One of the main applications of AI technology from TwinCAT Machine Learning Creator (TE3850) is in the field of quality inspection based on image processing. In these applications, users can use our code-free development platform to easily and standardised create AI models and automate all workflows. It not only takes advantage of open standard interfaces, AI best practices, but also provides the final model in the ONNX format where training is completed. These AI models have been latently tuned for control applications, specifically designed to run on Beckhoff Industrial PCS with TwinCAT installed, and of course, they can also be used as ONNX models for non-Beckhoff products.

P72140-4-0788740 With the automated AI model creation capabilities provided by TwinCAT Machine Learning Creator, all enterprises, including small and micro enterprises, can now leverage the potential of AI to improve their competitive advantage and address the growing shortage of highly skilled talent. For experienced AI experts, this solution can greatly simplify their workload while minimizing the possibility of errors. Another obvious advantage of this AI application development tool is its ability to speed up project development. It is able to use an integrated, information transparent method to show the behavior of the AI models created and compare them with each other. In addition, it is capable of automatically generating reports and therefore supports audits created by AI models. Another important aspect is that the required dedicated program data can be properly protected and all data remains within the enterprise.

P72140-4-0788740

About Beckhoff Germany

Beckhoff is a German-owned company specializing in new automation technologies, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Weil, Germany. As a global driver of automation technology, Beckhoff defines many standards in the field of automation and is a setter and promoter of international standards. The company’s industrial PCS, fieldbus modules, driver products and TwinCAT automation software constitute a complete and compatible control system, which can provide open automation systems and complete solutions for various industrial control fields. After 40 years of development and efforts, Beckhoff has set up more than 30 branches around the world, plus global partners, business in more than 70 countries and regions.

P72140-4-0788740 Befook entered the Chinese market in 1997, and its China headquarters is located in Shanghai North High-tech Industrial Park, with 300 employees and offices in 30 large and medium-sized cities in China. Innovative products and solutions are widely used in wind power generation, semiconductors, photovoltaic solar energy, electronics manufacturing, metal processing, packaging machinery, printing machinery, plastic processing, tire processing, wood processing, glass machinery, logistics and building automation and many other fields.

EtherCAT real-time industrial Ethernet, promoted by the company, became China’s national recommended standard in 2014, and has been included in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s “National Intelligent Manufacturing Standard System Construction Guide”. As a technology-driven company, Beckhoff has always focused on seeking breakthroughs in technology and innovation, and enjoys the reputation of “innovation engine” in the industry. Befo’s PC-based control technology has good openness, IT supports all mainstream industrial communication protocols, perfectly integrates IT technology, Internet and automation technology, and lays a solid technical foundation for the realization of Industry 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing.