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Open automation solutions for Forming Technology/
Sheet Metal Working |
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With PC-based control technology, Beckhoff offers an open and flexible automation solution for Forming Technology/Sheet Metal Working. Besides Industrial PCs, I/Os and fieldbus components, as well as drive technology and the TwinCAT automation software, the range of products encompasses a uniform, scalable and modular control system. |
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| Applications & Solutions |
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 Solutions: An increasingly wide variety of products, varying batch sizes and strong cost awareness require maximum flexibility in the face of global competition. |
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Applications: The application reports illustrate application options for Beckhoff products and technologies in practice. |
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TwinCAT – the control plattform: TwinCAT integrates real-time control with PLC system, Motion Control and programming environment in a single package. Programming is based on the IEC 61131-3 standard. |
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EtherCAT – ultra high-speed communication: Outstanding performance, flexible topology and simple configuration characterise EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet technology from Beckhoff. |
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XFC | eXtreme Fast Control Technology: XFC, the fast control solution, is based on an optimised control and communication architecture that is capable of I/O response times ≤ 100 μs. |
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