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 Automation is aligning its control architecture and industry security collaboration with evolving EU cybersecurity and machinery compliance requirements.
Nordfels uses Beckhoff’s MX-System to implement a decentralized automation architecture for an automated packaging system, reducing control cabinet size and improving flexibility and energy efficiency.
Beckhoff extends Vision Unit Illuminated portfolio with new sensors and polarizing options to improve machine vision performance in industrial environments.
New EtherCAT-based motor-driven roller controllers integrate safety and flexible motor control to improve efficiency and reduce wiring in intralogistics systems.
Beckhoff highlights software-controlled motion platforms as alternatives to conventional conveyor systems in industries requiring precision handling, adaptable layouts, and higher production throughput.
Beckhoff demonstrates how language models interact with deterministic control platforms to execute coordinated robot motion and diagnostics in manufacturing environments.