Beckhoff Application reports

Application reports

With PC-based control technology, Beckhoff offers open and flexible automation solutions for almost all industries. Besides Industrial PCs, I/Os and fieldbus components, as well as drive technology and the TwinCAT automation software, the range of products encompasses a uniform, scalable and modular control system. This control system provides suitable solutions for any task with regard to computing performance, complexity and costs.

The application reports provide an overview of New Automation Technology in industry-specific applications.

General Machine Building

Datum	Applications & Solutions
07/2011	Flexible factory for manufacturing garage door guide rails Hörmann Oensingen AG/Peter Huber AG, Switzerland
07/2011	Universal automation concept for 3-axis CNC machining center that automates the machining of control cabinets STEINHAUER Elektromaschinen AG, Germany
04/2011	Fully automated production line manufactures roof trusses in record time Randek House Production Technologies, Sweden
04/2011	Controller relaunch for CNC processing centers \| Stoneworking Thibaut S.A.S., France
04/2011	EtherCAT keeps everything under control in state-of-the-art flat glass factory f \| glass GmbH, Germany
09/2010	Flexible, PC-controlled punching and bending system produces busbars \| CNC punching and bending machine Jiangsu Jinfangyuan CNC Machine Co. Ltd, China
09/2010	EtherCAT facilitates high-precision cutting „on the fly” \| Ultrasonic welding and cutting machine for PVC awnings Jentschmann AG, Switzerland
09/2010	Sheet metal processing: speed doubled, cycle times halved \| RAS MiniBendCenter RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany
06/2010	Fully automatic ink filling at intervals of seconds \| Ink cartridge filling machine Precision Mechatronics, Australia
04/2010	TwinSAFE helps save engineering and wiring costs \| Machines for processing steel profiles, angle steel and flat steel Voortman Automatisering, Netherlands
04/2010	High-end production process for solar thermal absorbers \| Laser welding system MiniTec AG, Switzerland
11/2009	EtherCAT and PC Control guarantee high quality welding \| Welding power supplies Huaheng Welding, China
09/2009	PC Control for extreme folding \| Production line for transformer housings Tuboly, Switzerland
07/2009	High-precision cylinder drilling \| Drilling robot Keso AG, Switzerland
10/2007	‘Global Control’ for plasma cutting machines \| Oxy-fuel and plasma cutting systems, bevel-cutting units and marking systems Messer Cutting & Welding GmbH, Germany
04/2008	“Global Control” in action: Precision cutting through heavy plate \| Flame cutting machines Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, Germany
11/2008	Machine performance enhanced, costs reduced \| Deep hole drilling machines Kays Engineering, USA
05/2010	TwinCAT ensures the perfect finish \| Roll grinders Maschinenfabrik Herkules GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
11/2006	TwinCAT software offers flexibility and precision \| Appliance production AB Electrolux/Hestra Automation AB, Sweden
11/2006	Flawless picture frames thanks to TwinCAT \| Production and processing machines TAM Electromecànica, Spain
07/2006	Increased productivity and competitiveness with PC Control and EtherCAT \| Lubricant, brake fluids and detergent production Radiator Specialty, USA
04/2006	EtherCAT enhances efficiency \| Laser welding systems Laserplus Oy, Finland
11/2005	PC-Control: Greater flexibility as well as time and cost savings \| Processing center Vignotto S.r.l., Italy
07/2005	EtherCAT ensures safe and fast communication during manual laser welding \| Manual laser welding system Jenoptik Automatisierungstechnik GmbH, Germany
10/2004	PC Control for complex process, with highest demands on control technology \| Welding plant Rohwedder AG, Germany
10/2003	A new era for tubes and profiles \| Tube bending machine Mewag Maschinenfabrik AG, Switzerland
10/2003	Populating PCBs with 100 % labeling precision \| Labeling machine Nutek Pte Ltd., Singapore
06/2003	Tailor-made systems at short notice \| Transformer winding machines Tuboly AG, Switzerland
04/2002	PC technology supports new approach for knife grinding Knecht GmbH, Germany

