While the focus of debate around gigafactories is often on high-level policy decisions, international investment and government funding, automation technologies are the unsung heroes of the gigafactory, argues Stephen Hayes, Manager Director at automation specialist Beckhoff UK.
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Beckhoff has expanded its offering by introducing a range of cost-effective motion control products. For companies operating on a tighter budget and without the need for ultra-high accuracy, Beckhoff's new economy range of motion control solutions can offer a balance between performance and affordability.
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No-one can deny that Industry 4.0 has reshaped manufacturing. In smart factories, machines can communicate and coordinate seamlessly, improving production efficiency, flexibility and customisation. Now, the industry is moving on to Industry 5.0.
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Industrial automation and control specialist, Beckhoff, has announced the launch of TwinCAT Runtime for Linux, opening up new application possibilities for real-time control. Several TwinCAT Runtimes can now be executed on a single industrial PC for the first time, enabling
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According to research, 70 percent of newly created apps are to depend on low-code and no-code tools, marking a significant increase in adoption. This trend is making automation more accessible to users without deep technical skills – and industrial automation is following a similar path.
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Many of us are considering ways to improve our health in the New Year. One option is Dry January – a month-long challenge where individuals abstain from consuming alcohol. Coupled with the growing popularity of alcohol-free beverages, this movement highlights the need for manufacturers to rethink their production strategies.
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Stephen Hayes, Managing Director at Beckhoff Automation UK, looks at the magnetic levitation and its revolutionary potential for manufacturing.
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For decades, people have predicted robots will take jobs away from humans. Just look at the 1960s children’s TV show The Jetsons, set in a world where robots perform many human jobs.
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