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Editor eases device description file creation
The XDD editor is a special configuration tool for Windows and Linux operating systems that greatly facilitates the generation of XML description files for CANopen and Powerlink.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 August 2008
Energy efficient drive is now UL approved
A high level of efficiency and dependability allow Acoposmulti to meet the special demands of modern motion control products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 August 2008
Real-time Ethernet system provides free option
The BSD license allows anyone to use, distribute and modify the software and to add development enhancements free of charge.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 July 2008
Synchronous motors remove maintenance worries
8LT permanently excited high-torque motors are available in two sizes and with self-cooled and externally-cooled options.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 June 2008
Motion control system offers integrated system
BandR's Generic Motion Control system includes drives, movement and path control, visualisation and I/O handling.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 June 2008
Microsteps maximise positioning precision
The extremely compact X20 modules were designed for bipolar two-phase stepper motors with 1A (24V) or for 3A (18-48V) rated current.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 June 2008
Powerlink puts robots on industrial Ethernet
Articulated arm robots from Comau Robotics combine servo drives and industrial PCs from B and R, and communicate using Ethernet Powerlink.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 May 2008
Automation PC sports Core Duo technology
Top of the range industrial PC family combines Intel Core Duo processors with PCI Express interfaces.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 May 2008
Software provides a single development environment
By using a single tool, machine manufacturers no longer have to spend large amounts of money to implement interfaces between the controllers, drives and visualisation application.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 April 2008
Industrial PC runs XP embedded
Fan-free operation, compact size, scalable power and economical ownership are the key features that provide machine manufacturers the highest level of flexibility.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 March 2008
Compact motors incorporate quiet cooling
BandR's liquid-cooled three-phase synchronous motors feature high power density with compact outer dimensions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 March 2008
Compact drive keeps its cool
Acoposmicro is an extremely compact drive for operating stepper and servo motors in the lower performance range.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 December 2007
Drive system offers safety and flexibility
Information is collected from its source via safe digital inputs and outputs, then distributed to the corresponding sensors and actuators via the SafeLogic central processing unit.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 August 2007
Power supply modules optimise current consumption
Machines behave the same no matter where they are in the world thanks to the constant DC bus voltage that doesn't depend on the local grid voltage.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 July 2007
Ethernet hub handles 100Mbit/s
The AC808 Ethernet hub automatically recognises the correct transfer speed and configures the respective channels to it.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 June 2007
Small panel PC suits automation
BandR's Panel PC and Automation Panel provide an optimum automation environment, especially when space is limited.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 June 2007
Company expands into southern California
BandR's new presence in the Southwestern US will allow the company to introduce the BandR solution to new customers in strong regional industries like packaging, semiconductor and machine tools.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 June 2007
Panel PCS offer light and rugged design
The MP40 and MP50 Mobile Panel devices are available with a 3.8-inch QVGA LCD black/white display or a 6.5-inch VGA TFT colour display.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 May 2007
Automation specialist boosts sales and headcount
B and R reports total sales of Eur 235 million in 2006 compared with Eur 190 million reached in the previous year - an increase of 23%.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 March 2007
Safety system requires no special cabling
With BandR's Ethernet Powerlink Safety Technology safety functionality is completely integrated in the control system and does not require special cabling.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 March 2007
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