Woodworking Machines

Datum	Applications & Solutions
04/2011	Fully automated production line manufactures roof trusses in record time Randek House Production Technologies, Sweden
09/2010	Fully automated production of glued boards \| Continuous press lines Obel-P Automation A/S, Denmark
11/2008	Control Logic rip optimizing machines ensure defect-free wood products \| Rip optimizing machines Control Logic, Inc., USA
07/2005	System conversion to EtherCAT \| Edge banding machine IMA Klessmann GmbH, Germany
06/2003	Improving productivity with special machines \| Woodworking Machines Gerhard Koch Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
11/2006	IPCs and TwinCAT standardize production \| Kitchen production Nobilia-Werke J. Stickling GmbH & Co. KG/Hüttenhölscher Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany
11/2005	EtherCAT-enabled production machines \| Kitchen production Nobilia-Werke J. Stickling GmbH & Co. KG/Hüttenhölscher Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany
03/2003	TwinCAT CNC in action \| Processing centers Weeke GmbH, Germany
11/2001	Software module replaces hardware \| Edge banding machine IMA Klessmann GmbH, Germany

Plastic Machines

Datum	Applications & Solutions
07/2011	Optimized production using Blow Molding Controller ThreePlus Blow-tech Co. Ltd., China
04/2008	Modular safety technology saves engineering costs Bemaco Engineering GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
08/2007	PC-based EtherCAT application for blow molding SAB Plastmach Co., Ltd, Thailand
03/2007	Performance and efficiency greatly increased for blow molding machinery Graham Engineering Corporation, USA
07/2006	Product development and machine construction for more than 170 million foam pumps every year \| Assembly machines Airspray, Netherlands
12/2000	Totally PC-Based Control Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., Canada

Packaging Machines

Datum	Applications & Solutions
07/2011	Fast, cost-saving packaging with TwinCAT and EtherCAT \| Blister packs KOCH Pac-Systeme, Germany
04/2011	Modular machine design with PC- and EtherCAT-based control system enables high-speed, high precision textile folding \| Textile folding machines espriTex GmbH, Switzerland
11/2010	EtherCAT facilitates ultra-fast application of handles for packaging \| Sturdy plastic handles for multi-container packaging Paktech, USA
07/2009	All-in-one Panel PCs for packaging and inspection of blood testing products \| Blood testing vials prior to tray erector packaging and labeling Wierciszewski Controls, USA
04/2009	Automation systems for the food industry \| Packaging Machines ITEC GmbH, Germany
04/2009	PC-based control system for hot-glue labeling machine E-Star Packaging Equipment Ltd., China
04/2009	PC-based control optimizes packaging system \| Packaging Machines Velteko s.r.o., Czech Republic
11/2008	Perfect packaging with PC Control \| Thermoformers Multivac, Germany
09/2008	PC-based control system ensures flawless popcorn packaging \| Packaging Machines Talon Manufacturing, USA
10/2004	Ministar-R200 with new control technology \| Blister packaging system Hoong-A Corporation, South Korea
04/2008	Flexible control platform optimizes production process \| Packaging Machines Marden Edwards Limited, Great Britain
10/2007	PC Control and EtherCAT for premium packaging \| Packaging Machines Huhtamaki Molded Fiber Technology B.V., Netherlands
08/2007	Lean, high-performance control system \| Shrink wrapping machine Conflex, Inc., USA
07/2006	PC-based printing system for “promotions” packaging \| Printing and labeling system Imaje, USA
10/2003	Populating PCBs with 100 % labeling precision \| Labeling machine Nutek Pte Ltd., Singapore
11/2002	Software PLC for cardboard production \| Stacking machine Universal Corrugated B.V., Netherlands

Forming Technology/Sheet Metal Working

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Increased productivity in sheet metal processing with PC-based NC controller Finn-Power Oy, Finland
11/2010	Clever giants bend 320 mm plates in a cold forming process \| Plate bending machines Haeusler AG, Switzerland
09/2010	Flexible, PC-controlled punching and bending system produces busbars \| CNC punching and bending machine Jiangsu Jinfangyuan CNC Machine Co. Ltd, China
09/2010	Sheet metal processing: speed doubled, cycle times halved \| RAS MiniBendCenter RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany
11/2008	Real-time Ethernet couples the work of two presses \| Tandem press Accurpress, Canada
10/2007	‘Global Control’ for plasma cutting machines \| Oxy-fuel and plasma cutting systems, bevel-cutting units and marking systems Messer Cutting & Welding GmbH, Germany
04/2008	‘Global Control’ in action: Precision cutting through heavy plate \| Flame cutting machines Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, Germany
08/2007	Future-proof PC controllers \| Punching machines Bruderer AG, Switzerland
07/2006	High precision with PC Control for synchronized press brakes \| Press brakes Accurpress, Canada
07/2005	EtherCAT ensures safe and fast communication during manual laser welding \| Manual laser welding system Jenoptik Automatisierungstechnik GmbH, Germany
03/2004	EtherCAT application in Profiline presses \| Transfer presses Schuler AG, Germany
06/2003	PC-based motion control concept \| Transfer presses Schuler AG, Germany
04/2002	PC as control platform \| Transfer and handling systems Güdel AG, Switzerland
11/2001	Technological jump from PLCs to PCs \| Multi-curve presses Müller-Weingarten, Germany
03/2007	EtherCAT for ultra fast processing \| Metal cutting machines Hydropulsor AB, Sweden
04/2002	TwinCAT as a basis for Manufacturing Management Systems \| Manufacturing systems Fastems, Finland

