B&R innovations

APC3200 mobile is the first industrial PC certified for ISOBUS, simplifying integration in modern agricultural equipment. With ready-to-use compatibility, it removes the need for custom ISOBUS stacks and reduces development time. OEMs can focus on machine functionality while ensuring seamless communication with ISOBUS systems. This solution enhances efficiency, compatibility, and long-term value.

B&R’s new ACOPOS X2 drives bring versatile motor control for cost-sensitive applications, allowing machine builders to control stepper and brushless DC (BLDC) motors up to 1kW. With 48V low-voltage technology, these compact drives offer two axes per device in a slim 27.5 mm footprint, freeing up cabinet space. Fully integrated into the X20 portfolio, they include onboard SIL3 STO safety and support various encoder types or encoder-free applications, making setup adaptable and streamlined. This integration delivers enhanced performance and easy customization across printing, packaging, and material handling applications.

B&R's X20 Edge connects machine control with enterprise systems for enhanced production insight. Equipped with an ARM-based CPU and Linux OS, it provides flexible programming possibilities like Python and a containerized environment for deploying AI, machine learning and IIoT applications. Dual Ethernet ports open up communication possibilities like OPC UA and cloud connectivity, creating a seamless data flow between machines and IT infrastructure. Ideal as a smart IIoT gateway, the X20 Edge offers machine builders simplified integration of digital services, while end users gain access to advanced analytics – all in a compact, industrial-grade device.

B&R's high-density I/O modules help machine builders simplify processes, optimize costs, save space and reach new levels of flexibility and efficiency. High-density module variants offer multifunctional I/O, advanced signal processing, and seamless integration of IO-Link and sensor technologies - with up to 32 configurable channels in a width of just 27.5 mm. 

X90CP150 is DNV-certified and supports SIL 3 safety in a compact, cabinet-free design. Ideal for maritime and offshore environments, it enables integrated control and safety without external systems. Machine builders benefit from reduced engineering and component count, while end users gain simplified maintenance and high operational reliability in critical applications. 

B&R's 2300-series PCs feature Amston Lake Atom processors and high-speed connectivity with 2.5 Gbit Ethernet ports. The 3200-series balances high performance with low maintenance with a fanless design based on a 13^th gen core i CPU. Both series operate on CFexpress mass storage to serve ultra-fast data rates and meet the demands of continuous operation in compact form and feature flexible real-time OS options, pre-activated Windows 10 IoT, Linux for B&R 12, and Windows 11 IoT, and rigorous product testing operations for long-term system reliability.

The new Terminal OS unlocks more powerful web and VNC client capabilities for B&R’s Panel PCs. Designed for high-performance visualization, it ensures smoother operation of demanding applications while simplifying system architecture. Use it as a standalone OS or in a hypervisor-based setup to scale performance without major hardware changes.

DNV and CCS certification for the Automation PC 4100 confirms compliance with maritime and offshore safety standards, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments. B&R’s high-end industrial PC series minimizes failure rates and service requirements, making it a trusted choice for demanding applications – from the plant floor to the high seas. 

mapp View 6.3 introduces native JavaScript support, enabling developers to build responsive, high-performance HMIs using familiar web development tools. By leveraging existing JavaScript skills and libraries, machine builders can accelerate development, create custom widgets, and make smoother animations. The results are smoother animations, faster screen transitions, and highly tailored user experiences that meet modern expectations in industrial automation.

The new Terminal OS unlocks more powerful web and VNC client capabilities for B&R’s Panel PCs. Designed for high-performance visualization, it ensures smoother operation of demanding applications while simplifying system architecture. Use it as a standalone OS or in a hypervisor-based setup to scale performance without major hardware changes.

T50 mobile operator terminals are now DNV-certified for reliable operation in maritime and off-highway environments under extreme conditions. Built on the same platform as cabinet-mounted models, they enable seamless engineering and project management across applications. Their rugged design supports faster deployment, reduced maintenance, and a consistent user experience across all equipment types. 

Set it, tune it, run it: plug-and-play vibration bowl control on ACOPOS P3 servo drives adapts parameters to changing conditions in real time, optimizing energy efficiency in each process cycle. Advanced diagnostics and predictive insights help reduce mechanical wear, increase energy efficiency and improve sorting accuracy.

ACOPOSinverter P96 simplifies machine design with its rugged IP55 case, enabling cabinet-free installation. Supporting power classes up to 250 kW, it enhances heat dissipation, reduces wiring complexity, and improves reliability. With ready-made function blocks and daisy-chain STO, it streamlines commissioning and boosts safety.

