACTION Technology delivers ultrafast response times with the low cost and effort of off-the-shelf hardware and software. Read more

Connecting individual machine modules to form a continuous line can be a lot of work and take up a lot of space. Optima has joined a filling and packaging machine in a way that reduces the footprint by nearly four meters. It’s made possible by a unique solution featuring B&R’s intelligent ACOPOStrak transport system. Read more and watch the video

Experience new dimensions of flexibility and productivity! ACOPOS 6D shuttles group and ungroup dynamically, offering unprecedented shuttle density with no mechanical links. Watch the video