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.
Beckhoff’s PC-based control, TwinCAT platform, and MX-System simplify automation with scalable software integration and reduced hardware, wiring, and maintenance demands.
Like all Beckhoff Industrial PCs, the C6015, C6017, and C6025 ultra-compact Industrial PCs consistently utilize the latest developments in processor technology.
Beckhoff demonstrates how EtherCAT protocol, PC-based control, AI-integrated TwinCAT 3 software, and XPlanar systems transform semiconductor production from wafer fabrication to packaging.
New 500 mm module delivers 95% of XTS performance at 55% of the cost, enabling wider adoption of advanced mechatronics in packaging, pharma, and automation.
ATRO integrates modular, flexible industrial robots with internal media feed and endless rotation, reducing costs through reusable, identical module types within a PC-based control system.
The new Intel Core i processors, which have a structure size of 10 nm, offer particularly high potential for innovation with a significant leap in performance and efficiency.