Window Production Machines

Datum	Applications & Solutions
09/2009	High-end assembly automation makes consistent use of PC control technology \| Assembly EgoKiefer, Switzerland
08/2007	PC-based control ensures flexibility in profile machining systems BJM GmbH, Germany
07/2005	High-end window profile machining through close co-operation between machine manufacturer and control system supplier Schirmer Maschinen GmbH, Germany

Machine Tools

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Software CNC controls grinding machine for dental drill production Monnier + Zahner AG, Switzerland
07/2009	CNC machining centers all based on PC and EtherCAT \| Multi-spindle high-speed drilling unit Vernet Behringer, France
11/2005	PC-based NC technology ensures flexibility \| Profile forming machines Rollwalztechnik Abele + Höltich GmbH, Germany
03/2004	Belt finishing with high-tech automation \| Surface finishing ProTech AG, Switzerland
03/2003	Hydraulic controller ensures precise positioning \| Multi-spindle automatic machines Alfred H. Schütte GmbH & Co KG, Germany

Tire and Rubber Industry

Datum	Applications & Solutions
07/2006	More compact machines with minimum cycle times and maximum precision thanks to PC Control and EtherCAT \| Tire and wheel testing machine Seichter GmbH, Germany
03/2004	Retrofitting of an extruder plant \| Tire production Continental AG, Germany
10/2003	The first fully PC-controlled factory in the world \| Tire production Continental AG Timisoara, Romania
11/2005	PC Control for larger tires \| Curing presses Continental Tire North America, Inc., USA
10/2007	Wheel gauging systems are the measure of success \| Wheel gauging machine IEF Werner GmbH, Germany
03/2003	Special machine building relies on TwinCAT NC I \| Tire buffing machines COLLMANN GmbH & Co., Germany
04/2002	From sheet metal to wheel \| Wheel production Hayes-Lemmerz AG, Germany

Printing and Paper Machines

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2010	EtherCAT and high-speed automation for register control \| Web printing eltromat GmbH, Germany
09/2008	EtherCAT ensures fast, precise newspaper printing \| Production modules Ferag AG, Switzerland
11/2005	Printing plates for gravure and flexographic printing \| Printing plate machines MDC Max Daetwyler AG, Switzerland
11/2005	Increase in productivity using PC-based control \| Paper processing MarquipWardUnited, USA
07/2006	PC-based printing system for “promotions” packaging \| Printing and labeling system Imaje, USA
10/2004	Adargo Press and Plastal use Ethernet components with great success \| Paper production Adargo Press AB und Plastal AB, Sweden
10/2004	Industrial PC for harsh external conditions \| Paper surface coating Mondo Minerals Ltd., Finland

Textile Industry

Datum	Applications & Solutions
04/2011	Modular machine design with PC- and EtherCAT-based control system enables high-speed, high precision textile folding \| Textile folding machines espriTex GmbH, Switzerland
11/2006	Exclusive textile processing technology with PC control \| Textile processing technology Castello Officine s.r.l., Italy
10/2004	A new level of quality and cost optimization for yarn processing \| Textile industry Val Lesina Spa, Italy
03/2004	PC-Control: reduce costs, increase reliability and simplify the control systems \| Sizing machines Ira Griffin Sons Inc., USA

Wire, Cable and Pipe Industry

Datum	Applications & Solutions
08/2007	CX1020 controls 15 active axes \| Tube-end forming machine IWM Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
08/2007	Embedded PCs offer optimum control platform \| Tube forming GWS Tube Forming Solutions Inc., Canada
07/2005	TwinCAT CNC controls laser welding system \| Radiator production Delta Radiatoren GmbH, Germany
10/2003	Industrial PC and Ethernet I/O for new control concept \| Pipe production Uponor Wirsbo, USA
11/2006	Prettl Electric harnesses the flexibility of open controls \| Cable manufacturing Prettl Electric Corp., USA
11/2002	Competitive through the latest automation \| Cable manufacturing LEONI Cable Belgium N.V., Belgium

