Non-destructive inspection in the aerospace industry

When Innerspec Technologies was commissioned by a major aerospace end user to develop a non-destructive testing (NDT) system, the company opted for flexible automation with PC-based control from Beckhoff. The open control, motion and networking technologies of the robotic solution facilitate the inspection of a wide variety of part geometries combined with a greatly increased throughput.

Integrating automation technology for the semiconductor industry

Our solutions are represented in the entire spectrum of the semiconductor industry: whether front-end or back-end, whether chips or photovoltaics, from wafer transport to assembly systems. We have the right I/O modules, scalable controllers, powerful drive technology and compelling…

Flexibility for the future and 40% cut in control costs

When custom machine builder Lehnen Industrial Services introduced a filling machine for lip balm, the company was surprised by the amount of interest in this premium system. In order to meet this demand, they decided to standardize the machine. The necessary adaptability is provided by the scalable control technology from Beckhoff. With an impressive range of…

A secure energy supply with PC-based control

PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology from Beckhoff opens up new possibilities for greater security and decarbonization in the energy supply. These forms of technology allow energy flows to be reliably controlled and monitored, increasingly heterogeneous power grids to be used more efficiently, and the required applications to be simplified with an IEC 60255-118-1-compliant modular phasor measurement…

PC-based control for trickle impregnation systems for electric motor production

Potting the windings is crucial for the performance and durability of electric motors. This is why many car manufacturers rely on impregnation systems from bdtronic. The process solution provider from Weikersheim combines its comprehensive process expertise in the dispensing, plasma, impregnation and heat staking technology into individual, cycle time-optimized systems with the help of PC-based control from Beckhoff.

Fast control technology reliably compensates for rotor blade movements caused by wind load

According to Danish company Seasight Solutions, the entire industry is talking about a real game changer in the field of wind-turbine installation. This innovative new approach uses human-sized propellers to compensate for wind loads and keep the rotor blades precisely in position in relation to the hub, allowing the huge components to be assembled safely and quickly without hauling ropes…

The “magic machine”: a software-enabled, highly efficient and reliable capping application

The typical beverage cartons that Tetra Pak produces for milk, fruit juices, and more are familiar to virtually all of us. Although they are efficient and robust to transport and use, they place significant demands on production technology. Key to the company’s processes are quality, system output, and process flexibility – and the Development & Technology experts…

The perfectly synchronized XTS: Dynamic, precise, scalable

Since 2012, the XTS transport system has been transporting individual products in its compact design. The innovation potential of the XTS has by no means been exhausted; we are continuously developing the system. In this video, we show a…