Video: Embedded programming means no need for a separate robot controller

One EtherCat network connects the PLC to the Yaskawa drives on this robotic application. A co-processor from Online Development also contributes.

Pat Reynolds
Jan 12th, 2011

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Yaskawa America, Inc.www.yaskawa.com

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