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MultimediaAutomate 2026, Day 2: Beckhoff Live + Interactive, June 24, 2026
On day two of Beckhoff Live + Interactive at Automate 2026, we will showcase breakthrough tech such as the MX-System Designer, new Intel® processor technologies, the Next multi-touch panel generation, new hardware to ensure reliable electrical infrastructure, mobile robot control solutions, and more.
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MultimediaAutomate 2026, Day 1: Beckhoff Live + Interactive, June 23, 2026
Beckhoff Live + Interactive is streaming from Automate 2026 for the first time! Daymon Thompson, U.S. director of product management, will show viewers how to innovate the factory of the future today using AI-enabled automation, economy variable frequency drives and servo drives, advanced mechatronics, and more.
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MultimediaAMR/AGV control solutions
Live from Automate 2026: Chris Woller, I/O and Safety product manager at Beckhoff USA, presents Beckhoff solutions for compact AGV/AMR controls, using one industrial PC for PLC, motion, safety, navigation, and battery management to deliver flexible, scalable automation in an ultra-compact footprint.
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MultimediaNew Protect & Supply presenter stand
Live from Automate 2026: Chris Woller, I/O and Safety product manager at Beckhoff USA, showcases Beckhoff’s integrated energy monitoring solutions, which deliver real-time data via EtherCAT I/O for efficient energy management, predictive maintenance, reduced downtime, and scalable data analysis.
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MultimediaNext Control Panels and Panel PCs
Live from Automate 2026: Andrew Bollinger, Industrial PC product manager at Beckhoff USA, introduces the Next multi-touch panel generation which delivers low-cost, high-quality HMI solutions with advanced multi-touch technology, flexible formats, durable design, and future-ready performance.
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MultimediaPartnership, latest technologies, boosting efficiency, and the CPU series
Live from Automate 2026: Ricky Watts, industrial solutions director at Intel®, explores the long partnership between Beckhoff and Intel® and introduces new processors and "core boost" technology. Together, PC-based automation experts deliver scalable, flexible, and reliable automation solutions.
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MultimediaMX-System and new MX-System Designer
Live from Automate 2026: Brandon Snell, MX-System product manager at Beckhoff USA, presents the MX-System, Beckhoff’s control cabinet-free automation solution. The MX-System and MX-System Designer offer simplified engineering, reduced footprint, plug-and-play installation, and real-time diagnostics.
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MultimediaNew economy motion technologies
Live from Automate 2026: Matt Prellwitz, Drive Technology product manager at Beckhoff USA, showcases the new AF1000 and AX1000 economy drives for cost-effective motion control. These compact EtherCAT-enabled variable frequency drives and servo drives support multiple motor and safety options, along with easy commissioning.
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MultimediaLaunch of the Beckhoff Vision portfolio
Live from Automate 2026: Todd Jarvey, Vision product manager at Beckhoff USA, shares how Beckhoff Vision delivers a complete, integrated machine vision portfolio that includes both hardware and software to enable real-time image processing, seamless automation integration, and high scalability.
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MultimediaHepcoMotion XTS, NCT XTS, and XTS EcoLine
Live from Automate 2026: Jeff Johnson, Mechatronics product manager at Beckhoff USA, showcases updates to the XTS intelligent transport system, the high-payload HepcoMotion GFX, No Cable Technology (NCT), and EcoLine motor modules for peak performance and cost-effectiveness in machine design.
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MultimediaT&M for test systems and system engineers, POD, and XFC
Live from Automate 2026: Philip Ehlers, automotive industry manager at Beckhoff USA, explores how Beckhoff’s integrated test and measurement technology combines automation, data acquisition, and control on one universal platform, delivering flexible, scalable, and future-ready solutions.
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MultimediaSystem overview, topology, platform openness, and OS choices
Live from Automate 2026: Isaac Spear, applications engineering manager at Beckhoff USA explores how Beckhoff Automation delivers open, PC-based automation solutions, offering flexible, EtherCAT-based connectivity options and multiple operating system choices for diverse applications.
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MultimediaTwinCAT CoAgent
Live from Automate 2026: Casey Taylor, TwinCAT product manager at Beckhoff USA, presents TwinCAT CoAgent, an AI-powered assistant for automation engineering and programming. It uses generative AI and specialized agents to simplify tasks, boost productivity, and help teams overcome skills shortages.
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MultimediaTwinCAT 3 MLC
Live from Automate 2026: Brandon Stiffler, TwinCAT product manager at Beckhoff USA, explains how TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning Creator integrates AI directly into machine control, enabling PLC programmers to train and deploy neural networks using their own data.
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MultimediaHannover Messe 2026, Day 4: Beckhoff Live + Interactive, Apr 23, 2026
Beckhoff Live + Interactive is broadcasting live from Hannover Messe 2026 once again today, with Frederike and Johannes Beckhoff who will be discussing the latest developments. Our experts will also present innovations, including new CPU technologies for Beckhoff Industrial PCs and updates for TwinCAT Vision.
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MultimediaHannover Messe 2026, Day 3: Beckhoff Live + Interactive, Apr 22, 2026
On the third day of the Hannover Messe 2026, Beckhoff Live + Interactive will showcase exciting innovations such as the economy drive system and the Next multi-touch panel generation. We also take a look at a real competitive advantage: our service philosophy.
