TwinCAT

TwinCAT transforms PCs into real-time control systems, integrating PLC, motion control, and programming environments into a single package. This PC-based control technology provides a foundation for optimally coordinated automation concepts. The modular architecture of TwinCAT 3 allows for flexible extensions with application-specific software modules, known as Functions. This ensures that the system can be perfectly adapted to individual requirements, offering long-term availability and minimal migration effort across machine generations.

Key benefits include:

• Reduced engineering effort: Integrates all engineering components into Microsoft Visual Studio, supporting team collaboration and agile development workflows.
• Maximum flexibility: Enables hardware-independent development and supports programming in IEC 61131-3, C++, MATLAB®, and Simulink®.
• Efficient project planning: Facilitates software component reuse and maintenance through a modular architecture and standardized data exchange.
• Free choice of interfaces: Provides extensive interfaces for IT integration, cloud systems, and support for all common fieldbus systems.
• Fair pricing: TwinCAT 3 Engineering is free, with runtime trials and a performance-based licensing model. Support is provided free of charge worldwide.
• Sound investment: Long-term availability and support for migrating projects from previous versions ensure continued usability of expertise and integration of new functionalities like machine learning and image processing.