Beckhoff Automation, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Verl, Germany, is a pioneer in PC-based control technology. The company offers a broad spectrum of products, including Industrial PCs, I/O and Fieldbus components, drive technology, and automation software. Beckhoff's open automation systems are utilized across various industries such as machine building, building automation, and renewable energy, providing scalable and modular solutions tailored to specific applications. With a presence in over 40 countries and a workforce of approximately 5,500 employees, Beckhoff emphasizes innovation and quality, continually advancing technologies like EtherCAT, a high-performance industrial Ethernet system developed in-house.
ECP & ENP connectors combine power, signal and data transmission, supporting modular machinery, cabinet-free automation and reliable standardized connectivity across applications.
TTEngineering integrated Beckhoff PC-based control and multi-axis servos into its Top series laser cutting machines, cutting cycle times and resolving microjoint machining bottlenecks.
H2PowerCube combines electrolysis, fuel cells and battery storage with PC-based automation for scalable, decentralized energy management and grid stability.
Beckhoff integrates hardware and software modules into automated manufacturing environments for time-synchronous acquisition of voltage and energy data without external measurement amplifiers.
Beckhoff Automation is aligning its control architecture and industry security collaboration with evolving EU cybersecurity and machinery compliance requirements.