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An anniversary celebration at B&R Switzerland

excellent diagnostic features that are available in connection with Ethernet POWERLINK. "Our philosophy – offering the entire spectrum of automation including drives, controllers, I/O modules, bus systems and [...] partner for innovative solutions for machine manufacturers in all industries," says Paolo Salvagno, managing director of B&R Industrie-Automation AG in Switzerland. More efficient development with B&R Customers

B&R Showcases New Automation Technologies at PACK EXPO 2012

machines using B&R technology. B&R specializes in standards-based, scalable and modular control systems integrating logic, motion, robotics, human-machine interface (HMI), safety, I/O and data acquisition [...] Powerlink network and integrates with B&R controllers and I/O. contributes to productivity with diagnostics, safe motion, safe robotics and zoning, without requiring full machine shut downs. B&R safety devices [...] and reduce energy consumption and downtime. Other B&R highlights at PACK EXPO include an energy management module that contributes to better energy efficiency and easier monitoring, and a new IP65 rated

B&R advances ACOPOStrak technology for increased load and higher precision

is a modular and flexible product transport system powered by shuttles on a long-stator linear motor. The new Metal-to-Metal (M2M) upgrade enables the system to handle heavier payloads, achieve faster [...] per square metre – a special requirement from the CPG industry. The new metal guide and shuttle system significantly enhances ACOPOStrak’s payload capacity and precision. This mechanical extension enables [...] in profitability through optimized performance and reliability,” said Johannes Vitzthum, Product Manager ACOPOStrak at B&R Industrial Automation. The Metal-to-Metal upgrade enhances ACOPOStrak’s ability

The future of production

General Manager at B&R – noted in his introductory statement that further optimization of production processes are for the most part only possible using intelligent software. Energy management and the [...] of January in Eggelsberg, Upper Austria, everything will revolve around Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). B&R was the host of the second event "Focusing on MES" from the multi-regional MES-D.A.CH [...] Hierarchies will no longer exist." Prof. Jürgen Kletti – Association Chairman – states that the ERP system would experience an information overload without MES. An MES has the task of compressing and con

B&R launches AI-enabled Smart Camera for real-time vision in the control loop

variants or defect types, and to integrate AI incrementally alongside existing rule-based systems. Unlike conventional systems that depend on external PCs or PLCs, B&R’s solution processes image data locally, [...] productivity and quality. To learn more about B&R’s AI vision systems and explore the new Smart Camera, visit the B&R website under vision systems . [...] Combine AI and rule-based vision in one hybrid system for maximum flexibility and speed Class-leading edge processing delivers AI power with up to 15× higher efficiency than comparable processors Switch

Future-proof PC performance

long-term system adaptability. The new Automation PC 3200 delivers exactly that. As the latest generation of B&R's proven 3000 series, it brings 13th-generation Intel Core i processing, seamless system integration [...] ensures long-term software availability, updates that help meet future cyber-security demands, and system reliability, maximizing product lifecycle while keeping operations secure and efficient. In addition [...] risk of down-time. For machine builders, that translates to fewer service calls, easier lifecycle management, and greater customer satisfaction. End users benefit from reliable 24/7 operation, lower energy

Plug-and-play SCARA robots join B&R Codian lineup

explains Dario Rovelli, B&R's global product group manager for mechatronics. "That means no extra controllers, no engineering silos – just one seamless system from transport to handling. All thinking and acting [...] Brandstetter, B&R product manager for robotics. "It's about empowering engineers to focus on machine performance and product quality – not on bridging technical gaps between systems." Unifying machine and [...] particularly easy to install on a small footprint alongside linear and planar product transport systems and handle payloads ranging from 3-65 kilograms with exceptionally high repeatability. The Codian

How to build a battery production superhighway

the race is on for battery producers to meet the sharp in-crease in production capacity while also managing the challenges of cost, quality and innovation," says B&R CEO Joerg Theis. "We're talking about [...] backbone of B&R's solutions for battery production is formed by its intelligent product transport systems. By moving each battery cell independently with variable speed, spacing and processing, it becomes [...] individual production steps by as much as 90%. Visitors can see live how B&R's product transport systems, Codian robot mechanics and machine vision cameras all work together seamlessly. Hard real-time

Safety+ makes functional safety more productive

with an open programming system for the first time, allowing them to use familiar advanced tools and methods from standard programming," explains Franz Kaufleitner, Product Manager for Safety at B&R, ABB's [...] small revolution in safety function programming." Previously, encrypted proprietary file systems were used in systems for engineering functional safety applications. While these protected applications from [...] what was changed, when and by whom is completely transparent. What´s new in safety programming systems is that this metadata doesn't only reference the complete safety application. Engineers can now track

B&R adds HART modules to the X20 I/O series

Data transmission, configuration and diagnostics of field devices B&R now includes an analog HART input module and a HART output module in their successful series of X20 communication modules. These new [...] comparatively slow HART channels are not encumbered further by multiplexing, as is common in many other systems. HART modules in the X20 series also provide burst mode support, include multidrop functionality

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