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Trio’s PC-MCAT 64 is an innovative "Motion + PC Solution".

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Apr 25th, 2017

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Trio’s PC-MCAT 64 is an innovative "Motion + PC Solution". A powerful quad core Intel processor is used to drive both a high performance motion and machine controller, and a compact PC that can run user applications under Windows. Run up to 64 axes of EtherCAT motion, Trio’s new Flexslice of I/O, plus any compatible device on the network.

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