Beckhoff

New Automation Technology

Beckhoff was founded in 1980 by Hans Beckhoff in Verl and today employs over 5,500 people. The family-owned company is a pioneer of PC-based control technology and invented the EtherCAT protocol, which is now a global standard. TwinCAT 3 combines PLC, motion control, and measurement technology on a PC basis. The EtherCAT terminals (EL series), embedded PCs (CX series), and industrial PCs form a seamless automation portfolio for highest performance.