Transport and Logistics

Datum	Applications & Solutions
04/2011	Automated scanning system for ultra efficient baggage sorting \| Baggage handling system Quintech Engineering Innovations, Netherlands
06/2010	The world’s largest airline caterer relies on durable Panel PCs from Beckhoff LSG Sky Chefs, Germany
06/2010	Process optimization in warehousing and distribution management \| Real-time distribution system Numina Group, USA
07/2009	Optimized daily production of 1.2 million newspapers \| Dispatch ramps Axel Springer AG, Germany
07/2009	PC Control helps ensure maximum flexibility \| Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) America in Motion (AIM), USA
04/2009	Convenient withdrawals and returns via touch panels \| Tool dispensing systems SystemTechnik für Betriebsmittel GmbH (STB), Germany
04/2009	PC-based control handles the heaviest loads \| Heavy transporters Wheelift, USA
08/2007	Storage, fully automatic access and sorting in mail-order company\| Pick-Rotor system Dürkopp Fördertechnik GmbH, Germany
08/2007	PC-based “tornado” keeps warehouses organized \| Storage system Constructor Finland Oy, Finland
07/2005	Temperature under control for convenience food products \| Storage TK-Center Birrfeld, Switzerland
10/2004	PC-based production line for acoustic ceiling systems \| Materials handling equipment Armstrong, Netherlands
03/2004	Distribution center with intelligent material flow system \| Carton and pallet conveyors Zeeman textielSupers, Netherlands
01/2001	“Just in Time” through Ethernet \| Logistics and transportation system Ford, Belgium

Handling and Assembly Technology

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	STIWA high-performance laser welding plant for gearbox component manufacturing \| Assembly STIWA Automation GmbH, Austria
11/2011	Maximum flexibility: PC control platform enables vertical and horizontal integration \| Production and assembly systems LCA Automation AG, Switzerland
04/2011	Beckhoff automation technology guarantees fast process cycles for orbital riveting process for permanently tight rivet joints \| Assembly machines KMT Produktions- und Montagetechnik GmbH, Germany
04/2011	High-end solution for high-precision PCB placement IPTE FA Experts in Factory Automation, Belgium
04/2010	EtherCAT enhances test rig automation \| Assembly and testing line for steering booster motors Vogelsang & Benning, Greece
07/2006	Product development and machine construction for more than 170 million foam pumps every year \| Assembly machines Airspray, Netherlands
10/2004	PC-based control system for highly flexible “modutec” assembly platform \| Assembly Feintool, Switzerland
10/2004	High-end assembly automation makes consistent use of PC control technology \| Assembly STIWA Fertigungstechnik Sticht GmbH, Austria

Test facilities

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Test bench engineering: Beckhoff automation and measurement technology for quality assurance of parking heaters Webasto AG/automation & software Günther Tausch GmbH, Germany
07/2011	Test rig technology: seamless integration of measurement technology in the control system Sitia, France
11/2010	Scientific Automation: High-precision temperature measurement and signal acquisition in climatic chambers Miele & Cie. KG, Germany
11/2010	Volkswagen Motorsport uses PC- and EtherCAT-based engine test bench technology Volkswagen Motorsport/RTW-B. Nossol GmbH/AVL Deutschland GmbH, Germany
09/2010	Synchromesh mechanism for gearboxes on test benches \| Test bench concept with no gyrating mass EDAG-Prüftechnik, Germany
04/2010	EtherCAT enhances test rig automation \| Assembly and testing line for steering booster motors Vogelsang & Benning, Germany
09/2009	Test rig for electric toothbrushes helps ensure longer lasting products \| Test engineering solutions for the household appliance industry inotec AP GmbH, Germany
09/2008	EtherCAT-based test rig for eco-friendly electric car \| Test rig Akasol e. V., Germany
09/2008	Engine testing in a helicopter hangar \| Gearbox test rig RUAG Aerospace, Switzerland
07/2006	More compact machines with minimum cycle times and maximum precision thanks to PC Control and EtherCAT \| Tire and wheel testing machine Seichter GmbH, Germany
11/2006	Airbus high-lift system with high-speed EtherCAT control \| High-lift test facilities Airbus, Germany
10/2007	Wheel gauging systems are the measure of success \| Wheel gauging machine IEF Werner GmbH, Germany
08/2007	EtherCAT checks electric and hydraulic auto steering systems \| Test rig Birke Systemtechnik GmbH, Germany
11/2005	EtherCAT replaces proprietary measuring cards and digital signal processors \| Test rig Dr. Ecklebe GmbH, Germany
07/2005	Automation of safety systems \| Test rig Sterner Automation Limited, Canada
04/2002	Versatile testing methods for vacuum pumps \| Test systems Gebr. Becker GmbH, Germany

