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Beckhoff Live + Interactive

Experience groundbreaking automation technology in our livestream

Beckhoff Live + Interactive at Hannover Messe 2026

Experience groundbreaking automation technology in our daily livestream

Beckhoff Live + Interactive is our way of allowing you to experience our Hannover Messe 2026 highlights via a digital daily livestream, with exciting content presented by our experienced specialists in PC-based control.

We're looking forward to putting on a show for you!

Livestream

Agenda

Monday, 20.04.2026

  • 40 years of PC-based control, AI in automation
  • seamlessly optimized EtherCAT Terminals: smart I/O upgrade with the ED series
  • MX-System Designer: easy-to-configure control cabinet-free automation
  • Linux®-based real-time control with TwinCAT

Tuesday, 21.04.2026

  • Kraus & Naimer: test benches for cam switches and switch disconnectors
  • EtherCAT: outstanding performance, consistent and simple
  • software highlights at a glance: TwinCAT 3 CoAgent, TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning Creator, and TwinCAT PLC++
  • Dexterity: Physical AI-based super-humanoid industrial robots

Wednesday, 22.04.2026

  • EtherCAT MDR controllers for safe and efficient conveyor technology
  • economy drive system: an economic combination of high-performance drive technology
  • Beckhoff Service: investment security throughout the entire product lifecycle
  • update: new features in TwinCAT HMI
  • the Next multi-touch panel generation

Thursday, 23.04.2026

  • Intel® Core series 2: more performance cores with higher clock frequency
  • current company development
  • update: intelligent transport systems
  • TwinCAT Vision: easy processing of 2D codes in complex images


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At a glance

  • April 20 – April 23, 2026, daily from 10:00 a.m. (UTC+2)
  • livestream from our exhibition booth
  • duration: 30 minutes
  • 18 product and industry specialists
  • live Q&A session at the end of each livestream
  • schedule an online appointment: meet@beckhoff.com

Recordings

Hannover Messe 2026, day 1: Beckhoff Live + Interactive, April 20, 2026

Hannover Messe opens today! Tune in to Beckhoff Live + Interactive and hear Hans Beckhoff explain how a single idea evolved into a global standard in automation technology, and how its strengths and benefits have made it more relevant than ever.

Hannover Messe 2026, day 2: Beckhoff Live + Interactive, April 21, 2026

It’s the second day of Hannover Messe 2026 and Beckhoff Live + Interactive is spotlighting real-world applications. Discover how PC-based control technology, EtherCAT, and industrial AI solutions can help you unlock the full potential of your operations. We also provide an insight into the development and key milestones for TwinCAT automation software.

Hannover Messe 2026, Day 2: Beckhoff Live + Interactive, Apr 21, 2026

Am dritten Messetag der Hannover Messe 2026 zeigen wir Ihnen bei Beckhoff Live + Interactive spannende Neuheiten wie das Economy Drive System oder die Next-Multitouch-Panel-Generation. Zudem werfen wir einen Blick auf einen echten Wettbewerbsvorteil: unsere Service-Philosophie.