ACOPOSInverter P77 makes automating equipment like fans, pumps, and conveyors simple and efficient. At 60x130 mm, it features one of the slimmest designs on the market. Fully integrated with B&R’s software toolchain, it enables faster software design with mappMotion, simplifies commissioning with mappCockpit, and supports flexible lifecycle management with hardware-independent software.

B&R’s 8LSA-4 motors pack more power into a compact design, featuring a market-leading power-to-volume ratio. This allows machines to achieve equal or greater output in a smaller footprint, reducing mechanical components and boosting energy efficiency. Ideal for applications requiring high efficiency and space savings, the 8LSA-4 motors help machine builders streamline designs while lowering energy costs.

ACOPOS P87 inverters deliver precise motion control with advanced features like network-based safety using openSAFETY over POWERLINK as well as a hardwired dual channel safe torque off input (STO). Designed for hoisting, positioning, and advanced safety applications (SLS, SS1), it combines premium capabilities with seamless integration into B&R’s software ecosystem, ensuring reliability across diverse industries.  

A power extension to the ACOPOS P3 servo drive family delivers double the power density and up to 80 kW, ideal for high-demand industries like plastics, paper, metals, and textiles. With a 60% smaller cabinet footprint, these robust, dustproof drives simplify layouts and reduce maintenance. Accurate fan control, adaptive PWM switching frequency, and an intelligent notch filter for vibration suppression boost reliability and extend lifespan. The new ACOPOS P3 provides high performance for both single and double axes with 50 µs cycle times.

B&R motors and ACOPOS P3 servo drives now support the EnDat 3 protocol, providing high-resolution positioning and maintenance data, like motor temperature and status. EnDat 3’s 2-wire connection reduces cable weight and bending radius, enabling compact machine designs. Daisy-chaining through the motor encoder allows dual encoders with less cabling and a smaller footprint. 

ACOPOS P3 now supports the EnDat 3 digital encoder interface, cutting cabling from six wires to two – improving flexibility and enabling smaller cable carriers. Daisy-chaining simplifies wiring, reducing installation complexity and cost. Advanced diagnostics provide real-time insights into encoder temperature, vibration, and signal anomalies for predictive maintenance. Existing systems can upgrade to EnDat 3 via a firmware update – no hardware changes required. 

The newly enhanced SPT Editor offers an intuitive and efficient solution for writing, configuration, and debugging of B&R's ultra-fast 50-µs motion control function blocks. Designed to streamline development workflows, it significantly reduces engineering effort while ensuring maximum precision and performance. With this advancement, Smart Process Technology (SPT) is now more intelligent and user-friendly than ever.

B&R’s mapp Motion now supports the DS402 standard drive profile, enabling seamless integration of third-party servo drives across multiple fieldbuses. OEMs gain greater flexibility in machine design and sourcing, with simplified configuration and reusable applications that speed up development. The result is faster time-to-market, lower engineering effort, and future-proof motion systems that can easily adapt to evolving requirements and component availability.

B&R’s ACOPOS P3 servo drive sets a new standard for flexibility for AGVs and mobile machines by seamlessly supporting both AC and DC power in a single compact unit. Its broad DC range of 24–120 Vallows effortless transitions between battery-powered mobility and AC-powered docking—without requiring hardware changes. Integrated SafeMotion functions ensure safety across all operating modes, while CE/UL certification simplifies compliance. Designed for the future, it also supports renewable energy sources, enabling compact, energy-efficient, and versatile designs.

For machine builders looking to integrate third-party lighting into their automation setup, B&R’s new flash controller offers a flexible solution. It allows any current-driven lighting system to be used just as seamlessly as an integrated B&R Smart Light. It ensures precise synchronization with µs accuracy, even with external lighting, thanks to its single-wire connection and rapid flash current rise times. Machine builders benefit from lower cabling costs, reduced cabinet space, and an open approach, while end users enjoy higher quality and productivity with consistent performance. 

The B&R smart camera perfectly synchronizes AI image processing with real-time data, keeping vision in the control loop for maximum precision. A specialized AI processor provides fast and accurate deep learning functions including anomaly detection and optical character recognition (OCR). An intelligent combination of rule-based and AI-driven tools ensures precise defect detection and enables machine builders to tackle complex vision challenges faster. Integrated asset management functionality and a deep learning tool for training and evaluation keep productivity high and costs low.  

