Design World – August 2019

Material Handling

18 August 2019 http://www.designworldonline.com DESIGN WORLD

Design for Industry

Transport System rethinks linear drive

technology to boost machine building

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The EtherCAT-enabled eXtended Transport System (XTS) combines the

advantages of proven rotary and linear drive principles into a modular platform. With

its compact and flexible design, the mechatronic system can reduce machine footprint

up to 50%.

XTS contains all functions necessary to support efficient integration for motion control

applications in many industries. With attached mechanical guide rails, XTS motor

modules feature directly integrated power electronics, EtherCAT communication and

position measurement. An unlimited number of wireless XTS movers can be controlled

The eXtended

Transport System

(XTS) from Beckhoff

suits applications

with continuous

product flow and

offers competitive

advantages in terms

of energy efficiency

and machine footprint

reductions.

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