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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 represents 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.

Worldwide presence on all continentsThe 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, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the USA. Through world-wide co-operation with partners, Beckhoff is represented in more than 60 countries. as of 04/2014

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Innovative products and

a full range of services

Since the foundation of the company in 1980, continuous development of innovative products and solutions using PC-based control technology has been the basis for the continued success of Beckhoff. Many automa-tion technology standards that are taken for granted today were concep-tualised by Beckhoff at an early stage and successfully introduced to the market.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.

Beckhoff milestones

1982: P1000 – single-board motion controller1986: PC Control – fi rst PC-based machine controller1988: S1000 – Software PLC/NC on PC (DOS)1989: Lightbus – high-speed fi eldbus utilising optical fi bre1990: All-in-one PC motherboard1995: Bus Terminal – fi eldbus technology in terminal block format1996: TwinCAT – real-time software package under Windows with PLC and Motion Control functions1998: Control Panel – remote IPC Control Panels1999: Fieldbus Box – the I/O system in IP 672002: CX1000 – modular Embedded PCs for DIN rail mounting2003: EtherCAT – real-time Ethernet fi eldbus system2005: TwinSAFE – the compact safety solution2005: AX5000 – EtherCAT Servo Drive2007: Industrial Motherboards – Made in Germany2008: XFC – eXtreme Fast Control2009: HD Bus Terminals – 16-channel terminals in 12 mm2010: TwinCAT 3 – eXtended Automation Technology2011: AM8000 – Synchronous Servomotors with One Cable Technology2012: 2nd generation of Control Panels – Panel PCs and Control Panels with multi-touch technology2012: XTS – eXtended Transport System

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Beckhoff | The I/O CompanyBeckhoff has the right technology for every signal and every fi eldbus. Beckhoff supplies a complete range of Fieldbus Components for all common I/Os and over 15 major fi eldbus systems. With the Bus Terminals in protection class IP 20, and the Fieldbus Box modules in IP 67, a complete range is available for all important signal types and fi eldbus systems. In addition to conventional bus systems, Beckhoff offers a complete EtherCAT I/O range for the high-speed Ethernet fi eld-bus based on EtherCAT Terminals and the EtherCAT Box.

Beckhoff | The Automation CompanyBeckhoff 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 pro-gramming standard. With TwinCAT 3 C/C++ and Matlab®/Simulink® are available as programming languages in addition to IEC 61131-3.

Beckhoff | The Motion CompanyIn combination with the Motion Control solutions offered by the TwinCAT automation software, Beckhoff Drive Technology represents an advanced and complete drive system. PC-based control technology from Beckhoff is ideally suited for single and multiple axis positioning tasks with highly dynamic requirements. The AX5000 Servo Drive series with high-perfor-mance EtherCAT system communication offers maximum performance and dynamics. Servomotors with One Cable Technology, which combines power and feedback system in a standard motor cable, reduce material and commissioning costs. The drive system XTS (eXtended Transport System) replaces classic mechanical systems by innovative mechatronics. It enables individual product transport applications with a continuous fl ow of material.

Beckhoff | The IPC CompanyBeckhoff supplies the right Industrial PC for every application. High-quality components based on open standards and the rugged construc-tion 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 addi-tion 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.

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Staff . 2,510 worldwide . 1,815 in Germany . 1,645 in Verl (Headquarters) . engineers: 800 . trainees: 94 (Germany) . students: 69 (Germany) (as of 04/2014)

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Subsidiary companies (national)Embedded-Logic Design & More GmbH (Germany)BeDeHa GmbH (Germany)Smyczek GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)Fertig Motors GmbH (Germany)

Beckhoff worldwide

Distributors (Europe)Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, the Netherlands

Distributors (Worldwide)Argentina, Bahrain, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay, Vietnam

Subsidiary companies (international)Beckhoff Automation Pty. Ltd. (Australia) Beckhoff Automation Pvt. Ltd. (India) Beckhoff Avtomatizacija d.o.o. (Slovenia)Beckhoff Automation GmbH (Austria) Beckhoff Automation Ltd. (Israel) Beckhoff Automation (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)Beckhoff Automation bvba (Belgium) Beckhoff Automation S.r.l. (Italy) Beckhoff Automation S.A. (Spain)Beckhoff Automação Industrial Ltda. (Brazil) Beckhoff Automation K.K. (Japan) Beckhoff Automation AB (Sweden)Beckhoff Automation Ltd. (Canada) Beckhoff Automation Sdn Bhd (889044-H) (Malaysia) Beckhoff Automation AG (Switzerland)Beckhoff Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (China) Beckhoff Automation Limited (New Zealand) Beckhoff Otomasyon ltd. şti. (Turkey)Beckhoff Automation ApS (Denmark) Beckhoff Automation AS (Norway) Beckhoff Automation LLC (USA)Beckhoff Automation Oy (Finland, Estonia) Beckhoff Automation Sp. z o.o. (Poland) Beckhoff Automation FZE (United Arab Emirates)Beckhoff Automation Sarl (France) Beckhoff Automation OOO (Russia) Beckhoff Automation Ltd. (United Kingdom)Beckhoff Automation Kft. (Hungary) Beckhoff Automation Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) Beckhoff Česká republika s.r.o. (Czech Republic)

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