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System-integrated image processing in real-time
Beckhoff - From October 6 to 8, Beckhoff will be appearing at VISION in Stuttgart and demonstrating how vision applications can be implemented in full synchronization with PLCs, motion control, and robotics. Image processing thus evolves from an add-on to an integral part of the machine control system – eliminating latencies and the need for additional interfaces.
Greater competitiveness in machine tool manufacturing with TwinCAT and PC-based control
Beckhoff - From September 15 to 19, 2026, Beckhoff will be appearing at AMB in Stuttgart to demonstrate how metalworking processes can be optimized across the board with PC-based control. The spotlight will shine on TwinCAT 3 as an all-in-one CNC, new function libraries for HMIs, and modular technology packages, such as those for additive manufacturing and EDM.
Get started with machine vision right away with this unit
Beckhoff - The VUI2000 series from Beckhoff is being joined by four new vision units. The Vision Unit Illuminated (VUI) is a compact unit comprising the camera, illumination, and focusable optics complete with liquid lens technology. It significantly reduces the installation and commissioning effort.
Extended voltage range and additional braking option
Beckhoff - The AMP8620 supply module and the AMP8805 distribution module are now also available with an extended voltage range for the AMP8000 distributed servo drive system from Beckhoff. There is also an additional option for controlling the holding brake for the AMP80xx distributed servo drive.
Portfolio expansion and safety controller in the industrial PC
Beckhoff - With TwinSAFE, Beckhoff offers an extensive portfolio of software and hardware components for functional safety. This range is continuously being expanded and developed, as demonstrated by numerous new safety I/Os and the TwinCAT Safety PLC with EL6910 functionality.
TwinCAT PLC++: Next generation PLC technology
Beckhoff - Beckhoff is enabling a real leap in automation technology performance with TwinCAT PLC++. Both engineering and runtime can be accelerated, while the well-known TwinCAT advantages of consistent integration, compatibility, and openness continue to be delivered. In combination with easy switchover and the retention of existing TwinCAT functionality, this results in significant added value – the “plus plus” for the user.
Control runtime and engineering with a significant leap in performance
Beckhoff - Beckhoff is enabling a real leap in automation technology performance with TwinCAT PLC++. Both engineering and runtime can be accelerated, while the well-known TwinCAT advantages of consistent integration, compatibility, and openness continue to be delivered. In combination with easy switchover and the retention of existing TwinCAT functionality, this results in significant added value – the “plus plus” for the user.
More productive control programming with AI-assisted engineering
Beckhoff - Beckhoff has developed the TwinCAT Chat Client for the TwinCAT XAE engineering environment. This makes it possible to use Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT from OpenAI, conveniently in the development of a TwinCAT project for increased productivity in control programming. It also opens up optimization potential for direct support
Cameras, lenses, and illumination for a complete control-integrated vision solution
Beckhoff - As a specialist in PC-based control technology, Beckhoff is constantly looking at ways to integrate all machine functionalities consistently into a single control platform. This also includes image processing on the software side since the launch of TwinCAT Vision in 2017. With the introduction of the comprehensive Vision hardware portfolio, this product area is now complete.
Automatic code generation enables efficient module engineering
Beckhoff - The Module Type Package (MTP) is a modern solution for modularizing plants in the process industry. It defines an interface for easily orchestrating and connecting modules to a higher-level control system. With the new TwinCAT MTP, TwinCAT automation software from Beckhoff helps create MTP projects with automatic code generation, paving the way for efficient module development integrated into the TwinCAT Engineering Environment.
