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03.11.11

Swiss precision meets Beckhoff automation technology
The Swiss company Monnier + Zahner AG automates its dental drill grinding machines with TwinCAT CNC.

11.10.11

Beckhoff Automation UpDate India
Launch of Automation UpDate 2011 in India generates significant interest

28.09.11

First “Asia Pacific Sales Meeting” in Shanghai, China
The first “Beckhoff Asia Pacific Sales Meeting (APSM)” took place from 14 to 17 September in Shanghai.

26.09.11

Motek 2011, Stuttgart, Germany: Compact drive solutions up to 5 A directly in the Bus Terminal
Beckhoff presents its compact and modular drive technology with scalable performance in Hall 9, Booth 9108, from October 10 to 13.

14.09.11

PC-based Control: The scalable, complete CNC package
Beckhoff presents its CNC control solutions for machine tools in Hall 25, Booth E32 at EMO 2011 from 19.09. - 24.09.2011 in Hanover, Germany.

06.09.11

The Beckhoff IP 67 I/O system: the compact solution for complex signal technology
The EtherCAT Box EP5101 enables a free choice of encoders.

30.08.11

EMO 2011: Highlights and trends for machine tools
Interview with Frank Saueressig, Product Manager CNC

24.08.11

Enhanced plant design flexibility through combination I/O box
The EP4374 EtherCAT Box combines two analog inputs and two analog outputs in one module.

23.08.11

Motek 2011: Compact drive solutions up to 5 A directly in the Bus Terminal
Scalability and slender designs provide for competitive advantages in assembly and handling technology

18.08.11

Universal automation concept for 3-axis CNC machining center
For automation of the machining of control cabinets Steinhauer uses PC-based Control from Beckhoff.

17.08.11

EMO 2011: The scalable, complete CNC package
The universal CNC solution from machine tool operating panel to safe servo drive.

16.08.11

Beckhoff at EU PVSEC 2011 in Hamburg, Germany
PC-based control steers all process steps in photovoltaic production.

11.08.11

Slotbox – Decentralised PCI Express and PCI slots
By using different versions of the C9900-E2xx slotbox both PCI and PCI Express card slots are available.

09.08.11

Blow Molding Controller leads to optimised production
For the production of high-quality plastic items ThreePlus uses the PC-based automation platform.

08.08.11

PCI Express cards: no limits for PROFIBUS process data
The PROFIBUS fieldbus cards with PCI Express interface can be optionally equipped with NOVRAM memory cards.

05.08.11

Simple cabling for EtherCAT Box modules
The overview shows the comprehensive range of accessories with connection examples.

04.08.11

Bowling robot shows the way to the perfect game
For precise control of a bowling robot the company ARM Automation uses the PC- and EtherCAT-based platform.

02.08.11

Panel PC with memory extension
The Panel PCs of the CP77xx-0030 series with Intel® Atom™ are now available with 2 GB DDR2RAM as well.

28.07.11

XFC – EtherCAT Terminal with oversampling technology
The EL4712 analog output terminal generates output signals in the range between 0 and 20 mA.

26.07.11

10 years of Beckhoff China
Interview with Liqiang Liang, Managing Director of Beckhoff China

21.07.11

PC-based Control in the stage and show technology
Flying by Foy uses PC-based Control and EtherCAT for the automation of flight simulations.

15.07.11

PC Control 02'11 is online
The new issue of the Beckhoff company magazine
"PC Control" is online.

14.07.11

Fast and cost-saving packaging technology
KOCH Pac-Systeme uses TwinCAT and EtherCAT for the control of packaging machines.

07.07.11

Optimised logistics at London Heathrow Airport
PC Control controls automatic scanning system of the baggage handling system

06.07.11

Flexible and efficient control solutions for the Packaging Machine
The new solutions flyer gives an overview of “PC-based Control for Packaging Machines”.

05.07.11

Acquisition of consumption data over M-Bus master terminal
The Bus Terminal KL6781 enables the integration from electricity, water, gas or energy meters over M-Bus.

28.06.11

PC Control for wind turbines – Fuzzy controller for improved pitch control
Professional article in Computer & Automation 06/2011

21.06.11

DMX interface for lighting and stage equipment
The EtherCAT Terminal EL6851 allows as a DMX master the direct connection of up to 32 DMX devices.

06.06.11

The pioneer of Industrial PCs – 25 years of PC Control
Interview with Hans Beckhoff in Elektro Automation 06/2011

26.05.11

Twizzle, the fully automated sailing yacht
Beckhoff embedded controllers set sail

24.05.11

Fast process cycles for orbital riveting
The CNC orbital riveter cell from KMT is based on a modular machine concept with a PC- and EtherCAT-based control platform.

