Beckhoff Automation LLC Company Profile
Beckhoff Automation is a provider of advanced and open automation products based on proven industrial technologies. Manufacturers and machine builders can implement high performance Beckhoff control systems more efficiently and at a lower overall cost than traditional PLC and motion control s...
Beckhoff
Automation is a provider of advanced and open automation products based on
proven industrial technologies. Manufacturers and machine builders can
implement high performance Beckhoff control systems more efficiently and at a
lower overall cost than traditional PLC and motion control systems. Beckhoff
has been a long-time proponent of open controls architectures, full system
interoperability, seamless machine-to-machine communication and lean automation
solutions. As more technology companies are calling for these types of cost-efficient
solutions, Beckhoff is well-positioned today to support them. Beckhoff sales
and service are handled directly, with no intermediaries involved for
exceptional customer service and consultation.
Problem-Solving
Technologies
TwinCAT, Beckhoff’s PC-based control
software, also permits the secure integration of a wide range of connected
devices into the control system such as: smartphones, tablets, and wearable
technologies in the form of smart watches and data glasses. Open industrial
Ethernet technology in the form of EtherCAT and “vendor neutral” solutions via
OPC UA are available from Beckhoff to ensure data security without restricting
connectivity. With the Power of One controls philosophy from Beckhoff (one
PC-based controller, one software platform, and one network), leading
manufacturers and machine builders can make great strides toward establishing
meaningful Industry 4.0 practices while ensuring lean automation designs and
streamlined system architectures.
Feature-Laden
Solutions
While
supporting all IEC 61131-3 programming languages, a wide range of available
computer science/IT programming tools, and other globally-recognized standards
such as OPC UA and PackML, Beckhoff advances open and leading edge automation
solutions that deliver high performance and efficiency. This includes numerous
industry-specific technologies ideal for increasing machine performance in
applications such as plastics processing, packaging, CNC, welding, and much
more. For example, Control Panel displays are available in multiple industry
variants, as are high performance EtherCAT I/O solutions, servomotors with One
Cable Technology (OCT), and gearboxes.
Worldwide
Presence
Beckhoff Automation North American headquarters is located in Savage, Minn.
(Minneapolis area). At this location, administration, product and engineering
management, warehousing and training occurs. There are also regional technical
centers located in Chicago, San Diego, Calif.; Charlotte, NC; Mechanicsburg,
Pa.; Mill Creek, Wash.; and Mississauga, Ontario. Beckhoff’s global
headquarters, including product design and assembly facilities, is located in
Verl, Germany. Between direct owned subsidiaries and worldwide co-operation
with partners, Beckhoff is represented in 60+ countries
www.beckhoffautomation.com
E: [email protected]
T (877) TwinCAT
(952) 890-0000
Tech. Dpmt.: (612) 803-7526
F: (952) 890-2888
Address
13130 Dakota Avenue
Savage, MN
55378
United States
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Beckhoff Automation LLC
www.beckhoffautomation.com
E: [email protected]
T (877) TwinCAT
(952) 890-0000
Tech. Dpmt.: (612) 803-7526
F: (952) 890-2888
Address
13130 Dakota Avenue
Savage, MN
55378
United States
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