 Beckhoff Automation GmbHCompany Description: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. 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 continued success of Beckhoff. 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 Terminal system 2005: AX5000 EtherCAT Servo Drive 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. Worldwide 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 Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, as well as Australia, Brazil, China, Canada, South Africa and the USA. Through worldwide co-operation with partners, Beckhoff is represented in more than 60 countries. Beckhoff | The Automation Company Beckhoff offers comprehensive system solutions in different performance classes for all areas of automation. Beckhoff control technology is scalable from high-performance Industrial PCs to mini PLCs and can be adapted precisely to the respective application. TwinCAT automation software integrates real-time control with PLC, NC and CNC functions in a single package. All Beckhoff controllers are programmed using TwinCAT in accordance with the globally-recognised IEC 61131-3 programming standard. Beckhoff | The IPC Company Beckhoff supplies the right Industrial PC for every application. High-quality components based on open standards and the rugged construction of the device housings mean that the Industrial PCs are ideally equipped for all control requirements. Embedded PCs make modular IPC technology available in miniature format for DIN rail mounting. In addition to their application in automation, Beckhoff Industrial PCs are also ideally suited to other kinds of tasks wherever reliable and robust PC technology is required. Beckhoff | The I/O Company Beckhoff has the right technology for every signal and every fieldbus. Beckhoff supplies a complete range of Fieldbus Components for al Worldwide Headquarters:
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