Beckhoff at FMB 2018

At the Beckhoff booth at FMB, you will find out how you can use PC-based Control to optimise the production efficiency of your machine while increasing quality and reducing costs at the same time. The focus of this year's trade show presentation is the integration of machine vision and IoT into the central control system. By executing machine vision in the same environment as PLC and Motion, tasks can be easily synchronised and engineering simplified. In addition to classic control tasks, the Beckhoff automation software also includes special libraries for supporting big data communication, pattern recognition as well as condition and power monitoring: In addition to predictive maintenance, TwinCAT Analytics offers numerous options for optimising the energy and processes of machines and systems. TwinCAT IoT supports standardised protocols for cloud communication. Further highlights at the Beckhoff booth include the EtherCAT Terminal for system-integrated overcurrent protection, the AMP8000 servo motor with integrated servo amplifier and the series of ultra-compact Industrial PCs.

The Beckhoff team is looking forward to your visit!

TwinCAT Vision: integrating image processing into automation

TwinCAT Vision: integrating image processing into automation

As the eye of the robot, TwinCAT Vision integrates all the image processing applications into the PC-based control platform: from detection, measurement and identification through to pick-and-place and quality checking. Engineering takes place directly in the PLC. The open control system allows the connection of freely selectable line-scan and areascan cameras with support for the GigE vision standard.
TwinCAT Vision

Universally applicable: the series of ultra-compact Industrial PCs

The series of ultra-compact Industrial PCs meets all the requirements of advanced machine construction. Exactly scalable in terms of computing power, extremely compact in design and flexibly mountable, it is suitable for a wide range of automation, visualisation and communication tasks. The C6015 offers sufficient computing power for use as an IoT Edge device: from collecting, processing and providing process data to the more complex tasks of an IoT gateway. The C6017 complements the series by integrating a larger number of interfaces and a UPS. The C6030, which combines high-end computing power with an ultra-compact design, is suitable for applications with the highest performance requirements.
Ultra-compact Industrial PCs

Universally applicable: the series of ultra-compact Industrial PCs

Increased production efficiency through cloud-based automation

PC-based control makes it easy both to outsource functions to the cloud and to integrate cloud services:

  • TwinCAT IoT: for straightforward cloud communication
  • TwinCAT Analytics: for process data analysis in the cloud
TwinCAT IoT, TwinCAT Analytics
Increased production efficiency through cloud-based automation
EtherCAT Terminals: integrated overcurrent protection

EtherCAT Terminals: integrated overcurrent protection

With the EL922x EtherCAT Terminal series, Beckhoff integrates electronic overcurrent protection for protecting 24 V DC system components in a highly compact manner into the EtherCAT system. This enables transparent system monitoring, minimised downtimes, simplified troubleshooting and an optimal overview of the system history. Another advantage of the system-integrated solution is its small footprint compared to conventional solutions.
EL922x

AMP8000: integrated Servo Drive

AMP8000: integrated Servo Drive

The AMP8000 integrates the Servo Drive directly in the servomotor in a very compact design. By shifting the power electronics to the machine, the space requirement in the control cabinet is reduced to a single coupling module that supplies several servo drives with just one cable via a distribution module. The result: a significant saving of material, space, costs and assembly work.
AMP8000

Beckhoff Engineering: complete solutions from control systems to control cabinets

Beckhoff Engineering: complete solutions from control systems to control cabinets

Are you looking for turnkey control solutions, a partner who offers expert support in systems engineering or control cabinet construction? For a first consultation, representatives of the Beckhoff Engineering department will be available on our booth. The Verl-based business unit Beckhoff Engineering provides complete solutions as well as individual services for the automation of your machines and plants.

Trade show information

Bad Salzuflen, Germany
7 – 9 November 2018
Hall 20, Booth E14

Site Plan FMB

Main information

Beckhoff booth:

  • Hall 20, Booth E14

Opening hours:

  • Wednesday – Thursday:
    9 am – 5 pm
  • Friday:
    9 am – 4 pm