Robotics

Datum	Applications & Solutions
07/2011	EtherCAT: Optimum synchronization and precision of movement sequences \| Bowling robot United States Bowling Congress (USBC)/ARM Automation Inc., USA
07/2011	Fast, cost-saving packaging with TwinCAT and EtherCAT \| Blister packs KOCH Pac-Systeme, Germany
06/2010	EtherCAT as a uniform communication platform for mobile service robots of the future DLR, Germany
04/2010	Robots perform in the Beijing Opera World Expo Shanghai, China
07/2009	DeltaBot – PC-based pick-and-place robot AEMK Systems, Canada
04/2009	TwinCAT – Jerk-free loading and unloading thanks to electronic cam plates \| Unloading robots Roboworker Automation GmbH, Germany
10/2007	Shorter response times for robotic cell through EtherCAT \| Robotic cell Proventia Production Technologies, Finland
07/2004	Fieldbus Box system with convincing performance in front-line \| Production BMW/SYMAX Systemtechnik Sondermaschinenbau GmbH, Germany
11/2005	Ethernet I/Os for robot control system \| 4- to 6-axis robots Kanto Seiki Co. Ltd., Japan

Building Automation

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Embedded PCs form the basis for innovative building automation – Climate protection standards with CO2-neutral company headquarters Widex A/S, Denmark
07/2011	Intelligent building automation: Comfort and energy efficiency in harmony Etech-Center/AMS Engineering, Austria
09/2010	PC-based building automation for the "office of the future" \| Office building Microsoft, Germany
06/2010	Energy consumption reduced and operation simplified with building controller retrofit \| Office building Nordea Bank, Norway
06/2011	PC Control for intelligent lighting systems \| Office, industrial and public buildings Fifth Light Technology Ltd, Canada
04/2010	Facility Information System meets Beckhoff Building Automation Hermos AG, Germany
04/2010	Retrofit at Appenzeller Kantonalbank \| Office building Kantonalbank, Switzerland
09/2009	High-speed redesign of building services \| Exhibition hall Scherler AG, Switzerland
11/2008	Optimum lighting conditions with maximum energy efficiency \| Office building WesBank und First National Bank, South Africa
03/2007	Flexible building control technology for KölnTriangle \| Office building Innecken Elektrotechnik GmbH, Germany
07/2006	Retrofitting project with integrated automation platform \| Central spare parts warehouse AMAG Automobil- und Motoren AG, Switzerland
03/2004	Top technology for top appliances \| Office building BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, Germany
02/2001	PC-Control in the office of the future \| Office building Microsoft, Germany
10/2003	New innovation center for the Miele electronics development department \| Office building Miele & Cie. KG, Germany
04/2002	Flexible building automation at the Allianz head office and at the Eurotheum \| Office building Herrmann GmbH, Germany

09/2008	Beckhoff Building Automation helps provide the best in comfort and customer service \| Hotel CitizenM Hotels, Netherlands
04/2008	Technology meets glamour for Dolder Grand Hotel \| Hotel Dolder Grand Hotel, Switzerland
04/2008	PC- and Ethernet-based monitoring and control of supply systems \| Hotel Holiday Inn Samara, Russia
11/2006	Refurbishment of air conditioning and lighting control systems \| Hotel Hangzhou Dayuan Group Co., Ltd., China

07/2005	Embedded PCs control facade illumination at Allianz Arena \| Stadium VA TECH ELIN EBG, Germany
11/2001	Moveable football pitch at the "AufSchalke" arena \| Stadium Industriële Automatisering Kremer BV, Netherlands
04/2008	High technology in the VIP box \| Stadium LTU arena, Germany
11/2011	World class concert acoustics with Beckhoff automation technology \| Concert halls Sibelius Hall/Keraplast Oy, Finland
03/2011	New control solution for Schauspielhaus renovation in Nuremberg \| Theatre Theatertechnische Systeme GmbH, Germany
04/2006	High-tech performance at La Scala in Milan \| Theatre/Studio ACR, Italy
03/2005	Complex theater technology with PC-based control \| Theatre/Studio Stakebrand Technische Toneelinstallaties BV, Netherlands
09/2009	Wireless emergency warning system fulfills regulations for historic buildings \| Museum IMBS, Austria
04/2006	Advanced Beckhoff building technology for Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin \| Museum IMAS Falkenberg Messtechnik GmbH, Germany
10/2004	Advanced Beckhoff building technology for Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin \| Museum Verkehrszentrum des Deutschen Museums, Germany

09/2010	Integrated control system ensures trouble-free parking lot management Amersam, Spain

