Beckhoff Automation Timeline

Events

• 2026-06-17 - Partnership - University of Basel uses Beckhoff controls in MIRACLE II surgical robots - MIRACLE II is the second phase of a Werner Siemens Foundation-funded programme for robot-assisted laser bone removal planned and supervised in virtual reality. The University of Basel team developed the robotic elements around Beckhoff control technology… - source: beckhoff.com
• 2026-04-20 - Market Signal - Beckhoff reports EUR 1.24 billion in 2025 sales - Worldwide 2025 sales increased 6% to EUR 1.24 billion. Research and development investment totalled EUR 80 million. The workforce stood at 5,450 employees as of February 2026 while order intake was improving. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2025-11-03 - Partnership - b+m surface systems uses Beckhoff controls in painting robot design - b+m integrated Beckhoff EPX EtherCAT Box modules directly into its T1 X6 and T2 X6 six-axis painting robots. The architecture consolidates intrinsically safe signals from as many as 40 process sensors while reducing robot-arm wiring and installation space.… - source: beckhoff.com
• 2025-06-24 - Production Milestone - Beckhoff advances ATRO modular robots to series-production readiness - ATRO motor and link modules can be combined into application-specific serial robot kinematics. The architecture integrates media feed, endless joint rotation and TwinCAT motion, safety and vision functions. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2025-06-01 - Production Milestone - Beckhoff ATRO modular robot system becomes ready for series production - ATRO combined modular motor and link modules with internal media feed and endless rotation in all axes. The system enabled custom robot configurations for assembly and handling applications. TwinCAT integration covered machine control, robot control, safety… - source: beckhoff.com
• 2024-06-06 - Partnership - Robotic solution for adhesive tape application with PC-based control - The technical configuration includes PC-based control technology. The work is scoped to RoboTape robotic tape-application platform. The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2024-03-12 - Partnership - Controlling unmanned construction machinery efficiently and reliably - The technical configuration includes CX7000 Embedded PC and EtherCAT terminals. The work is scoped to unmanned quarry machinery. The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2023-12-05 - Demonstration - HepcoMotion and Beckhoff demonstrate GFX-r high-payload transport - The joint showcase at Oracle Red Bull Racing’s MK7 facility included a reveal of the GFX-r driven-track configuration for Beckhoff XTS. A track-management switch replaces limiting curves so longer movers and magnets can deliver driving force up to 400 N.… - source: hepcomotion.com
• 2023-10-09 - Partnership - Precise part machining with CNC robot - The technical configuration includes TwinCAT CNC and drive technology. The work is scoped to robot machining cells. The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2023-03-17 - Partnership - How OMR delivers on highly compact, maneuverable material handling robots - The technical configuration includes EtherCAT and TwinSAFE control hardware. The work is scoped to UniMover O 600 mobile robot. The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2023-03-16 - Partnership - Stretch from Boston Dynamics puts mobile robots at the forefront in intralogistics technology - The technical configuration includes EtherCAT I/O and TwinSAFE safety modules. The work is scoped to Stretch robot. The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2022-07-12 - Product Launch - Beckhoff introduces ATRO modular industrial robot - ATRO supports custom robot structures with payloads up to 10 kg. The system routes data, power, and fluids internally through modular robot axes. The product gives Beckhoff a concrete offering for commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2020-05-19 - Partnership - Redesign of custom production machines and robotics integration boosts productivity by 25% - The technical configuration includes PC-based control. The work is scoped to robot-integrated sampling-bag production machines. The announcement identifies a named and bounded programme or configuration. - source: beckhoff.com