Beckhoff New Automation Technology: A decisive step ahead with PC-based control and EtherCAT!

IPC

IPC

We deliver panels and industrial PCs for every application – with the latest technology for all performance classes.

I/O

I/O

Use our I/O components to implement simple or complex applications with EtherCAT and other common fieldbus systems.

Motion

Motion

Our innovative drive technologies give you almost unlimited capabilities when it comes to realizing your application.

Automation

Automation

TwinCAT offers many features and various software function blocks for all automation tasks.

MX-System

MX-System

Our MX-System combines all technological innovations in automation technology in an IP67-capable modular system.

Vision

Vision

The balanced hardware portfolio for industrial machine vision offers complete system integration from a single source.

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Innovations and AI in automation

Innovations and AI in automation

In this video, Hans Beckhoff discusses the development of PC-based control technology from the early days to the present and the role that artificial intelligence plays in automation, both currently and in the future.

Innovation award for magic XTS machine

Innovation award for magic XTS machine

High speeds are nothing special in packaging technology. However, if a new system is three to four times faster than previous solutions, it is worth taking a look at the details.

Smart grid for the process industry

Smart grid for the process industry

Intelligent monitoring and optimization aren’t just useful tools for electricity grids: they can also be used in gas, steam, or hydrogen grids for accurately recording consumption, ensuring flexible billing, and identifying potential savings.

Retrofit boosts quality and availability

Retrofit boosts quality and availability

When retrofitting a tufting machine for carpet production, Vetex, a German company, replaced all of the control and drive technology. Over 400 compact stepper motor drives are used for the yarn feed.

Producing high quantities of electric motors flexibly

Producing high quantities of electric motors flexibly

Beckhoff control technology assures extremely short production cycle and line changeover times for a production line for flexible stators.