09/2010	Healthcare under control: PC Control facilitates integrated communication in retirement homes \| Building services and care documentation Armonea N.V, Belgium
04/2010	Industrial PC technology in high-end kitchens \| Home Automation SieMatic, Germany
04/2010	Complex climate control in luxury residential highrise in Florida \| Home Automation Fulcrum Automation and Control Technologies, USA
11/2009	Technology for well-being: Complex building automation made simple \| Home Automation Stadtvilla in Hannover, Germany
07/2009	Beckhoff building automation in CO2-neutral house: Living in harmony with nature \| Home Automation Leaf House (Gruppe Loccioni), Italy
11/2008	Building the future with today’s technology \| Home Automation EWE AG, Germany
03/2005	Home Automation controls the intelligent home \| Home Automation “Home of Today”, Germany
08/2007	Optimization of energy efficiency with Internet connection \| Energy data acquisition Ingenieurbüro Dr. Lauzi, Germany
09/2007	LightHive exhibition uses Beckhoff I/O system \| Beleuchtungstechnik LightHive exhibition, Great Britain

Stage and Show Technology

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	World class concert acoustics with Beckhoff automation technology \| Concert halls Sibelius Hall/Keraplast Oy, Finland
07/2011	Pegasus: Precise flying effects for stage and show technology Flying by Foy, USA
03/2011	New control solution for Schauspielhaus renovation in Nuremberg \| Theatre Theatertechnische Systeme GmbH, Germany
04/2008	High technology in the VIP box \| Stadium LTU arena, Germany
04/2008	PC- and Ethernet-based monitoring and control of supply systems \| Hotel Holiday Inn Samara, Russia
09/2007	LightHive exhibition uses Beckhoff I/O system \| Beleuchtungstechnik LightHive exhibition, Great Britain
08/2007	PC-based Control becomes a film star \| Camera robot spidercam GmbH, Austria
03/2007	Flexible building control technology for KölnTriangle \| Office building Innecken Elektrotechnik GmbH, Germany
04/2006	High-tech performance at La Scala in Milan \| Theatre/Studio ACR, Italy
07/2005	Embedded PCs control facade illumination at Allianz Arena \| Stadium VA TECH ELIN EBG, Germany
03/2005	Complex theater technology with PC-based control \| Theatre/Studio Stakebrand Technische Toneelinstallaties BV, Netherlands
03/2004	Top technology for top appliances \| Office building BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, Germany
11/2001	Moveable football pitch at the "AufSchalke" arena \| Stadium Industriële Automatisering Kremer BV, Netherlands

Wind Turbines

Datum	Applications & Solutions
09/2010	Innovative technology meets modern design Avantis Europe GmbH, Germany
09/2010	EtherCAT facilitates flexible and cost-effective wind turbine communication Winwind Oy, Finland
09/2010	High-quality, proven control components for Vensys wind turbines Vensys, Germany
09/2008	DeWind develops new drive system for D8.2 wind turbine DeWind, Germany
04/2002	The wind is blowing in a new direction with TwinCAT DeWind, Germany
09/2008	PC Control for an offshore wind farm Multibrid GmbH, Germany
09/2008	Mingyang relies on Beckhoff wind industry expertise Guandong Mingyang Wind Power Technology Co., Ltd, China

Photovoltaics

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Maximum efficiency and lowered production costs for solar modules Despatch Industries, USA
09/2009	Innovative automation technology optimizes production systems for photovoltaic industry ACI-ecotec, Germany
04/2009	Fully automated thin-film contacting system with PC Control Komax AG, Switzerland

Energy Industry

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Beckhoff Embedded PCs perform complex control, protection and monitoring tasks in a hydroelectric power plant Central Hidroeléctrica de Caldas S.A.E.S.P./ICSA Automation, Colombia
04/2010	High-end production process for solar thermal absorbers \| Laser welding system MiniTec AG, Switzerland
04/2009	Fully automated thin-film contacting system with PC Control Komax AG, Switzerland
04/2008	Biogas-to-electricity plant reduces greenhouse-gas emissions: Greater energy efficiency through Beckhoff controller PetroSA, South Africa
04/2008	PC-based automation technology controls biogas plant BSAutomatisierung GmbH, Germany
03/2007	Online-monitoring for power transformers Areva T&D, Germany
03/2007	Infrastructure enhancement reduces risk of blackouts ABB Power Systems, Sweden
04/2002	The wind is blowing in a new direction with TwinCAT DeWind, Germany

