Beckhoff
Beckhoff is a leading manufacturer of high-performance automation modules, headquartered in Verl, Germany.
Founded in 1980, the company is officially registered as Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG.
It focuses on PC-based control, EtherCAT communication, and industrial PCs. Its specialized modules are essential for high-speed packaging, wind turbine control, building automation, and machine tool synchronization worldwide.
Following its founding by Hans Beckhoff, the firm remains a privately held family enterprise.