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Join Beckhoff at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Booth S-3682 in the South Hall and discover how software-driven automation is redefining packaging machine design.
See how open, flexible automation empowers OEMs and end user manufacturers to break free from legacy constraints, engineer machines faster, and adapt to changing production demands with confidence.
From control cabinet-free automation and modular machine architectures to high-performance control solutions, Beckhoff puts machine builders back in control, enabling innovation without vendor lock-in and helping you dare to build what legacy automation can't.
Among the highlights:
XPlanar and XTS: Total freedom with 6D motion and adaptive automation
- automated path planning and rapid changeovers
- magnetic flying movers can transform your application with adaptive automation
- XTS linear transport system still has plenty of new tricks to reveal such as No Cable Technology (NCT) for powered end effectors on movers and cost-effective EcoLine motor modules
- NCT makes it possible to turn an XTS track and its movers into a dynamic, low-profile, multi-robot system
- XTS EcoLine motor modules offer 95% of the typical XTS functionality at a 45% lower cost
MX-System: The era of the cabinet-free packaging machine is here
- pluggable modules for power, IPC, I/O, drive technology, and more modular, machine-mounted system with IP67 protection
- space and time savings are maximized for machine builders, system integrators, and end users
- supports decentralized control architectures on machines and production lines
Universal motor-driven roller control (MDR): Drive your conveyance systems to new heights
- all-in-one solution for MDR control with the EP7402 EtherCAT Box
- say goodbye to the complexities of inflexible vendor-specific systems
- outstanding communication, cabling efficiency, and safety integration for MDRs from essentially any manufacturer
Economy drive system: High-performance motion control at an exceptional value
- optimized price-to-performance ratio without compromising on quality or reliability
- compact VFDs, servo drives, and motors that minimize control cabinet and machine footprint
- flexible single-axis and cost-effective dual-axis drive options for a wide range of applications
- simplified engineering, commissioning, and diagnostics with seamless integration with TwinCAT and EtherCAT
Beckhoff Vision: See a new way forward for your challenging vision applications
- the complete, EtherCAT-enabled vision portfolio covers software, cameras, lighting, and lenses
- machine vision that’s fully integrated into the standard TwinCAT engineering environment and automation ecosystem
- integration extends to the runtime: all vision tasks are executed synchronously with the PLC logic for high-performance systems
- all software can run on the same machine controller to cut engineering work and space requirements
TwinCAT CoAgent: AI- based digital assistant transforms engineering, programming, and operations
- deploy specialized AI agents to take the drudgery out of automation programming and development work
- simplify automation workflow, save time, cut costs, and optimize your use of engineering resources
- supports your choice of AI provider and large language models (LLMs), ranging from cloud-based solutions to local models
