{"id":"beckhoff","model_id":"Beckhoff","name":"Beckhoff Automation","summary":"Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer headquartered in Verl, Germany, founded in 1980. It implements open automation systems based on PC-based control technology. Its product range covers industrial PCs, I/O and fieldbus components, drive technology, automation software, control cabinet-free automation, and machine vision hardware.","study_notes":["Managing owner: Hans Beckhoff.","The company developed the Lightbus system, TwinCAT automation software, and EtherCAT real-time Ethernet.","The Verl headquarters houses development, production, administration, sales, marketing, support, and service."],"safety_notes":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.beckhoff.com/en-en/company/","title":"Company","accessed":"2026-10-25"}],"verification":{"status":"source_checked","checked_at":"2026-10-25","values":3,"method":"llm_source_check"},"updated_at":"2026-10-25","type":"manufacturer","spec":{"website":"https://www.beckhoff.com","domains":["beckhoff.com"],"logo":"/logos/beckhoff.svg","logo_bg":"dark","country":"DE","headquarters":"Verl, Germany","founded_year":1980},"url":"https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/beckhoff","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}