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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23 SEP '25

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Intuitive CNC HMIs with simulation functionality

Beckhoff's TwinCAT 3 CNC HMI makes it easy to implement the specific operating requirements of CNC-controlled machines.

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18 OCT '24

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New TwinCAT 3 CNC Features Enhance EDM and Additive Manufacturing Processes

These latest features include online adaptation and extended interpolation, plus a technology package for additive processes and another for advanced wire-erosion and die-sinking EDM machines.

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16 SEP '24

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Effortless access to high-performance CNC solutions for EDM and additive manufacturing

With two new functions and two additional technology packages, Beckhoff streamlines the specific application of TwinCAT 3 CNC (TF5200) for EDM and additive manufacturing.

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11 SEP '24

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Beckhoff launches effortless access to high-performance CNC solutions for EDM and additive manufacturing

Streamlining the TwinCAT 3 CNC (TF5200) application for EDM and additive manufacturing, these latest features include two new functions and two additional technology packages.

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04 OCT '23

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AUTOMATED WELDING SYSTEM NEARLY TRIPLES SPEED OF PRODUCTION

Integrated PC-based control technology from Beckhoff facilitates the implementation of a modular system architecture at LJ Welding Automation.

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20 SEP '23

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Beckhoff presents TwinCAT 3 CNC Milling Base: CNC cycle package for triple-axis milling and drilling

TwinCAT 3 CNC Milling Base makes milling and drilling easier to program with parameterizable blocks.

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04 JUL '23

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Beckhoff's view on Additive vs. traditional manufacturing

Stephen Hayes, managing director at Beckhoff UK, explores why companies need to evaluate what mix of traditional and additive manufacturing makes sense for their business.

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21 JAN '21

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Open CNC system optimizes high-end laser cutting

PC and EtherCAT-based control of high-performance laser cutting machines.

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