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Innovative solutions for the metal industry

completely open CNC system, B&R offers machine manufacturers a very simple way to implement technology functions. These functions represent the core of the machine's know-how. B&R's CNC system also offers a [...] simple interface to CAD/CAM systems. The CNC functions can be implemented on a single hardware platform together with the standard control, robotics and safety technology systems. This results in a significant [...] that integrates safety seamlessly into the standard control system and eliminates the need for extra wiring. B&R implements its safety system using the open standard openSAFETY. Modular machines benefit

Standardization paves the way to the future

Motion. B&R's Automation Studio development platform now makes programming and configuring multi-axis systems easier than ever before. This is made possible with the addition of PLCopen-certified Coordinated [...] PLCopen blocks since 2004. "Standardization paves the way to the future," stated Eelco van der Wal, managing director of the PLCopen Foundation, as he awarded the certificate of compliance at the SPS IPC Drives [...] predefined function blocks and machine state descriptions that make it possible to control any multi-axis system with a standardized interface. "What these PLCopen blocks have done is made it just as easy to configure

B&R provides cyber security support to customers

analyses and supplier audits related to the cyber security of OT systems. Florian Schneeberger, Chief Technology Officer at B&R, adds: "Management sees this certification as a key milestone in the strategy to [...] according to IEC 62443-4-1 The development process for Automation Runtime, the real-time operating system provided by automation specialist B&R, has been certified. The successful audit by TÜV Rheinland [...] IEC 62443-4-1 certification underscores the company's ability to implement modern vulnerability management, perform comprehensive security testing and assist in identifying and addressing security risks

B&R joins Huawei's OPC UA TSN testbed

us the opportunity to advance the standardization of OPC UA TSN in Asia," explained B&R Marketing Manager Stefan Schönegger during the presentation of the testbed at the Hannover Messe. "In doing so, we're [...] network simulating all aspects of smart factory communication – from individual sensors to the ERP system and on into the cloud. Data will be transmitted exclusively via OPC UA TSN – regardless of whether [...] whether it is real-time motion control data or aggregated performance metrics for executive management. There is no need for communication interfaces of any kind.

Full protection for your engineering expertise

Advantages for both machine manufacturers and end users In 2012, B&R teamed up with Wibu-Systems AG, one of the world's foremost software security and anti-piracy technology companies. "The security functions [...] p are extremely beneficial to machine manufacturers and end users alike", explains Hans Wimmer, managing director of B&R. Put simply, these functions will allow customers to protect the source code of [...] Automation Studio while still being able to generate proprietary program code for use on control systems and industrial PCs. Protection against copying, analysis and manipulation These new security functions

See more, better and faster

integration can be found at all levels of the B&R system, with machine vision fully incorporated into the engineering tool, the real-time operating system and the applications on the machine. Any automation [...] intelligent and flexible transport systems with unprecedented synchronization between robotics and machine control thanks to the real-time communication and management capability OPC UA on TSN. During the [...] Integrated machine vision As integral parts of the automation system, both cameras and lighting are easily synchronized with other sensors, motor positions and events in the machine application. Lighting

B&R expands its Qualified Partners network with Teknics

competent partner with many years of experience B&R, a leader in industrial automation systems and intelligent transport systems, has reached an agreement with the engineering company Teknics to join the network [...] control technology and motion. Track systems qualification In the case of Teknics, they have also obtained the Track technologies qualification. B&R's conveyor systems are one of the four pillars of adaptive [...] is distinguished by its system of magnetic levitating shuttles that allow each of the products to move freely through the machine. New projects... Ramon Díaz, General Manager of B&R in Spain, said "we

B&R reports strong growth

generates the lion's share of its revenue with control systems, drives and industrial PCs. By the end of 2013, more than 1.5 million control systems had already been installed in the field. Close to the [...] to €475 million B&R continues to enjoy steady growth. Using the occasion of the Hannover Messe, managing director Hans Wimmer presented the final numbers for the past year. Total revenue in 2013 was €475 [...] two new subsidiaries were established and numerous new offices were opened. 1.5 million control systems in the field Wimmer stated some of the reasons for the ongoing success of the company, including

Powerful machine vision software fully integrated

in our vision system," says Andreas Waldl, B&R's Product Manager for machine vision. B&R was the first automation technology provider to fully integrate a vision solution into its system. "This is a novelty [...] that B&R relies on our software for this groundbreaking system." Comprehensive portfolio B&R's vision solution offers a variety of camera systems and lighting options. Software engineering takes place in [...] utilizes comprehensive image processing algorithms from MVTec The first fully integrated machine vision system combines cutting-edge technology from two market leaders: the HALCON machine vision software library

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