Beckhoff Automation, LLC
Savage, MN 55378

TwinCAT/BSD Offers Alternative Operating System for Beckhoff Industrial PCs
The new multi-core-capable, Unix-compatible operating system supports all TwinCAT 3 real-time applications SAVAGE, Minnesota, February 2, 2021 – TwinCAT/BSD provides an alternative operating system for all of the latest Beckhoff Industrial PC (IPC) platforms. TwinCAT/BSD combines the TwinCAT runtime with FreeBSD, an industrial-proven and reliable open-source operating system. FreeBSD is...
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Latest Embedded PCs are Powered by AMD Ryzen Processors
Include two independent Gbit Ethernet interfaces, four USB 3.1 Gen. 2 and one DVI-D interface. Ideal for 32-bit and 64-bit systems, namely TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 automation software. Extended operating temperature range from -25°C to +60°C enables to be used under climatically challenging conditions.
Read More »Latest Automation Software Integrates Data and Communication into Cloud
Can communicate with HTTP(S) servers as an HTTP(S) client. Supports MindSphere® connection for exchanging telemetry data. Connection is secured by TLS and uses MindSphere®-specific authentication mechanisms.
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New PS Power Supply Series Supply Output Currents from 2.5 to 40 A
PS1000 offered with six 1-phase power supply units for small and cost-sensitive applications. PS2000 provides 5/10/20 A and efficiency up to 96.3%. PS3000 delivers 24/48 V DC and 150% output power for 4 seconds.
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New ELM72xx EtherCAT Terminals Feature One Cable Technology
Deliver output current (Irms) of up to 16 A at 48 V DC for the power supply. Offered in metal housings that provide optimum heat dissipation at high output power. Functionality includes direct connection of the motor, feedback and brake via the convenient connector front end, and integrated absolute value interface.
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New AMI812x Servo Drive is IP65 Rated
Feature fast control technology and can be placed directly on the machine. Includes three overall lengths in the F2 flange code with standstill torques from 0.5 to 1.1 Nm. Ideal for automation outside of control cabinets in the motion power range up to 400 W.
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New AL8000 Linear Motors Available in 50, 80 and 130 mm Widths Option
Ensures consistent force and temperature distribution within the motor without critical hot spots. Offers linear motor types in terms of overall length, type of winding and cooling type. Peak forces of 120 to 6,750 N are possible as well as maximum speeds of up to 12 m/s.
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New XPlanar System Enables Precise and High Dynamic Positioning
Movers enable jerk-free and contact-free motion in two dimensions at up to 4 m/s with 2 g acceleration and 50 μm positioning repeatability. Measures 240 x 240 mm and can be arranged in any desired geometries that are precisely adapted to the application at hand. Suitable for automate packaging, assembly, sorting and order picking processes.
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New EtherCAT Terminals with Built-in Incremental Signal Analysis Functionality
Acquire incremental signals with high frequencies up to 5 MHz. Offers an integrated sensor supply, which is parameterizable to 5, 12 or 24 V. Users can simply connect encoders with differential RS422, 5 V TTL or open collector interfaces.
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Beckhoff Enhances AX8000 Multi-axis Servo System with Oversampling Technology
The high-performance EtherCAT servo drives now boast multiple samples per communication cycle on top of rapid control cycles Savage, Minnesota, September 15, 2020 - The AX8000 multi-axis servo system from Beckhoff now offers oversampling technology in addition to extremely high dynamics and μs cycle times. Oversampling technology via EtherCAT enables process data scans several times within a...
Read More »Beckhoff Records 923 Million Euros in 2020, Increasing Revenue from Previous Financial Year
Automation innovator maintains stable operation during COVID-19 crisis global sales in 2020: 923 million euros (+2%) 4,500 employees worldwide (+3.5%) investments in research and development: 70 million euros growth despite protracted coronavirus crisis Verl, Germany, April 14, 2021 – Beckhoff Automation generated global revenue of 923 million euros in 2020. This corresponds to a slight growth...
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TwinCAT/BSD Offers Alternative Operating System for Beckhoff Industrial PCs
The new multi-core-capable, Unix-compatible operating system supports all TwinCAT 3 real-time applications SAVAGE, Minnesota, February 2, 2021 – TwinCAT/BSD provides an alternative operating system for all of the latest Beckhoff Industrial PC (IPC) platforms. TwinCAT/BSD combines the TwinCAT runtime with FreeBSD, an industrial-proven and reliable open-source operating system. FreeBSD is...
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Latest Embedded PCs are Powered by AMD Ryzen Processors
Include two independent Gbit Ethernet interfaces, four USB 3.1 Gen. 2 and one DVI-D interface. Ideal for 32-bit and 64-bit systems, namely TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 automation software. Extended operating temperature range from -25°C to +60°C enables to be used under climatically challenging conditions.
Read More »Beckhoff Joins The Open Process Automation™ Forum
As a leader in interoperable automation technologies, Beckhoff will champion process industry standards as a member of The Open Group Savage, Minnesota, January 20, 2021 – Beckhoff Automation is now a member of The Open Group and its well-known Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF). OPAF is an international forum of end users, system integrators, suppliers, academia and standards...
Read More »Beckhoff Welcomed into Key MHI Industry Groups
By joining the MHI Solutions Community and CSS groups, Beckhoff further commits to supplying innovative automation technologies for intralogistics SAVAGE, Minnesota, January 12, 2021 – Beckhoff Automation recently expanded its leadership in intralogistics and material handling by joining MHI’s Solutions Community and Conveyor & Sortation Systems (CSS) Industry Groups. MHI, the largest...
Read More »Beckhoff Celebrates 25 Years of Bus Terminal I/O Technology
The electronic terminal block, which started as a revolutionary idea, is now a foundational component and global standard in automation technology SAVAGE, Minnesota, December 10, 2020 – Just 25 years ago, Beckhoff had an idea that revolutionized the automation technology of the time: The Bus Terminal combined fieldbus technology with the proven terminal block principle for the first time. The...
Read More »Latest Automation Software Integrates Data and Communication into Cloud
Can communicate with HTTP(S) servers as an HTTP(S) client. Supports MindSphere® connection for exchanging telemetry data. Connection is secured by TLS and uses MindSphere®-specific authentication mechanisms.
Read More »
New PS Power Supply Series Supply Output Currents from 2.5 to 40 A
PS1000 offered with six 1-phase power supply units for small and cost-sensitive applications. PS2000 provides 5/10/20 A and efficiency up to 96.3%. PS3000 delivers 24/48 V DC and 150% output power for 4 seconds.
Read More »
New ELM72xx EtherCAT Terminals Feature One Cable Technology
Deliver output current (Irms) of up to 16 A at 48 V DC for the power supply. Offered in metal housings that provide optimum heat dissipation at high output power. Functionality includes direct connection of the motor, feedback and brake via the convenient connector front end, and integrated absolute value interface.
Read More »
New AMI812x Servo Drive is IP65 Rated
Feature fast control technology and can be placed directly on the machine. Includes three overall lengths in the F2 flange code with standstill torques from 0.5 to 1.1 Nm. Ideal for automation outside of control cabinets in the motion power range up to 400 W.
Read More »