Water Treatment

Datum	Applications & Solutions
09/2010	Wireless system ensures reliable plant communication HST Hydro-Systemtechnik, Germany
06/2010	Embedded PC helps ensure clean water: Modernization of a wastewater treatment plant with PC-based control ZWAV, Germany
09/2008	Reliable recording and transmission of water levels IFA mbH – Ingenieurgesellschaft für Automation, Germany
07/2005	Automated system control for water treatment plant Industrial Control Systems, Egypt
03/2005	Waste water engineering: CX1000 demonstrates its versatility Wates GmbH, Germany
10/2004	Control and quality assurance with the Beckhoff Bus Terminal Controller Komunala Novo mesto d.o.o, Slovenia
10/2004	Bus Terminals record data for the “Zhao Jia Bang” waste water system Shanghai Water Environment Investment Company, China
10/2003	Treatment plant relies on PC-based telecontrol Kläranlage Spaichingen, Germany

Bio-Technology

Datum	Applications & Solutions
10/2004	Beckhoff I/Os in action in a research laboratory CPERI, Greece
10/2003	Fully automated milk laboratory with high sample throughput MCS, Greece
11/2002	Automation solutions for modern laboratory accelab GmbH, Germany

Food Industry

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Precise weight control with PC-controlled weighing systems – EtherCAT helps make food processing faster Friesen’s Inc., USA
06/2010	The world’s largest airline caterer relies on durable Panel PCs from Beckhoff LSG Sky Chefs, Germany
11/2009	Energy efficiency improved for production processes Apollo Solutions, Italy
07/2009	PC-based control sweetens production processes for Bauli Bauli S.p.a., Italy
04/2009	Automation systems for the food industry ITEC GmbH, Germany
04/2006	Costs reduced, reliability increased – TwinCAT decorates biscuits Sogem FL, France
03/2005	TwinCAT controls canning line McCall Farms, USA
06/2003	Robots make their entrance in the meat industry Stork MPS, Netherlands
11/2001	Automation equipment for “widget” production line ATM Automation, Great Britain

Automotive Industry

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Test bench engineering: Beckhoff automation and measurement technology for quality assurance of parking heaters Webasto AG/automation & software Günther Tausch GmbH, Germany
11/2010	Volkswagen Motorsport uses PC- and EtherCAT-based engine test bench technology Volkswagen Motorsport/RTW-B. Nossol GmbH/AVL Deutschland GmbH, Germany
07/2004	Fieldbus Box system with convincing performance in front-line \| Production BMW/SYMAX Systemtechnik Sondermaschinenbau GmbH, Germany
07/2004	Custom-designed Control Panels for operation and visualization terminals \| Production BMW, Germany
07/2005	Custom built machines for front and rear axles \| Axle production BMW/ZF Lemförder South Africa (Pty) Ltd., South Africa
11/2002	PC control for Polo \| Engine production Volkswagen, South Africa
03/2007	MAN IT Services GmbH uses IPC technology \| Industrial IT MAN IT Services GmbH, Germany
06/2003	Controlled production down to the last screw \| Quality control Volvo, Belgium
11/2008	Precision and reliable automation unlock new global potential \| Car door locking systems Pollmann, Austria
10/2007	Wheel gauging systems are the measure of success \| Wheel gauging machine IEF Werner GmbH, Germany
08/2007	CX1020 controls 15 active axes \| Tube-end forming machine IWM Automation, Germany
07/2005	Automation of safety system \| Test rig Sterner Automation Limited, Canada
07/2005	3D and clay simulation in synch for car prototypes \| Simulation Kolb Technology GmbH, Germany
03/2004	Horizontal press for inserting monoliths into catalytic converter housings \| Presses Eberspächer, South Africa
04/2002	Ethernet on the factory floor \| Engine production DaimlerChrysler, Brazil
04/2002	From sheet metal to wheel \| Wheel production Hayes-Lemmerz AG, Germany
11/2001	Technological jump from PLCs to PCs \| Multi-curve press Volkswagen, Germany
01/2001	“Just in Time” Ethernet \| Transportation system Ford, Belgium

Process Engineering and Technology

Datum	Applications & Solutions
09/2010	PC-based control platform blends dynamics and precision into one solution BARTEC Dispensing Technology GmbH, Germany
11/2009	PC Control enhances highly flexible production plant for refining of plastic surfaces APA-Tec GmbH, Germany
09/2009	PC-based production of carbon fiber precursors for high-performance materials Shandong University, China
09/2009	PC Control and EtherCAT help improve production processes: Accurate concrete production boosts competitiveness Skako A/S, Denmark
03/2007	Advanced coating systems feature PC-based control Semicore Equipment, Inc., USA
04/2006	PC-based production technique for OLED displays OTB Display, Netherlands
04/2006	SpectroBAY® – online data for more efficient processes Bayer Technology Services GmbH, Germany
11/2005	PC-based detergent production control Eurochartiki S. A., Greece
03/2005	State-of-the-art technology, from the vine to the barrel Maselli-GSA GmbH, Germany

