Join the 155,000+ IMP followers

Beckhoff News

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.
  www.beckhoff.com

Innovative automation solutions for the automotive industry

From June 28 to 30, 2022, Beckhoff will be appearing at The Battery Show Europe to show how PC-based control technology can make powertrain and battery cell manufacturing more sustainable, efficient, and productive. As a specialist in PC- and EtherCAT-based automation solutions, Beckhoff will be showcasing numerous highlights from the areas of industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, and control cabinet-free automation in Hall 10 at Booth E110.

XTS transport system with innovative No Cable Technology (NCT)

Beckhoff achieves a new quantum leap in terms of machine flexibility with the innovative No Cable Technology (NCT) for the XTS intelligent transport system. This is made possible by contactless power supply and synchronous real-time data communication, enabling individual XTS movers to be expanded into mobile handling and processing stations.

PS2000 power supply series with EtherCAT interface

The three existing PS power supply series from Beckhoff have been expanded to include new devices with a built-in EtherCAT interface within the PS2000 series. They make it easy to gather additional measurement and device data for comprehensive system monitoring, which can be used to increase availability and reduce downtime. As a result, the power supplies combine compact design and high performance with predictive maintenance functionality for the first time.

PC-based control for e-mobility production

As a specialist in PC- and EtherCAT-based automation solutions, Beckhoff will be showcasing numerous highlights from the areas of industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, and control cabinet-free automation in Hall 1.2 b at Booth 12B25. These notably include the intelligent transport solutions such as XTS and XPlanar, which are opening up completely new possibilities for machine design in electromobility.

Putting energy in storage

Energy is a hot topic right now, with climate scientists warning that targets for greener policies need to be met sooner rather than later. Many governments are therefore looking to speed up their transition from traditional coal and fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. However, Beth Ragdale, product manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, explains that effective automation and control systems are vital for managing a renewable energy network.

Join the 155,000+ IMP followers