MODEX 2026

With pluggable IPC, I/O and drive technology modules, the IP67-rated system is fully machine mountable to deliver maximum space and time savings for equipment manufacturers and end users. The modular control cabinet replacement can be decentralized on machines and conveyance systems as needed. This dramatically reduces engineering, assembly, installation, and maintenance efforts. And best of all, this EtherCAT and TwinCAT-enabled system is fully compatible with the existing Beckhoff product portfolio. 

You won’t want to miss the XPlanar intelligent transport system. See the modular and scalable solution’s magnetically flying movers in action. And let’s discuss how adaptive automation powered by XPlanar can elevate your warehousing, microfulfillment, and other material handling applications to a whole new level.

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Say goodbye to singular function equipment, and learn how the Xplanar intelligent transport system can handle many fulfillment functions in a single system solution, from sortation, singulation, and consolidation, to being an effective pick table!

If you haven’t already heard, it’s time to find out why EtherCAT has become the defacto standard fieldbus technology for the world’s largest intralogistics end users. Due to its flexibility and unique functional principles, EtherCAT provides a number of special features that no other industrial Ethernet technology or traditional fieldbus system can offer. This includes significant advantages in distributed wiring topologies, performance, built-in machine safety technology, cybersecurity protection, and no virtual limit on network length and size.

Built on the success of our EP7402 EtherCAT MDR Controller Box, see our latest EtherCAT MDR Controller with integrated STO/SS1 via FSoE (Fail-Safe over EtherCAT). Offering continued benefits in open control of any BLDC motor, including motor rollers and flat “pancake” motors, but with an improved low profile design, integrated cables, and simplified mounting. The NEW EP741x takes the reins with improved efficiency, communication, cabling, and safety for MDRs from any vendor. 

This Linux®-enabled solution enables one or multiple TwinCAT runtimes to run on a Beckhoff warehouse controller, optimizing hardware utilization and supporting virtual control. TwinCAT Runtime for Linux® incorporates container technology, provides GPU access for demanding tasks, and ensures real time execution. Additionally, it supports modular control applications for flexible warehouse automation and material handling.

Beckhoff also offers a fully integrated machine vision solution that’s part of the standard TwinCAT automation ecosystem. With TwinCAT Vision, configuration and programming tasks are handled in the familiar TwinCAT engineering environment. You can even create vision projects using standard PLC programming languages, so you no longer need to bring in a specialist to create vision systems. The deep integration extends to the runtime on the same machine controller and in the same automation software for dramatically improved performance and response times for the entire system.