Beckhoff’s core battery manufacturing technology centers on its PC-based control architecture and EtherCAT industrial Ethernet protocol, integrated via the TwinCAT software suite. It supports high-throughput cell production and quality assurance across lithium-ion, lithium-polymer, and solid-state chemistries and various cell formats. Hardware offerings include the XTS transport system, XPlanar material handling, ATRO modular robot, and the cabinet-free MX-System, enabling flexible, scalable automation.
Key products include the TwinCAT PLC++ software for real-time control, EL2574 Digital Output Terminal for LED control, AX1000 high-performance drive, XTS eXtended Transport System for continuous Z-folding, XPlanar planar transport, ATRO modular industrial robot, and the MX-System’s cabinet-free automation modules (42 modules available in 2025, expanding to 150 by 2026).
Recent initiatives include the launch of TwinCAT PLC++, EL2574 Digital Output Terminal, AX1000 Drive Technology, and the expansion of the MX-System from 42 modules in early 2025 to a planned 150 by 2026. Beckhoff is also extending its automation solutions into renewable energy distribution and storage markets.
Beckhoff Automation is a privately held, family-owned company founded and led by Hans Beckhoff, with no external venture capital, private equity, or public shareholders.
