Beckhoff Automation

Beckhoff's industrial PC-based control platform combines a Windows operating system with the TwinCAT software PLC to deliver outstanding performance, high-speed computation, and precise machine control.
PLC, Motion Control, Vision, AI, and HMI functionalities can all be consolidated into a single controller, simplifying system architecture and reducing hardware requirements.
In addition to IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages, developers can use C++ for advanced application development. The TwinCAT engineering environment is available free of charge and can be downloaded from the Beckhoff website.

TwinCAT 3 CoAgent (TE1700) is an intelligent AI assistant designed to streamline and accelerate PLC engineering, I/O configuration, and HMI (Human Machine Interface) development.
Requirements can be specified in natural language, allowing engineers to interact with the system intuitively. By considering the existing project structure and context, CoAgent provides appropriate code suggestions and configuration recommendations tailored to the application.
Multiple operating modes can be selected to suit different engineering tasks, providing flexible support throughout the development process. In addition, CoAgent can directly access the Beckhoff Information System and deliver contextual recommendations to help engineers implement high-quality projects efficiently.
Key features include:
PLC code suggestions based on natural-language instructions and project context
AI-powered recommendations for I/O configuration through an interactive chat interface
Automatic generation of HMI layouts and designs from hand-drawn sketches
Direct access to the Beckhoff Information System with context-aware recommendations
Flexible selection of the most suitable support mode for each engineering task