Beckhoff News

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.

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14 APR '26

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Phased warehouse automation using open control systems

Beckhoff Automation UK outlines how PC-based control enables incremental upgrades in warehouse automation without disrupting ongoing operations.

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24 MAR '26

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Beckhoff Enhances MDR Controllers for Modular Conveyors

New EtherCAT-based motor-driven roller controllers integrate safety and flexible motor control to improve efficiency and reduce wiring in intralogistics systems.

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03 MAR '26

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Beckhoff at LogiMAT 2026

From March 24 to 26, in Stuttgart, the company will present its future-proof technologies for open and flexible control of the flow of goods.

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27 FEB '25

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Expansion for the complete Vision Unit Illuminated system

The VUI2000 series from Beckhoff is being joined by four new vision units. The Vision Unit Illuminated (VUI) is a compact unit comprising the camera, illumination, and focusable optics complete with liquid lens technology.

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