May 13, 2025
TwinCAT 3 Motion Designer for drive dimensioning: New functions and device options
Beckhoff has released a powerful update to its TwinCAT 3 Motion Designer, enhancing its capabilities for more precise and flexible drive system configuration. The new features support improved motor and drive selection, streamlined parameter changes, and expanded device integration to optimize machine design.
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The TwinCAT 3 Motion Designer's functionality has been further enhanced with the latest update.
May 2025 – The TwinCAT 3 Motion Designer is a powerful tool for optimally designing Beckhoff Drive Technology to fit individual requirements. Even more functions and device options are now available in the latest update.
The design of the drive, particularly the dimensioning of drive axes, in conjunction with optimal selection of the motor, gear unit, drive controllers, and accessories, is the foundation for efficient machine design. The TwinCAT 3 Motion Designer tool has been created for this purpose and can be integrated in the TwinCAT automation platform or used as a stand-alone project engineering tool for drive design.
The following new functions can be used with the update:
– file import for linear and rotary motors including motor inertia compensation
– triangular load case for linear applications
– implementation of variables for quick and easy parameter changes
Other Beckhoff products are also integrated in the TwinCAT 3 Motion Designer. In terms of the AMP8000 distributed servo drive system, these include the AMP8620 supply module and the AMP8805 distribution module with their extended voltage ranges. The AX8128 single-axis module and the AX8820 universal regenerative unit are also integrated.
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