PC-Based Control – All Control Functions on a Single Platform

January 22, 2024

Flexible control technology for a dynamic industry

An average car consists of around 10,000 individual parts. This calls for extensive production processes and machinery within the automotive industry, which all require equally diverse and sophisticated control solutions. At the same time, ever shorter product life cycles demand a high degree of flexibility. This is where PC-based control from Beckhoff provides crucial benefits, as the modular control technology offers scalable options based on specific needs.

By incorporating retrofits, it safeguards investments in proven systems while also facilitating the production of cutting-edge technologies through innovative solutions. The integration of all control functions into a single PC platform makes for highly precise and efficient production processes.

The core advantages of PC-based control:

  • PLC, motion control, robotics, safety and measurement technology, HMI, IoT, and image processing integrated into a single PC platform
  • straightforward modification and extension of functionalities
  • fast software-based machine conversion
  • perfect synchronization of all processes for maximum precision
  • high speed and repeatability
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