Beckhoff Automation, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Verl, Germany, is a pioneer in PC-based control technology. The company offers a broad spectrum of products, including Industrial PCs, I/O and Fieldbus components, drive technology, and automation software. Beckhoff's open automation systems are utilized across various industries such as machine building, building automation, and renewable energy, providing scalable and modular solutions tailored to specific applications. With a presence in over 40 countries and a workforce of approximately 5,500 employees, Beckhoff emphasizes innovation and quality, continually advancing technologies like EtherCAT, a high-performance industrial Ethernet system developed in-house.
ECP & ENP connectors combine power, signal and data transmission, supporting modular machinery, cabinet-free automation and reliable standardized connectivity across applications.
TTEngineering integrated Beckhoff PC-based control and multi-axis servos into its Top series laser cutting machines, cutting cycle times and resolving microjoint machining bottlenecks.
H2PowerCube combines electrolysis, fuel cells and battery storage with PC-based automation for scalable, decentralized energy management and grid stability.
By combining a camera, illumination, and liquid lens, the VUI vision series significantly reduces installation and commissioning effort. With 16 new models, the range now offers higher resolutions and additional functionality.
Researchers at Aalborg University are among the first worldwide to test Beckhoff’s XPlanar transport system in advanced laser processes, enabling flexible, software-controlled production of precision metal components.
The University of Basel has automated its MIRACLE II surgical robot using Beckhoff PC-based control and TwinCAT 3, enabling high-precision, real-time laser-guided bone surgery with a compact tissue-supported design.