Beckhoff Automation
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Verl, Germany · Est. 1980 · 1 model registered · 2 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Beckhoff Automation: 1 model, 2 deployments across 2 regions. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Verl, Germany
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
German automation technology company pioneering PC-based control systems, EtherCAT industrial Ethernet, and Modular robotics. Founded in 1980 by Hans Beckhoff in Verl, Germany, Beckhoff develops the TwinCAT automation software, ATRO modular industrial robot system, and TwinCAT CoAgent for AI-driven machine control. The family-owned company employs over 5,400 people across 75+ countries and generates annual revenue of approximately EUR 1.24 billion (2025)
Clean safety record across 2 verified deployments. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Beckhoff Automation.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder and Managing Director, Managing Director
President, Beckhoff USA
Founding Team
cofounder · no longer at company
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Beckhoff Automation?
German automation technology company pioneering PC-based control systems, EtherCAT industrial Ethernet, and Modular robotics. Founded in 1980 by Hans Beckhoff in Verl, Germany, Beckhoff develops the TwinCAT automation software, ATRO modular industrial robot system, and TwinCAT CoAgent for AI-driven machine control. The family-owned company employs over 5,400 people across 75+ countries and generates annual revenue of approximately EUR 1.24 billion (2025)
What does Beckhoff Automation make?
Beckhoff Automation has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: ATRO Modular Industrial Robot System (Beckhoff Automation builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is Beckhoff Automation publicly traded?
No. Beckhoff Automation is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Beckhoff Automation?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Beckhoff Automation building in the same form factors include Roborock, Unitree Robotics, DJI, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics.
Who is the CEO of Beckhoff Automation?
Hans Beckhoff is the ceo of Beckhoff Automation, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Beckhoff Automation?
Beckhoff Automation is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Beckhoff Automation headquartered?
Beckhoff Automation is headquartered in Verl, Germany.
Who owns Beckhoff Automation?
Beckhoff Automation is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Beckhoff Automation operate robots?
Beckhoff Automation operates 2 verified deployments, including at Germany, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains).
How many robots has Beckhoff Automation deployed?
DEPLOY has 2 verified Beckhoff Automation deployments on record at sites including Germany, Europe, United States (multiple hotel chains). That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Beckhoff Automation a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Beckhoff Automation ranks in roughly the top 23% of companies tracked by the registry.
Is Beckhoff Automation safe?
Beckhoff Automation has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.