BECKHOFF UK will demonstrate how its latest innovations in cabinet-free automation and industrial vision can streamline system design and improve flexibility on the factory floor at the upcoming Automation UK event, taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena from May 7-8.
The firm said a major highlight of its stand will be the MX-System — a fully modular, IP67-rated automation solution that replaces traditional control cabinets. Designed for direct machine mounting, the system integrates all automation functionality into compact modules, reducing installation time and enabling ‘rapid’ reconfiguration for changing production requirements.
Beckhoff will also present its growing suite of industrial vision solutions. Based on its open PC-based control platform, the company explained its vision offering combines hardware and software integration to support image acquisition, processing and control synchronisation on a single system.
“Modularity, flexibility and convergence are the key drivers shaping automation today,” said Mark Richards, UK sales manager at Beckhoff UK. “With the MX-System, we’re showing how machine builders can leave the cabinet behind and embrace fully decentralised control, while our integrated vision solutions demonstrate the power of unified architectures.
“Automation UK gives us the ideal platform to show how these innovations can be applied in real-world scenarios. We get to meet some of our existing customers and hopefully future customers too.”
Visitors will also be able to explore Beckhoff’s other core technologies including TwinCAT software, EtherCAT fieldbus systems and the latest I/O innovations.