19.05.11

Beckhoff at Ligna from 30.05. - 03.06.2011 in Hanover, Germany
Beckhoff presents automation solutions for woodworking machines in Hall 23, Booth A24.

17.05.11

4-channel digital output terminal switches loads in selectable polarity
With the KL2284, DC motors can be used in both directions of rotation.

12.05.11

Embedded PCs process 40,000 data points on the Basel Nordtangente
Beckhoff technology controls operations and safety systems of the urban expressway.

11.05.11

EtherCAT Box with integrated incremental encoder interface
The EP5101 permits direct connection of incremental encoders with differential inputs (RS485).

03.05.11

Controller relaunch for CNC processing centers
The French machine manufacturer Thibaut is specialized in stone working machines.

28.04.11

Slide-in Industrial-PC features flat design
The space-saving C5210 19-inch slide-in Industrial PC measures only one height unit.

26.04.11

High-precision thermocouple terminal with open-circuit recognition
The EL3314-0010 EtherCAT Terminal allows four thermocouples to be connected directly.

19.04.11

Multi thermocouple module with EtherCAT interface
12 or 32 thermocouples can be connected to a FM33xx-B110 fieldbus module.

15.04.11

New subsidiary opens in Israel
Beckhoff consolidates its sales network in the Middle East

13.04.11

The Beckhoff servo terminal
Complete servo drive in a compact EtherCAT Terminal

08.04.11

EtherCAT keeps everything under control
State-of-the-art factory produces 700 tons of flat glass a day

07.04.11

"PC Control" is online
The March issue of the Beckhoff company magazine "PC Control" is online.

05.04.11

Complex stage and theatre technology with PC- and EtherCAT-based control
New control solution for Schauspielhaus renovation in Nuremberg

25.03.11

TwinSAFE – Flexible choice of the programming language
More at Hannover Messe 2011:
Hall 9, Booth F06.

21.03.11

Strengthening the market presence in Southeast Asia
Beckhoff opens subsidiary in Singapore

15.03.11

High performance for extreme climates
The majority of the EtherCAT Box modules in IP 67 are specified for the extended temperature range of -25 to +60 °C.

08.03.11

Beckhoff at Prolight + Sound 2011 from 06 – 09 April 2011:
The fair for Audio and Lighting Equipment and Event and Communications Technology in Frankfurt, Germany Press release

04.03.11

Real-time Ethernet port multiplier
The CU2508 allows the connection of eight independent Ethernet networks.

02.03.11

CX5000 Embedded PC with optional audio interface:
The CX5000 enables the connection of e.g. a surround loudspeaker system.

23.02.11

Robotics is an integral part of TwinCAT software:
With TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation the robots can be integrated seamlessly into the PC controller.

15.02.11

TwinCAT 3 – the film:
Beckhoff experts explain the highlights of eXtended Automation

03.02.11

Stepper motor EtherCAT Box
The EP7041-2002 EtherCAT Box is intended for the direct connection of different Stepper Motors. The motor is connected via a plug.

27.01.11

EtherCAT Box with ID switch
The three hexadecimal ID switches of the EP1111 can assign an ID to a group of EtherCAT components.

25.01.11

Industrial PC:
CU8890 WLAN controller enables wireless integration of Industrial PCs

20.01.11

Sine/cosine encoder interface in the EtherCAT I/O system
The EL5021 EtherCAT Terminal enables the direct connection of a measuring sensor to the EtherCAT Terminal system.

11.01.11

Industrial PCs:
New stainless steel mounting arm adapter for stainless steel Panel PCs and Control Panels

22.12.10

PC- and EtherCAT-based engine test bench technology:
Optimized engine technology leads to VW victory at 2010 Dakar Rally

20.12.10

Safety technology:
EP1908 EtherCAT Box with eight fail-safe inputs

15.12.10

New control concept for advanced plate bending machines:
Clever giants bend 320 mm plates in a cold forming process

13.12.10

Flexibility increases for the C69xx IPC series:
Compact Industrial PCs with new PCI and PCIe card extensions

09.12.10

XFC in the printing industry:
Eltromat takes full advantage of PC-based control and EtherCAT for register control

07.12.10

Industrial Ethernet:
EtherNet/IP Bus Coupler in a compact design

30.11.10

30 years of Beckhoff Automation:
Interview with Hans Beckhoff

30.11.10

Scientific Automation:
High-precision temperature measurement and signal acquisition for Miele quality assurance

26.11.10

TwinCAT 3 Engineering:
Visual Studio® 2010 for automation

24.11.10

"PC Control" is online
The November issue of the Beckhoff company magazine "PC Control" is online.

