Beckhoff Automation Timeline

Events

• 2026-04-20 - Market Signal - Beckhoff reports EUR 1.24 billion in 2025 sales - Worldwide 2025 sales increased 6% to EUR 1.24 billion. Research and development investment totalled EUR 80 million. The workforce stood at 5,450 employees as of February 2026 while order intake was improving. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2025-06-24 - Production Milestone - Beckhoff advances ATRO modular robots to series-production readiness - ATRO motor and link modules can be combined into application-specific serial robot kinematics. The architecture integrates media feed, endless joint rotation and TwinCAT motion, safety and vision functions. - source: beckhoff.com
• 2025-06-01 - Production Milestone - Beckhoff ATRO modular robot system becomes ready for series production - ATRO combined modular motor and link modules with internal media feed and endless rotation in all axes. The system enabled custom robot configurations for assembly and handling applications. TwinCAT integration covered machine control, robot control, safety… - source: beckhoff.com
• 2023-12-05 - Demonstration - HepcoMotion and Beckhoff demonstrate GFX-r high-payload transport - The joint showcase at Oracle Red Bull Racing’s MK7 facility included a reveal of the GFX-r driven-track configuration for Beckhoff XTS. A track-management switch replaces limiting curves so longer movers and magnets can deliver driving force up to 400 N.… - source: hepcomotion.com
• 2022-07-12 - Product Launch - Beckhoff introduces ATRO modular industrial robot - ATRO supports custom robot structures with payloads up to 10 kg. The system routes data, power, and fluids internally through modular robot axes. The product gives Beckhoff a concrete offering for commercial automation and autonomous-system workflows. - source: beckhoff.com