Configuring instead of programming
With a ready-made software solution from B&R, machine builders can now implement pick & place applications much more easily, according to the supplier.
read more...read more...SPS Connect 25.11. - 15:00 - 15:20
Real-time controller and field-level OPC UA over TSN applications
OPC UA and TSN fulfill a long-standing wish of the industry: a manufacturer-independent and interface-free communication solution. Modular and flexible machine and production concepts can be easily implemented with OPC UA and TSN.
read more...SPS Connect 26.11. - 14:30 - 14:50
Adaptive machines - A new machine age begins!
Consumer demands are changing rapidly. Smaller batch sizes and shorter life cycles are presenting machine manufacturers with new challenges. This requires a completely new generation of production technologies and machines.
read more...SPS Connect 26.11. - 16:50 - 17:10
Revolution in transportation systems?
With Acopostrak, XTS and XPLanar, B&R and Beckhoff have introduced completely new transport systems in recent years. But what is so special about linear transport systems? What rationalization potential do the new technologies offer?
read more...Process control system enables safety cells
The APROL process control system from B&R helps to protect production and automation environments from cyber threats. This is made possible by a further development of user management.
read more...Is your patience wearing thin? Stefan Schönegger in conversation
With Single Pair Ethernet - SPE for short - a standardized Ethernet on a one-pair basis is currently being developed. However, two groups of companies - one led by Harting, the other by Phoenix Contact - favor competing mating faces for the standard.
read more...Interview with Stefan Taxer from B&R
Computing power for mobile machines
Four years ago, B&R launched a mobile version of the X20 control system. Now the Austrians are following up with a mobile PC. Stefan Taxer, product manager for mobile automation at B&R, explains the background.
read more...Withstand high pressure and dust
B&R now also offers the 'Acopostrak' track system in protection class IP69K. In this version, the track can be cleaned with high pressure and temperatures of up to 80 °C and is also fully protected against dust.
read more...The TSN products are at the start
B&R is one of the first manufacturers to launch a range of products for communication with the open and real-time-capable OPC UA over TSN protocol. The product range includes controllers, bus controllers, industrial and panel PCs and a TSN machine switch.
read more...Modularly expandable
B&R is expanding its product portfolio for mobile machines to include a PC with an Intel Core i processor in protection class IP69K, which is specially designed for operation in harsh environments.
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