Precise synchronization with PC-based control
Grob-Werke, a family-owned company founded almost 100 years ago, is introducing their new aluminum 3D printer. In this video, Christoph de Pay, product manager for Additive Manufacturing at Grob-Werke, highlights possible applications in the electromobility sector and describes the key functions…
PC-based control in the plastics industry
Utilizing in-house developed control devices to balance advanced control technology with cost efficiency is an approach that has long prevailed among plastics machinery manufacturers. However, it hit its limits a while ago. Factors such as labor shortages, financial challenges, and the need to adapt to the latest technologies have resulted in a trend for open automation…
PC-based control for solar fuel synthesis on an industrial scale
Switzerland’s Synhelion AG produces sustainable, synthetic fuels using solar energy. In summer 2024, the first industrial demonstration plant, DAWN, was put into operation in Jülich. Automated and monitored with PC-based control from Beckhoff as the process control technology, this represents an important milestone on the way to a large-scale industrial plant. Read…
VIRO ontvangt BECKHOFF Solution Provider Award
Een mooie erkenning voor de samenwerking waarin wij de krachtige hardware van Beckhoff aanvullen met slimme software en systeemintegratie! Lees verder [Bron foto: VIRO op linkedin.com]
Yizumi: advanced industrial molding equipment with PC-based control and EtherCAT
Yizumi develops and manufactures injection molding, die casting, and rubber injection machines, specializing in high-pressure die casting with aluminum, zinc, and magnesium for various industries. Their advanced hydraulic systems, combined with IPC hardware and EtherCAT Technology from…
Linear servomotors and TwinCAT for a high-speed 3D laser machining center
With accelerations up to 12g, micrometer-level precision, and 500 microdrillings per second, Bi.Lab Advanced Engineering in Bologna showcases the cutting-edge capabilities of its laser processing center by synchronizing linear drives with laser pulses. When it comes to automation, the machine builder relies on the flexibility and performance of Beckhoff’s control and drive technology.
Nog meer schaalbaarheid voor gedistribueerde 48 VDC aandrijvingen: AMI8100 en ASI8100
Door de flexibiliteit en schaalbaarheid zijn gedistribueerde aandrijfoplossingen een belangrijk onderdeel van modulaire machineconcepten geworden. De geïntegreerde servo AMI8100 combineert servomotor, servodrive, voeding en veldbusverbinding in één behuizing tot 400 W. De geïntegreerde stappenmotoraandrijving ASI8100 biedt een motionoplossing tot 48 V DC en 250 W. Hierdoor kan de volledige aandrijftechniek vanuit de schakelkast naar het veld…
Upscaling a 5-axis CNC machine with TwinCAT CNC
It’s not just the watchmaking industry that needs compact and dynamic machine tools like the Micro5 from Chiron – in medical technology and mold making, components need to be machined just as precisely and quickly. The workpieces, however, are much larger. The machine builder has therefore scaled up its concept based on PC-based control from Beckhoff…
Hans Beckhoff receives the 2025 German Mechanical Engineering Award
On September 16, Hans Beckhoff received the 2025 German Mechanical Engineering Award (Preis Deutscher Maschinenbau) at the 15th German Mechanical Engineering Summit (Deutschen Maschinenbau-Gipfel), held in Berlin. This prestigious award is presented by the Produktion trade journal and honors entrepreneurs who have set standards in machine and system engineering, driven innovation, and taken on social responsibility.
Precise energy monitoring for maximum efficiency
Beckhoff offers an integrated solution for real-time energy monitoring that records electrical parameters such as voltage, current, and power directly within the EtherCAT I/O system. This transparency reduces machine downtime, prevents component oversizing, and enables a rapid response to grid faults such as phase failures. Deviations from normal operating conditions, including increased power consumption due to…