Beckhoff Automation

With ATRO, Beckhoff is presenting a new concept for robotics applications. This is a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together extremely flexibly for any application.

A key focus for industrial sectors is the shift towards green energy and meeting net-zero goals. Global energy storage demands are reaching urgent capacity limits, capping the potential for renewable energy solutions. In response to this, LAVO – a climate technology company based in Sydney – has developed an integrated, scalable battery system that employs … Continue reading New battery technology offers safe hydrogen storage for industrial applications →

The concept of Industry 5.0 – developing Artificial Intelligence to work alongside robots and smart machines- has been an increasing topic of conversation in the global manufacturing landscape. However, a number of key manufacturing insiders have argued that Australia still needs to get to grips with Industry 4.0 before we can move on to the … Continue reading Additive manufacturing unlocks Industry 4.0 possibilities →

For the first time in its almost 42-year history, Beckhoff Automation has exceeded $1 billion in sales, displaying an approximate 28 per cent increase when compared to 2020.  

This video highlights the working relationship between Beckhoff and small enterprise Modra, a manufacturer of carpet sampling machines based in regional Victoria.

Beckhoff Automation has maintained a strong presence in Australia over the past two decades and managing director Nick Psahoulias has been with the company since the beginning – leading from their head office in Melbourne. This long-standing track-record has given Psahoulias a unique leadership perspective: the ability to guide a company from strength to strength, … Continue reading Beckhoff Automation strengthens customer relationships in the middle of a pandemic →

With the new CX20x3 Embedded PCs, the Beckhoff Industrial PC portfolio now includes devices with AMD Ryzen processors. This new and powerful hardware can be used with both TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3 Automation software. The new series is ideal for 32-bit and 64-bit systems, namely TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3. Users can select from … Continue reading New processor class to enhance CPU performance, real-time behavior and graphics capabilities →

Since 2018, some of the country’s most prominent manufacturers have worked together to help make IIoT easy. A powerful cohort known as Open IIoT sees prominent manufacturers, SMC Corporation, Beckhoff Automation, Balluff, ZI-Argus and NORD Drivesystems addressing the complexities of Industry 4.0 and IIoT technologies. Prior to the pandemic Open IIoT hosted customer events, attended … Continue reading Open IIoT launches webinar series for 2020 →

The finalists for Australia’s most prestigious manufacturing awards have been announced. The Endeavour Awards 2020, now in its 17th year, sees a high calibre of entrants representing Australia in an international capacity with innovative ideas, new technologies and the best in supply chain strategies. In both good and challenging times, Australian manufacturing has always something … Continue reading Endeavour Awards finalists 2020: Technology Application Award →