A clever extension for B&R smart sensors and cameras uses laser triangulation with FPGA preprocessing to deliver a cost-optimized solution for solving 3D tasks in mid-range applications. B&R's 2.5D vision solution captures moving objects to enable height monitoring, sorting, volume estimation and more. Machine builders can simplify system complexity with an integrated system – e.g. no need for a transducer. Vision can be synchronized to highly dynamic movements with nanosecond precision. End users benefit from easy operation, higher OEE, and reduced energy consumption and hardware footprint – all with the precision of advanced 2D algorithms.

By answering this question, AI-based classification enables B&R Smart Cameras to recognize and sort images. Similar to how humans distinguish cats from dogs, regardless of breed, deep learning analyzes shape, texture, and more to accurately differentiate between products and variants. B&R's deep learning toolchain streamlines setup with predefined training parameters. By eliminating complex manual configuration, it reduces errors, simplifies adaptation to new data, and ensures flexible, efficient production. 

Tight curves are crucial in a compact line design. The ACOPOStrak 180° compact curve delivers high-density production with a slim 330 mm width and can be used in any orientation – including space-saving vertical mounting. Enabling two units in the space of one, it doubles productivity and helps make ACOPOStrak one of the world’s most compact track systems. IP69K-rated for easy washdown and with optional advanced cooling, this track segment suits the high demands of food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and more.

from 160x160 mm for maximum design density to 600x600 mm for maximum payload capacity. The existing family of 240x240 segments is joined by a new 480x120 mm rectangular segment. Washdown hardware options for aseptic and hygienic applications let ACOPOS 6D streamline operations across diverse industries.

The new 120x480 mm segment enables more cost-effective ACOPOS 6D layouts, reducing the number of segments needed per system. Designed for single-lane transport or as a third lane alongside 240x240 mm segments, it provides an efficient solution for handling larger shuttles and optimizing space usage in compact production lines.

New liquid cooling for SuperTrak ensures reliable 24/7 operation by effectively dissipating heat, even under demanding production conditions. Designed to support high-traffic segments and multi-pallet processing. Mounting directly to track segments, this cooling solution enhances uptime, lowers energy costs, and extends system lifespan for continuous, efficient operation. 

ACOPOStrak Hybrid integrates intelligent and conventional transport with seamless transfer of products between tracks and conveyors. Ready-to-use software for automatic handover reduces development time. From intralogistics solutions with long transport distances to high-speed filling lines, ACOPOStrak Hybrid maximizes 3D space utilization and makes adaptive solutions economical in any situation. 

B&R’s Mechatronic Services combine dedicated project teams with direct access to R&D labs, helping machine builders optimize systems from concept to implementation. Engineers, product experts, and R&D specialists work with customers to validate designs, test real products, and fine-tune performance. The result: reduced risk, faster time to market, and reliable, high-performing machines tailored to exact application needs. Services span ACOPOS 6D; ACOPOStrak, SuperTrak and robotics, with both remote and on-site support options for maximum flexibility.

Effortless deployment of custom robotic mechanics - no manual sync work or extra software needed. The B&R Mechatronics Services team handles ISO 9283-based tuning and delivers the result as a ready-to-use Automation Studio add-on. Just drop the pre-tuned mechanics into your project - and you're good to go. 

Codian Greenline (D4-ST21) delta mechanics are the best choice for high-speed, lightweight pick-and-place applications like those frequently found in the packaging sector. The compact design enables tighter nesting of robots to save space and meet ever increasing needs for more compact machine layout. Not only is this performance upgrade to the popular S020-series more ecologically friendly in terms of materials used and footprint reduction – it simultaneously delivers increased stiffness for uncompromised precision and quality.

B&R's pick-and-place solution enables synchronized, collision-free robotic operations in overlapping work zones, increasing throughput by up to 30% and enabling higher density line design. Dynamic payload-based adjustments ensure maximum performance, reduce wastage, and together with multi-gripper support enable the complex handling sequences needed to maximize efficiency. Developers are supported by real-time visualization of how the robot, products and transport system will interact. 

With Automation Studio 6 and mapp Technology 6, machine builders can now run up to three times more robots on a single Automation PC. This multicore capability allows more efficient use of computational power, freeing up capacity for complex applications or non-real-time tasks – all without the need for advanced multi-threading programming. The result is higher performance, reduced programming complexity, and a smaller cabinet footprint, making robotics control more powerful and cost-effective.