Exploring the recently launched image processing solution from Beckhoff, this webinar will dig deeper into the benefits of its TwinCAT Vision software for a broad range of manufacturers, also uncovering an unexpected use case within the forging process.

This webinar is hosted by our digital manufacturing team, along with the forging and incremental technologies team from our specialist technology centre, the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) in collaboration with AFRC Tier Two Member Beckhoff, a world leader in PC-based control systems.

Aimed at anyone interested in vision systems, automation, connectivity and integration, this session will also benefit forging experts looking to understand more about our work in hot edge detection. 

We will explore collaborative work between the AFRC and Beckhoff on the development of algorithms in TwinCAT Vision, which will be integrated into our new FutureForge facility for enhanced process control and simulation accuracy.  Here we will use this versatile software for hot edge detection, providing real-time information on the dimensions of a part during the forging process.

You will also learn about systems integration in the TwinCAT environment using real world examples that can be applied to many areas of manufacturing, providing enhanced data driven decision making, including: 

• Track and trace from base production passing information to cloud based systems for high value manufacturers
• Scientific measurement tied into real time image collection for advanced analysis for the aerospace and automotive industries
• Critical inspection of contaminants in food products and identification of defects to minimise waste for the food and drink industry 
• Warehouse and logistics solutions including smart warehouse systems, integration into robots and using barcode and tracking information