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Datum	Applications & Solutions
09/2008	Beckhoff technology controls blue laser light \| Lithography system Kleo Halbleitertechnik GmbH, Germany
04/2002	PC Control for production line of 300 mm wafers \| Wafer production ASML, Netherlands
10/2003	TwinCAT smoothes the way \| Wafer production Thomas Swan Scientific, Great Britain
11/2001	CANopen in semiconductor manufacturing Mattson Wet Products GmbH, Germany

Medical engineering

Datum	Applications & Solutions
11/2011	Software CNC controls grinding machine for dental drill production Monnier + Zahner AG, Switzerland
09/2009	Complex control technology, simple implementation Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, Germany
04/2008	Machine Solutions Inc. utilizes PC Control to manufacture catheter balloons Machine Solutions Inc., USA
07/2005	Innovative, high-tech cancer treatment technique Accel Instruments GmbH, Germany

End user

Datum	Applications & Solutions
08/2007	PC-based Control becomes a film star \| Camera robot spidercam GmbH, Austria
10/2007	Robust and compact I/O components for tunnel construction \| Tunnel boring machine Accionia S. A., Spain
11/2006	IPCs and TwinCAT standardize production \| Kitchen production Nobilia-Werke J. Stickling GmbH & Co. KG/Hüttenhölscher Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany
11/2005	EtherCAT-enabled production machines \| Kitchen production Nobilia-Werke J. Stickling GmbH & Co. KG/Hüttenhölscher Maschinenbau GmbH, Germany
07/2005	TwinCAT CNC controls laser welding system \| Radiator production Delta Radiatoren GmbH, Germany
11/2002	Data acquisition for breakout prediction systems \| Continuous casting plant SMS Demag AG, Germany
03/2007	Production and machine construction from one source \| Plastic tongue and groove boards production Govaerts Recycling, Belgium
03/2007	Integrated system \| Luminaire production Zumtobel Lighting GmbH, Austria
07/2004	Bus Terminal Controller replaces manual selection process \| Glass production Wheaton, Brazil
03/2004	Complete motor control through power terminal \| Cigarette production Wuhu, China
11/2005	CX1000 for coal conveying system \| Raw material production China Power & Huolin River Coal Group, China
10/2007	TwinCAT helps eliminate “bottleneck” in production process \| Concrete processing H.Katzenberger Beton- und Fertigteilwerke GmbH, Austria
10/2003	Royal Concrete makes big pipes using Beckhoff Technology \| Concrete processing Royal Concrete, USA
11/2002	I/O modules for more competitive production \| Concrete processing Leonhard Moll Betonwerke GmbH & Co., Germany

04/2011	Twizzle, the fully automated sailing yacht \| Boat & Yacht Royal Huisman, Netherlands
03/2007	Ethernet-based control technology… on a yacht! \| Boat & Yacht Vitters Shipyard, Netherlands
07/2005	Pilot-less, remote-controlled suction dredger uses PC Control \| Boat & Yacht Team GmbH, Germany
03/2005	Pilot-less, remote-controlled suction dredger uses PC Control \| Boat & Yacht FH Yverdon, Switzerland

11/2011	PC-based control system helps supply power to the Swedish railways \| End user IETV, Elektroteknik AB/Swedish Transport Agency, Sweden
04/2011	Embedded PCs process 40,000 data points on the Basel Nordtangente \| End user Basel-City City Development Basel North/Ticos AG, Switzerland
11/2010	When ‘Soyuz’ lifts off, Beckhoff Bus Terminals are there for the countdown \| End user GTD Sistemas de información, Spain
09/2010	Tailor-made Industrial PCs \| Customized multifunctional terminals Breitenbach Software Engineering GmbH, Germany
09/2010	Integrated control system ensures trouble-free parking lot management Amersam, Spain
11/2008	Napcabs: Relaxing cabins for travelers at Munich Airport Napcabs, Germany
07/2004	Industrial PC gathers weather data for Formula 3 GRAW Radiosondes GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
03/2004	Fieldbus Box – a very versatile system Invetech Pty Ltd, Australia
06/2003	PC control puts gas cylinders under pressure CTR Inc., USA
11/2002	PC-based automation for open-air installations and greenhouses BKN Strobel, Germany

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