Beckhoff Platform
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 — PC-Based Control for High-Performance Machine Automation
Beckhoff's TwinCAT platform turns standard industrial PCs into high-performance real-time controllers — with microsecond-cycle EtherCAT, integrated motion, and the full power of IEC 61131-3 plus C/C++. FERSMEK engineers deploy TwinCAT for applications where standard PLCs hit their limits.
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Sub-millisecond real-time cycles
EtherCAT bus cycle as fast as 100µs — critical for high-speed packaging, printing, and precision dispensing.
Integrated motion control
NC/NCI axis objects, cam tables, and electronic gearing — all in a single TwinCAT project without a separate motion controller.
Programming flexibility
Combine IEC 61131-3 languages with C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink for complex algorithms alongside standard PLC logic.
TwinSAFE integrated safety
Safety PLC logic in the same TwinCAT environment — no separate safety controller hardware needed.
Typical Applications
- High-speed packaging machines with multi-axis cam synchronisation
- Precision dispensing and dosing with high-resolution position control
- Test benches with high-speed data acquisition (TwinCAT Scope)
- Custom machine control with C++ algorithm integration
- TwinSAFE safety logic for light curtains, safety mats, and E-stops
- Vision system integration via EtherCAT or ADS communication
Need PC-Based Control for a High-Performance Application?
TwinCAT excels where standard PLCs hit their limits. If your application demands microsecond timing, multi-axis synchronisation, or custom algorithm integration — let's talk.