23.11.10

Beckhoff elevates Motion division
Fertig Motors GmbH, which is cooperating in a joint venture with the Beckhoff Group, will co-develop and produce highly dynamic Beckhoff servomotors.

18.11.10

EXPO 2010 Shanghai
Beckhoff technology controlled the movement of the energy center in the German pavilion.

11.11.10

DC motor output stages extend the EtherCAT I/O range
The EL7332 and EL7342 EtherCAT Terminals enable direct operation of DC motors and are electrically isolated from the E-bus.

05.11.10

“Compact” Bus Terminal Controller with RS485 interface
The BC8050 brings the number of Bus Terminal Controllers offered by Beckhoff to 21.

03.11.10

Intel® dual core processors with ATX form factor
Beckhoff extends its range of Industrial PCs with ATX motherboard with a new generation.

28.10.10

Serial interfaces in compact IP 67 box
EtherCAT Box with freely selectable RS232 or RS422/RS485 interfaces

30.09.10

PC-based control technology streamlines blow molding machines

The plastics processing industry is confronted with constantly increasing demands on performance.

30.09.10

Beckhoff Finland celebrates its 10th birthday
The Beckhoff subsidiary in Finland was established ten years ago with a single member of staff at TechVilla business park in Hyvinkää.

30.09.10

High-quality, proven control components for wind turbines
The gearless Vensys wind turbines are characterized by their simplicity and quality.

30.09.10

PC-based building automation for the "office of the future"
In its new subsidiary in Cologne Microsoft is combining cutting-edge IT and media technology with state-of-the-art building functions.

21.09.10

TwinCAT PLC library for
IEC 61400-25 wind power plant communications standard

‘TwinCAT Telecontrol Configurator’ reduces engineering costs in wind energy applications.

17.09.10

"PC Control" is online

The September issue of the Beckhoff company magazine "PC Control" is online.

23.08.10

Fast EtherCAT communication with the DMX world
Beckhoff is supplementing the EtherCAT I/O range by a DMX slave – the EL6851-0010 EtherCAT Terminal.

18.08.10

Large industrial displays
Beckhoff has extended its Control Panel and Panel PC series with a larger 24" display.

16.08.10

Enhanced and expanded packaging automation
At FachPack 2010 Beckhoff is presenting stainless steel Control Panels and motors with “washdown” housing for the packaging industry.

06.07.10

BK9053 PROFINET Bus Coupler
The BK9053 Bus Coupler is optimised for cost-sensitive applications and is manufactured in a slim housing design.

22.06.10

"PC Control" is online
The June issue of the Beckhoff company magazine "PC Control" is online.

16.06.10

Beckhoff Automation UpDate
Launch of Automation UpDate 2010 generates significant interest

11.06.10

Beckhoff establishes subsidiary in Malaysia
Beckhoff Automation is maintaining its growth offensive and strengthening its presence in the South-East Asian market with its own subsidiary in Malaysia.

04.06.10

News overview Building Automation
New products extend the automation components of building automation

26.05.10

Beckhoff Drive Technology: Motors in new wash-down variant
Beckhoff is expanding the AM3000 Synchronous Servomotor series with a new FDA-compliant model designed with a resistant, white surface coating.

20.05.10

Panel PCs and Control Panels in stainless steel finish
The new CP77xx Panel PCs and the Control Panels of the CP79xx series in stainless steel finish are control and display units that meet the strict hygiene regulations for the food, packaging and medical industries as well as for cleanrooms.

20.05.10

Digital multimeter in the EtherCAT terminal
With the EL3681 digital multimeter terminal, Beckhoff has added enhanced measurement technology functions to its EtherCAT I/O system.

28.04.10

News overview 05/2010
Beckhoff is expanding all technological areas of the New Automation Technology.

22.04.10

Positive business development for 2010
Beckhoff Automation earns 236 million euros worldwide in 2009

21.04.10

Robots at Beijing Opera
The controller of the Beijing Opera robots was developed at the University of Shanghai using Beckhoff PC-based Control.

13.04.10

Beckhoff takes over High-Def Technology GmbH
Strengthening of building and home automation

13.04.10

"PC Control" is online
The April issue of the Beckhoff company magazine "PC Control" is online.

06.04.10

Industrial PC technology in high-end kitchens
SieMatic uses robust Embedded PCs from Beckhoff in its kitchens

29.03.10

Expansion of market position in UK
In order to further expand Beckhoff’s commitment in the British market, Hayes Control Systems has been taken over by Beckhoff and renamed Beckhoff Automation Ltd.

