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At Motek, ebm-Papst will be presenting new drive solutions, such as the modular drive system, for automation in a new performance class.
read more...EtherCAT combines the advantages of Ethernet-based communication with the simplicity of classic fieldbus systems.
read more...Turck is expanding its IO-Link portfolio with the TBEC-LL-8IOL EtherCAT IO-Link master in IP67/69K, thus making its entire IO-Link portfolio available for EtherCAT-based applications.
read more...The high-performance AX8000 multi-axis servo system from Beckhoff is characterized by high dynamics and short cycle times.
read more...Safety networks for robot systems
Omron has launched new NX series safety network controllers that support two safety protocols: CIP Safety is used by industrial robot manufacturers, while Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) offers a particularly short response time.
read more...The EtherCAT Technology Group has released a new vendor-independent diagnostic interface that enables third-party providers to access diagnostic data from EtherCAT networks. The software-based interface can be implemented in the EtherCAT masters of any manufacturer.
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