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Beckhoff’s PS2000 device series features built-in EtherCAT interface

Beckhoff's new PS2000 device series features a built-in EtherCAT interface. The PS2000 power supplies can remotely collect additional measurements and device diagnostics for system monitoring.

Industrial Ethernet Security Harmonization Group publishes first whitepaper on security

Standards development organizations OPC Foundation, PI, ODVA and FieldComm Group released the first whitepaper of their joint working group called Industrial Ethernet Security Harmonization Group (IESHG).

IIC’s Journal of Innovation edition discusses business outcomes of IoT technologies

The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) recently published its Journal of Innovation (JoI) issue titled “Business Outcomes of Utilizing Innovative Technologies in Industrial IoT.”

Eclipse Foundation releases Sparkplug 3.0 specification

The Eclipse Foundation, an open source software foundation, in collaboration with the Eclipse Sparkplug Working Group, released the Sparkplug 3.0 specification.

EtherCAT Technology Group welcomes Gerhard Grunwald as new director

Gerhard Grunwald recently succeeded Peter Heidrich as the new director on EtherCAT Technology Group’s board.

 
 
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PLC or PC-Based Control?

Did you know that PC-based control systems have been used for machine control as long as PLC’s? It’s true yet there are still concerns about a PC’s reliability and capability for industrial applications.

PC-based control systems enhance industrial automation compared to PLCs, providing benefits for performance, cost and system lifecycle.

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Standardizing for speedy turnarounds: Seat belt assembly machine accelerates throughput

A machine-builder achieves rapid time to market for custom assembly machines by standardizing on EtherCAT and PC-based automation. » Read More...
 
 
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CASE STUDY: Paint Factory Increases Throughput by 150 percent with Beckhoff

Industrial paint producer, Pépin Industries Ltd. moved to a larger facility to automate production and relied on the open control technology from Beckhoff. It enables continuous communication from the field level to IT, ensuring maximum transparency in all processes. » Read More...

CASE STUDY: PC-based control and EtherCAT boost machine performance

Read how Micro Tool & Machine Ltd., a manufacturer of transformer cores, switched from legacy PLC systems to a fully integrated Beckhoff control platform to recognize a throughput increase of 55 percent. » Read More...

 
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