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MultimediaHannover 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.
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MultimediaHannover Messe 2026, Day 1: Beckhoff Live + Interactive, Apr 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.
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MultimediaTwinCAT Vision with new features
In this video we show an application with Vision components from Beckhoff: a ring sawing machine for the watch and jewelry industry. We also discuss the latest functions of the TwinCAT Vision image processing software with our expert.
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MultimediaXPlanar: An inside look at commissioning
In this video, we take you through the complete commissioning process for an XPlanar system, from scanning the connected hardware and configuring the tiles to activating and starting the system.
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MultimediaBeckhoff Automation: Current and future business development
In this video, Frederike and Johannes Beckhoff discuss the general development of the company: they take stock of the past financial year, explore current challenges, and state the outlook for the coming year.
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MultimediaAdvanced CPU technology for industrial PCs
Beckhoff is expanding its IPC portfolio with the Intel Atom® x7 processor series, a significantly more powerful and energy-efficient CPU generation with up to 8 threads and improved single-thread performance. In addition, five Intel® Core™ Series 2 processors, whose architecture consists exclusively of Performance-cores, will be released shortly. The architecture's special features are shown in this video.
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MultimediaControl panels: From customer-specific panels to the Next multi-touch panel generation
Beckhoff Control Panels have been part of the Beckhoff product portfolio for more than 30 years. Watch this video to find out which standard and special options Beckhoff offers, from USB and RFID to fully customized housing units. Learn more about our custom panels, available from a quantity of one, and about the advantages of the Next multi-touch panel generation.
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MultimediaA TwinCAT HMI update
TwinCAT HMI is integrated into Visual Studio and offers a graphical editor which can be used to position controls from the toolbox and connect them to real-time variables. We present new functionalities from the TwinCAT HMI world in this video.
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MultimediaBeckhoff Service
Quality repairs, tested spare parts, and experienced technicians: Beckhoff Service is there for customers right from the start. In this video, we present the department and delve into over 40 years of service history.
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MultimediaEconomy drive solution: A fully harmonized platform
The economy drive system combines servomotors, servo drives, and variable frequency drives in a compact, cost-efficient drive solution. In the video, we present accessories for the system, including external braking resistors and mains filters, and show how they expand the range of applications.
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MultimediaMDR controllers for safe, efficient, and modular conveyor technology
Motorized roller conveyors are used in intralogistics, especially when high demands are placed on flexibility and modularity. In this video, we present the EP741x MDR controller, which enables update rates in the sub-millisecond range with EtherCAT.
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MultimediaDexterity: Superhumanoid industrial robot based on physical AI
David Turney from Dexterity, a US company, presents Mech – the world's first superhumanoid industrial robot. Thanks to Beckhoff technology, it can also take on complex logistics tasks in the warehouse.
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Multimedia30 years of TwinCAT: from the beginnings to latest AI automation
Beckhoff TwinCAT has been at the heart of the control system since 1996 and, together with the Beckhoff portfolio, forms the basis for perfectly harmonized automation solutions. This video highlights the evolution of TwinCAT, from its early beginnings to its integration to AI integration. Discover how TwinCAT PLC++ and TwinCAT CoAgent are revolutionizing machine operations.
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MultimediaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Beckhoff at the Hannover Messe (Video in German, subtitles available)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited our booth during the traditional opening tour of the Hannover Messe. Frederike and Johannes Beckhoff presented the company and our technology demo for physical AI.
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MultimediaEtherCAT for powerful automation
EtherCAT is an Industrial Ethernet communication technology that is a byword for powerful industrial automation. In this video, we present customer applications from various industries and discuss the unique functional principle behind EtherCAT.
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MultimediaEtherCAT in boost mode: Kraus & Naimer application
Kraus & Naimer, a specialist in switches and cam controllers, manufactures and tests up to 8,000 switches every day, from small control switches to large devices for power plants. Amazingly, even EtherCAT, the fastest Industrial Ethernet technology, runs in boost mode here.
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MultimediaTwinCAT Runtime for Linux®
Daniel Kerkhoff, product manager, explains the latest developments following the release and the current scope that the portfolio covers for hardware and software.
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MultimediaED series EtherCAT Terminals: Simplified installation and commissioning
The ED series EtherCAT Terminals combine the proven EtherCAT performance with advanced functions such as an updated design, tool-free push-in installation, and app-supported diagnostics via Data Matrix code. This video looks at the first customer applications and the specific technical features in the I/O upgrade.
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MultimediaMX-System Designer: A tool for structured planning
Beckhoff’s MX-System Designer is a web-based engineering tool that supports planning for control cabinet-free automation systems. It provides structured planning, recognizes discrepancies at an early stage, and prevents problems before implementation begins. Watch this video to find out more about the configuration tool.
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Multimedia40 years of PC-based control technology and AI in automation
We ask Hans Beckhoff how a single idea he had 40 years ago evolved into a global standard: PC-based control technology. Today, this technology is still going strong, thanks to its features and the benefits it brings. He also outlines the role AI will play in the future of automation.
