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20th Anniversary Special | The Transformation of Industrial Automation Control – PC Control Technology

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20th Anniversary Special | The Transformation of Industrial Automation Control - PC Control Technology

More than 70 years ago, the birth of computers opened the information age for human society. Subsequently, microcontrollers and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) gradually replaced traditional relays, becoming the mainstream control devices in the field of industrial automation. However, everything changed in 1985. That year in Germany, a young engineer named Hans Beckhoff discovered that … Read more

Breaking Traditional Thinking in Industrial Hardware: PC-Based Control, Robotics, and AI Technology

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Breaking Traditional Thinking in Industrial Hardware: PC-Based Control, Robotics, and AI Technology

Image Source: Beckhoff Automation Author | James Figy By deploying EtherCAT, robotics, and AI technology, the production capacity of a sterile sampling bag factory has increased by 15% to 35% through the redesign of production machines for quality control. Focusing on quality standards and flexibility in production is crucial for the sterile sampling industry. After … Read more

Implementing Dynamic Control Systems for Fusion Experiments

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Implementing Dynamic Control Systems for Fusion Experiments

In nuclear fusion experimental research, an accurate dynamic control system is key to ensuring experimental safety and data accuracy. As an engineer with 15 years of experience in industrial automation control, I will detail how to build this complex control system. System Architecture Overview The nuclear fusion experiment dynamic control system mainly consists of three … Read more

Robot Multi-Axis Synchronous Motion Control Based on EtherCAT

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Robot Multi-Axis Synchronous Motion Control Based on EtherCAT

Robot Multi-Axis Synchronous Motion Control Based on EtherCAT With the development of industrial automation, the application of robots on production lines is becoming increasingly widespread. To achieve efficient and precise motion control, the multi-axis motion of robots must be capable of synchronized operation, which enhances the motion accuracy and stability of robots, leading to more … Read more

How EtherCAT Ensures High Efficiency, Real-Time, and Flexibility in Fieldbus Communication

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How EtherCAT Ensures High Efficiency, Real-Time, and Flexibility in Fieldbus Communication

EtherCAT, as a real-time Ethernet solution, is favored in industrial automation applications due to its high performance. How does EtherCAT ensure high efficiency, real-time performance, and flexibility in fieldbus communication? This article will focus on its key analysis and explanation. Principle of EtherCAT EtherCAT (Ethernet Control Automation Technology) is a high-performance industrial network fieldbus system. … Read more

Fundamentals of EtherCAT Protocol (Part 1)

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Fundamentals of EtherCAT Protocol (Part 1)

Click the blue text to follow us 1. Overview of EtherCAT 1. Features ① Open Technology EtherCAT, short for EtherNet Control Automation Technology, is a real-time Ethernet technology proposed by Beckhoff Automation in Germany. EtherCAT is an open but not open-source technology, meaning you can use this technology freely, but you need to obtain relevant … Read more

Application of EtherCAT Motion Controller in Lithium Battery Welding

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Application of EtherCAT Motion Controller in Lithium Battery Welding

Click on the above“Zhèng Yùndòng Assistant”, stay updated with new developments! Application Background Since the development of technology, lithium batteries have advantages such as long service life, strong adaptability, and high energy, thus their applications in electronic products, transportation, and other fields have become increasingly widespread. The lithium battery welding and other production industries derived … Read more

EtherCAT G: Elevating Ethernet Speeds to Gigabit Levels

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EtherCAT G: Elevating Ethernet Speeds to Gigabit Levels

EtherCAT G, as an extension of EtherCAT technology, elevates EtherCAT performance to a whole new level, achieving Gigabit (Gbit/s) Ethernet speeds, thus supporting high data-intensive applications. The latest technological extension is not only fully compatible with the globally accepted 100 Megabit EtherCAT (100 Mbit/s EtherCAT) standard, but also retains the same ease of use. Additionally, … Read more

Custom PROFINET to EtherCAT Solutions with Siemens PLC Control

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Custom PROFINET to EtherCAT Solutions with Siemens PLC Control

PROFINET Development and Application Although EtherCAT has developed rapidly, PROFINET holds the largest market share in the automation field, thanks to Siemens’ dominant position in the industrial sector and the strong core of PROFINET that keeps pace with the times. 2. Domestic PROFINET Solution Application Forms PROFINET is divided into master and slave stations, where … Read more

Design of Visual Servo Control for Six-Degree-of-Freedom Robot Based on FPGA EtherCAT

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Design of Visual Servo Control for Six-Degree-of-Freedom Robot Based on FPGA EtherCAT

China Manufacturing 2025 is the first decade action plan implemented by the Chinese government to strengthen the manufacturing industry, aiming to significantly improve the quality and level of China’s manufacturing industry. It highlights the importance of innovative technologies surrounding industrial robots. Currently, industrial robot technology is widely applied in fields such as automotive processing, food … Read more