Maplesoft and B&R have announced the new B&R MapleSim Connector that will help simplify model-based machine development.
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B&R MapleSim Connector simplifies model-based machine development
B&R simplifies model-based machine development with the new B&R MapleSim Connector. It considerably reduces the time spent modelling machine components.
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B&R shapes the future of OPC UA over TSN
OPC UA over TSN will be the unified communication standard of the Industrial IoT. Standardisation and ongoing development of OPC UA over TSN will take place under the umbrella of the OPC Foundation. This heralds a much-anticipated end to the protocol wars of industrial communication. B&R has been a main player in the initiative to develop and standardise OPC UA over TSN for communication at the controller and field level.
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B&R shapes the future of OPC UA over TSN
OPC UA over TSN will be the unified communication standard of the Industrial IoT. Standardisation and ongoing development of OPC UA at the field level will take place under the umbrella of the OPC Foundation. This represents a long awaited answer to the market's demand for vendor-agnostic, interface-free industrial communication.
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B&R introduces lighting system for its machine vision solution
B&R’s integrated vision system features innovative lighting components. The flexible light bars and backlights ensure optimum results even in difficult lighting situations.
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How can you implement Industrial IoT in existing factories?
You’ve heard the buzzwords: IIoT, Industry 4.0 etc. The idea is to create a smart production environment with a connected eco-system that captures data which can be used to improve productivity and efficiency. Simple, if you’re building a new factory but what about existing ones with legacy equipment? Jason Johnson, PFA Sales Manager UK&I, B&R Industrial Automation, talks about B&R’s Orange Box solution that lets you implement Industrial IoT in existing factories.
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B&R cloud application powered by ABB Ability opens new opportunities for OEMs
Asset Performance Monitor is B&R's first cloud application based on ABB Ability, ABB's unified, cross-industry offering of digital solutions. By giving OEMs a reliable overview of all their machines in the field, it allows them to identify potential improvements, take service operations to the next level and unlock new business models and revenue streams.
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Wireless transmission of safety data
The openSAFETY safety bus protocol can now be transmitted via UDP using the black channel principle.
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