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PC-based automation software transforming industrial PCs into real-time controllers with IEC 61131-3 programming.

Pricing

From $200 / one-time

Founded

1980

Team size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Verl, Germany

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Integrates with

OPC UAMATLABSimulinkIEC 61131 3C/C+++1

About Beckhoff TwinCAT

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 is PC-based automation software that turns an industrial PC or embedded controller into a real-time PLC, motion controller, and HMI runtime. It includes an IEC 61131-3 / C++ / MATLAB-Simulink engineering environment integrated with Visual Studio and modular runtime functions (EtherCAT master, motion, measurement, vision, etc.). It targets machine builders and automation engineers building industrial control systems.

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