The economy drive system: An economical combination of high-performance drive technology

Many users – and especially those in price-conscious and emerging markets – require reliable drive solutions with an optimized price/performance ratio. The new economy drive system meets this need without compromising on performance or quality. The AM1000 economy servomotor in combination with the AX1000 economy servo drive forms a powerful, space-saving, and ideally matched servo drive…

Cybersecurity in automation technology

We actively help shape cybersecurity in automation technology and create the foundation to effectively protect your plants and systems. Read more [Picture source: Beckhoff Automation on linkedin.com]

XTS in an assembly line for vehicle battery cells

IMA EV-Tech, a business unit of IMA Automation, has developed a new battery cell assembly line based on integrated Beckhoff technologies. The key element here is the XTS linear transport system, which features a high level of software functionality and a significantly more compact layout compared to conventional solutions. This results in an assembly line with high productivity and quality…

Utilize space by eliminating the control cabinet

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems faced a classic production logistics challenge at its Criesbach Campus in Germany: manually feeding heavy containers into the automated small parts warehouse was slowing down processes and putting strain on personnel. However, there simply wasn’t enough floor space for conventional automation solutions. That’s when Bürkert commissioned gantry robot and material handling equipment…

Schakelkastloos de toekomst in: Terugblik op de Beckhoff MX-System kennissessies

Afgelopen week stonden Vianen en Zwolle volledig in het teken van het Beckhoff MX-System tijdens twee inspirerende kennissessies in Van der Valk Vianen en Zwolle. Een mooie groep ingenieurs uit de machinebouw en industriële automatisering dook samen in de wereld van dit modulaire, schakelkastloze besturingsplatform. Van de IP67-rating, powermodules tot geïntegreerde safety en de snelheid van…

Controlled additive manufacturing of metal parts

IRPD, based in St. Gallen, is a specialist in additive machine tools with over 25 years of experience in this field. Development is heavily focused on high system throughput and consistently high process quality. This goal was achieved with the help of PC- and EtherCAT-based control and drive technology from Beckhoff, among other things.

Continuous development of the I/O system for the control cabinet

Users have long appreciated Beckhoff’s EtherCAT Terminals for their excellent performance, modular scalability, and user-friendliness. The entire portfolio has received a technological upgrade with the ED series: modernized design, tool-free assembly, and app-based diagnostics make signal acquisition more efficient than ever. Existing series remain fully mechanically compatible: the user-friendly ED series sets a standard for the…

Beckhoff enables compact, maintenance-friendly robot design

b+m surface systems GmbH, based in Eiterfeld in Germany, plans and builds complete painting systems – encompassing the process, conveyor, and application technology. The company’s extensive expertise results in particularly application-oriented solutions. This is exemplified by the 6-axis articulated robots from the T1 X6 and T2 X6 series, which have been specially optimized for paint application…