At Hannover Messe 2019 Beckhoff demonstrated the contribution that PC and EtherCAT-based control technology is making to the implementation of intelligent automation concepts. Current innovations and revolutions were presented in five technology forums: from the XPlanar transport system with free-floating movers to EtherCAT G with a transmission rate of 1 Gbit/s and the new CX7000 small controller with optimised price/performance ratio. Visitors were able to experience the advantages of machine learning through exemplary application scenarios. Find out more on Beckhoff Trade Show TV.