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Beckhoff implements open
automation systems based on PC Control technology. The
product range covers Industrial PCs, I/O and Fieldbus
Components, Drive Technology and automation software.
Products that can be used as separate components or
integrated into a complete and seamless control system
are available for all industries. The Beckhoff New
Automation Technology philosophy stands for universal
and open control and automation solutions that are
used worldwide in a wide variety of different
applications, ranging from CNC-controlled machine
tools to intelligent building automation. |
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Innovative products and
a full range of services
Since the company was established in 1980, continuous
development of innovative products and solutions using
PC-based control technology has been the foundation of
the Beckhoff continued success. Many automation
technology standards that are taken for granted today
were conceptualised by Beckhoff at an early stage and
successfully introduced to the market:
1982: P1000 single-board motion controller
1986: PC Control first PC-based machine controller
1989: Lightbus high-speed fieldbus utilising
optical fiber
1990: All-in-one PC motherboard
1995: Bus Terminal fieldbus technology in terminal
block format
1996: TwinCAT real-time software package under
Windows with PLC and Motion Control functions
1998: Control Panel remote IPC Control Panels
2002: CX1000 modular Embedded PCs for DIN rail
mounting
2003: EtherCAT real-time Ethernet fieldbus system
2005: TwinSAFE safety solution for the Bus
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The Beckhoff PC Control
philosophy and the invention of the Lightbus system,
the Bus Terminals and TwinCAT automation software
represent milestones in automation technology and have
become accepted as high-performance alternatives to
traditional control technology. EtherCAT, the
real-time Ethernet solution, makes forward-looking,
high-performance technology available for a new
generation of leading edge control concepts.
World-wide presence on
all continents
The central divisions of Beckhoff, such as
development, production, administration, distribution,
marketing, support and service are located at the
Beckhoff Automation GmbH headquarters in Verl,
Germany. Rapidly growing presence in the international
market is taking place through subsidiaries in
Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, France, Finland,
Sweden, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, Russia, China,
Canada and the USA. Through world-wide co-operation
with partners, Beckhoff is represented in more than 56
countries. |
