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PRODUCTS

Automation Software

TwinCAT simplifies integration of Siemens S7 PLC controllers

The PC-based Control Automation software update from Beckhoff.

The openness of PC-based control and the resulting array of TwinCAT 3 offers numerous options for connecting TCP/
connectivity options with other systems number among the IP-based third-party systems to the main control program:
fundamental advantages of TwinCAT automation software OPC UA, MQTT, HTTPS and Modbus are only a few
from Beckhoff. A new add-on now also enables easy and prominent examples of an entire range of communication
efficient communication with Siemens S7 controllers. protocols. The TwinCAT S7 Communication (TF6620)
function now expands this broad spectrum to include the
Source: Beckhoff Automation Pvt Ltd S7 communication protocol.
This product implementation enables reading and
writing of variables from an S7 controller. The PLC
application program carries this out directly – either via
dynamically parameterizable PLC function blocks or via
easily configurable I/O mapping. No additional hardware
is required and the local TCP/IP network serves as the
transport medium.

TwinCAT 3 software now offers efficient connectivity with S7 controllers. Beckhoff Automation Pvt Ltd
E: info@beckhoff.co.in
www.beckhoff.com

3D Printing Systems

New TruPrint 3000 from TRUMPF

New 3D printer from TRUMPF helps fabricators move into mass production

The medium-format machine uses powder-bed-based laser makes production much faster and more efficient regard-
less of the number and geometries of the parts. With the
melting to produce parts with a diameter of up to 300mm Automatic Multilaser Alignment option, the system can
automatically monitor the multilaser scan fields during
and a height of up to 400mm. It can handle all weldable the build stage and calibrate them to each other. With each
laser scanning a contour, the process does not lead to any
materials including steels, nickel-based alloys, titanium kind of weld seams.

and aluminum. Improvements in inert gas supply and melt
pool monitoring
The new TruPrint 3000 can be equipped with a second
The TRUMPF experts have transformed the movement
laser that almost doubles its productivity. “The multila- of inert gas through the TruPrint 3000. The way in which
it flows through the machine from back to front is now
ser option significantly reduces part costs – that’s how even steadier and more uniform. As well as boosting the
quality of printed parts, this also allows the operator to
we help our customers make the move into mass remove excess powder from the part while it is still inside
the machine. Previous models required the operator to
production,” says Klaus Parey, Managing Director, take the part out and remove the powder at a separate station.
The new machine is designed to process the powder in a shield-
TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing.
ed environment, using
Two 500-watt lasers scan an inert gas to prevent
the powder from be-
TRUMPF (India) Pvt Ltd the machine’s entire build coming contaminated
T: +91 20 6675 9800 chamber in parallel. This during the build. This
E: sales@in.trumpf.com is a major advantage
www.trumpf.com for sensitive indus-
The new TruPrint 3000 can be equipped with a tries such as Medical
Source: TRUMPF (India) Pvt Ltd second laser that almost doubles its productivity. Device Manufacturing.
Source: TRUMPF (India) Pvt Ltd

The new medium-format machine uses powder-bed-based laser melting to produce
parts with a diameter of up to 300mm and a height of up to 400mm.

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