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…

Economy drive system expands the motion portfolio

The AX1000 economy servo drives are a particularly cost-efficient series in the 1.65 to 6.9 A nominal current range, and meet the highest technological standards. Two versions are available:

* one for the low power range with a single-phase supply of 1 x 230 V AC* one for the higher power range with a three-phase supply of 3 x 400…

The MX-System enables us to flexibly add robotics to existing systems

eco-x is an automation company that develops software-based and open control systems for machinery, plants, and production concepts with its software, IT, and control technology specialists. In the video, Harald Gläss, the CEO of eco-x, shows a robotics application with the MX-System and talks about his experience with and the advantages of the solution.