New Automation Technology
Beckhoff implements open automation systems using proven PC-based control technology. The main areas that the product range covers are industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, control cabinet-free automation, and hardware for machine vision. Product ranges that can be used as separate components or integrated into a complete and mutually compatible control system are available for all sectors. Our New Automation Technology stands for universal and industry-independent control and automation solutions that are used worldwide in a large variety of different applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine tools to intelligent building control.
PC-based control technology
Since Beckhoff’s foundation in 1980, the development of innovative products and solutions on the basis of PC-based control technology has been the foundation of the company's continued success. We recognized many standards in automation technology that are taken for granted today at an early stage and successfully introduced to the market as innovations. Beckhoff’s philosophy of PC-based control as well as the invention of the Lightbus system and TwinCAT automation software are milestones in automation technology and have proven themselves as powerful alternatives to traditional control technology. EtherCAT, the real-time Ethernet solution, provides a powerful and future-oriented technology for a new generation of control concepts.
Beckhoff Automation at a glance
- 2023 global sales: €1.75 billion (+16%)
- Headquarters: Verl, Germany
- Managing owner: Hans Beckhoff
- Employees worldwide: 5,500 (March 2024)
- Engineers: 2,000
- Subsidiaries/representative offices worldwide: 40
- Sales offices in Germany: 23
- Representatives worldwide: >75
Worldwide presence on all continents
The corporate headquarters of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG in Verl, Germany, is the site of the central departments such as development, production, administration, sales, marketing, support and service. Beckhoff’s presence in the international market is guaranteed by its subsidiaries. Beckhoff is represented in more than 75 countries by worldwide cooperation partners.
A detailed overview of our worldwide locations is available here.
Beckhoff India
Beckhoff Automation Pvt. Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Germany. Beckhoff India is committed to enabling the Indian manufacturing industry to get a competitive advantage by benefitting from the performance of New Automation Technology.
Beckhoff India is offering business development as well as technical support, service, and training throughout the whole country. At several training facilities, OEMs, system integrators and end users are trained and educated in the latest technologies, such as IoT and Industrie 4.0.
The success story:
Beckhoff Automation India was established in Pune in 2007. Since then, Beckhoff India has grown its networks throughout the whole country in order to be as close to its customers as possible. As of 2020, customers are being served by eight local offices in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, and Thane.
Beckhoff India has also established a PC-based Automation Technology Centre of Excellence in many Indian universities and technology institutes to help students learn about the benefits of New Automation Technology.
Beckhoff Enabling Made by India for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Beckhoff has built a strong partnership with the Indian manufacturing industry to reinforce “Made by India” machineries and products.