Press Room

In mid-September, the EUROMAP working group gathered at the B&R headquarters in Eggelsberg, Austria to discuss its recommendation for a real-time communication interface for injection molding machines and robots.

B&R has added three new mobile units to its HMI portfolio. The Mobile Panel 7100 series of handheld HMI units stands out with an exceptionally ergonomic, light and shockproof design.

To offer optimum support whenever service is required, all informational and diagnostics features will be provided via the newly developed HMI Service Center.

The compact ACOPOSmicro Stepper drive is now available with Safe Torque Off (STO). Over time, this safety function will be added to all ACOPOSmicro drives.

B&R's APROL process control system makes it possible to monitor assets constantly. This can help reduce maintenance costs and downtime.

At K 2016, from October 19-26, B&R will be demonstrating how modular software blocks can greatly simplify the development of applications for injection presses, extruders and blow molding machines (Hall 12, Booth B16).

At the SMM in Hamburg (Hall B6, Booth B305), B&R will be presenting intelligent automation technology for more competitive machinery and ships.

At the WindEnergy expo in Hamburg (Hall B6, Booth B6.393), B&R will be demonstrating how wind turbine wear can be minimized through optimal yaw control. This is made possible by intelligent control concepts based on the ACOPOS P3 servo drive.

For its user-friendly approach to hardware configuration, System Designer was distinguished with 1st place by the Industrial Usability Award jury. Incorporated in the B&R Automation Studio, System Designer helps developers configure a project's…

B&R has developed a new operator terminal tailored to the needs of maintenance experts and service technicians in the field of automotive production.