16.03.10

Stepper motor and incremental encoder interface in one IP 67 box
EP7041 motion box for the control of stepper motors

16.02.10

Stefan Hoppe becomes President of OPC Europe
On 8 February 2010 the OPC Foundation announced the launch of its official European subsidiary, OPC Europe.

08.02.10

Microsoft Technology Center: Green IT solution demo with Beckhoff
Microsoft and Beckhoff present a demo to control and measure power consumption, temperature, etc. The demo is shown in the Microsoft Technology Center in Munich and will also be presented at the Microsoft booth at CeBIT 2010 in Hanover.

29.01.10

High-tech production for PCB assembly
Beckhoff extends manufacturing depth with the takeover of Smyczek GmbH & Co. KG

18.01.10

New! Application Examples
The application examples provide you with ideas and usage possibilities as well as basic knowledge about the use of Beckhoff I/O terminals and TwinCAT.

09.12.09

Beckhoff establishes subsidiary in Norway
With the establishment of the subsidiary in Tønsberg, Beckhoff now has a comprehensive distribution network for the northern European market.

09.12.09

Product innovations at SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2009
The news overview 01/2010 gives a review of the new technologies and products that were presented at SPS/IPC/DRIVES in Nuremberg, Germany.

08.12.09

Beckhoff PCIe modules – extremely flexible PCI Express plug-in cards
Compact PC cards with industrial form factor add more interfaces for Beckhoff Industrial PCs.

07.12.09

WLAN controller enables wireless integration of Industrial PCs
With the CU8890, Beckhoff is expanding its range of Industrial PC accessories via a WLAN module that is ideal for industrial use.

24.11.09

Beckhoff receives Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award 2009
For the second year in succession, Microsoft presents Beckhoff with the Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award.

06.11.09

"PC Control" is online
The November issue of the Beckhoff company magazine "PC Control" is online.

26.10.09

SSD as optional hard disk replacement
Unlike hard disks, solid-state disks (SSD) are storage media in which no rotating parts are installed via the use of semiconductor memory devices.

12.10.09

High Density Bus Terminals from Beckhoff: 16 channels in 12 mm
Beckhoff has expanded its IP 20 I/O systems by a new generation of Bus Terminals increasing the I/O packing density. The ‘High Density’ Bus Terminals feature 16 digital channels in the housing of an electronic 12 mm terminal block.

30.09.09

Panel PCs "Powered by Wonderware"
Beckhoff Panel PCs now also equipped as ‘Powered by Wonderware’.

28.09.09

10 years of Beckhoff Switzerland
Beckhoff Switzerland celebrates its 10th birthday

24.07.09

Extension of the C69xx IPC series
The C6930 extends the compact control cabinet PC series C69xx with a variant with SATA RAID controller for mirroring two hard disks. The C6930 Industrial PC is offered with Intel® Core™ Duo or Core™2 Duo.

24.07.09

More efficient manual operation using Bus Terminals
The Bus Terminals for manual operation (switches or potentiometers) function as operating devices for changing process data independently of the controller.

02.07.09

High-precision temperature measurement
With the EL3201-0020, the measuring error is reduced to ±0.1 K of the temperature measuring range.

02.07.09

From the black box into the PC

The concept of Scientific Automation is being constantly pursued and advanced with innovative products.

12.06.09

Beckhoff implements Schtick pendulum for Microsoft

Windows CE 6.0 as a hard real-time embedded platform

25.05.09

Microsoft award for Beckhoff employee
Microsoft presents the 2009 MVP Award to Stefan Hoppe.

14.05.09

Research & Development
Using multi-agent systems to increase system availability.

30.04.09

Hanover Fair 2009 was well attended by a total of 210,000 visitors.
Highlights & Impressions from the Beckhoff booths

29.04.09

TectoYou

Around 600 students visited Beckhoff at Hanover Fair

03.04.09

Slimline Panel PC saves space and energy thanks to Intel® Atom™ CPU
With the CP77xx series, Beckhoff extends its Panel PC family with another high-performance variant, this time based on Intel® Atom™ processors.

16.03.09

EtherCAT IP 67 I/O modules for high performance in harsh environments
With the expansion of the Beckhoff Fieldbus Box family via the EtherCAT Box, EtherCAT I/O technology no longer needs an electrical cabinet.

