Over the past ten years, industry has experienced two significant technological booms: one in the advancement of automation technology, and the other in data collection and analysis. Although these technologies are converging to add new value for manufacturers, there are certain limitations that remain — namely, cabling complexity and constraints.
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Control and automation expert Beckhoff is removing the need for bulky control cabinets with the launch of its new MX-System. The MX-System is a holistic, modular system that supplies electrical power and EtherCAT communication from a slim baseplate to plug-in modules that connect directly to nearby systems.
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As Connectivity reaches 200 issues, we take a quick look at where our strategic partners sit in the Industry 4.0 landscape, what factors are driving them forwards, and also what milestones they’ve achieved in getting to where they are today.
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According to a recent survey, only 1.7 percent of businesses are using machine vision, and a further 0.4 percent are testing specific advanced technologies using machine vision. This is concerning, particularly for food and beverage manufacturers that rely on their products meeting strict standards.
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Automation and control specialist Beckhoff UK will be unveiling its latest innovative drive technology for the first time at this year’s Drives and Controls exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham from April 5-7, 2022. Beckhoff will be showcasing its new XTS with no cable technology (NCT) linear transport system, alongside a selection of its other automation technologies, at stand E60. Registration for Drives and Controls is open on its website.
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Beckhoff UK will be unveiling its latest innovative drive technology for the first time at this year’s Drives and Controls exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham from April 5-7, 2022.
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The Digital Manufacturing Centre (DMC) has partnered with Beckhoff Automation Limited to bring completely automated building control to the DMC’s engineering and production facility at Silverstone Park.
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Beckhoff UK is bringing a first-of-its-kind planar motor system, XPlanar, to the UK market to support the development of highly flexible, intelligent transport systems. The XPlanar system features magnetically driven movers with six-degrees of jerk-free movement, which levitate over tiles that can be laid out freely in a multitude of arrangements to best suit application requirements.
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