09.03.09

Fast communication for the “DMX world” of dynamic lighting
EL6851 DMX terminal for lighting and stage equipment – seamlessly integrated into the EtherCAT I/O system

04.03.09

Versatile Control Panels and Panel PCs made with stainless steel

Beckhoff PC Control for applications with stringent requirements to comply with hygiene and cleanroom regulations

04.02.09

Control Panels with integrated RFID reader

The Panel PCs CP710x, CP720x and CP770x as well as the Control Panels CP780x and CP790x with 15- or 19-inch display without membrane keyboard are available with RFID reader in the front panel.

04.02.09

Beckhoff extends Linear Servomotor range

with the motors AL2009 and AL2018 675 N or 1350 N peak force).

19.12.08

Perfect packaging with PC Control
Beckhoff Embedded PCs and TwinCAT provide reliable and flexible control for Multivac packaging machines.

19.12.08

CP-Link 3 – Ethernet-based multi-display link
Ten years after the introduction of the CP-Link technology, Beckhoff now presents CP-Link 3, the next generation of this operating and visualization concept.

18.11.08

Wireless data exchange in the bus terminal
The KM6551 wireless terminal enables various types of transmission, based on the
IEEE 802.15.4 standard.

18.11.08

"PC-Control" is online
The November issue of the Beckhoff company magazine "PC Control" is online.

31.10.08

Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award
Beckhoff has received the 2008 Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award in recognition of its innovative and creative application of Windows Embedded technology.

01.10.08

“Configuring instead of programming”

is the motto of the TwinCAT Building Automation Framework. This approach markedly simplifies engineering and commissioning.

01.10.08

Modular control technology for a modular hotel
Beckhoff Building Automation helps provide the best in comfort and customer service at the CitizenM design hotel.

01.10.08

EtherCAT ensures fast, precise newspaper printing
The Swiss company Ferag AG developed production modules with Beckhoff control technology based on PC Control and EtherCAT for the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (New Zurich Times)

07.09.08

Built-in PC for flexible IPC solutions
New Beckhoff C65xx Industrial PC series uses control cabinets as the housing

30.07.08

EtherCAT master synchronisation via I/O system
The EL6692 EtherCAT bridge terminal achieves distributed clock calibration between EtherCAT masters.

09.07.08

Beckhoff opens subsidiary in Slovenia
Sales network expanded in Central and South Eastern Europe.

27.06.08

New! Solution flyer
Solution flyer for the packaging, robotic, building automation and water management industries

18.06.08

EURO 2008: Spektakuläre Fernsehbilder mit PC-Control

Beckhoff Embedded-PCs steuern Kameraroboter SpiderCam®.

10.06.08

KL2552 motor output stage
with enhanced performance extends the Bus Terminal system.

09.05.08

Interview on future prospects for PC Control
What could an Industrial PC with 32 GB RAM and a 64-core CPU achieve?

09.05.08

Dolder Grand Hotel, Zurich
Historic landmark gets high-tech treatment: Technology meets glamour for Dolder Grand Hotel

08.05.08

RoboCup auf der Hannover Messe 2008

EtherCAT-Roboter gewinnen German Open.

21.04.08

Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the Beckhoff booth
To mark the opening of Hanover Fair, Angela Merkel visited the PC Control booth in the Application Park.

21.04.08

Beckhoff Automation increases turnover by 22 %
In 2007, Beckhoff achieved global turnover of 232 million euros with its 1,050 employees.

21.04.08

CB4053 extends Beckhoff Motherboard series
Intel® Atom™ platform opens up new opportunities for the PC/104 form factor.

21.04.08

TwinCAT OPC UA
At Hanover Fair 2008 Beckhoff implemented the new OPC UA specification in its PC-based controllers.

21.04.08

New Beckhoff branch office in Turkey
The opening of a subsidiary in Istanbul signifies a continuation of Beckhoff's export offensive.

06.04.08

Efficient speed control for pumps and fans
The KL2791 Bus Terminal enables direct connection of single-phase AC motors up to 100 W.

27.03.08

New Automation Technology interactive

Online presentations about EtherCAT and Safety over EtherCAT technologies

22.02.08

Digital Compact Servo Drive AX5000
The AX5000 Servo Drive product line from Beckhoff sets new standards in drive performance.

19.02.08

Dual Core technology for highest performance
Beckhoff Industrial PCs with ATX or 3½-inch motherboard with Intel® Core™ Duo or Core™2 Duo processor

14.02.08

Bus Terminals record differential and absolute pressures
The Bus Terminal system is being expanded by the new pressure measuring terminals, KM3701, KM3702, KM3712 for recording differential and absolute pressures.

14.02.08

PC-based Control with Multi-Core™-Technology
Intel® Multi-Core™ Technology provides higher performance in PC-based automation technology.
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