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Beckhoff UK Showcases MX-System at MACH
Beckhoff UK highlights cabinet-free automation with MX-System at MACH 2026.
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Beckhoff UK will showcase its latest automation technologies at MACH 2026, taking place from April 20–24, 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham.
At Stand 18-540, the company will demonstrate how cabinet-free automation and advanced transport systems can simplify machine design and improve performance.
MX-System enables cabinet-free automation
The highlight of the exhibition is the MX-System, a modular automation platform that eliminates the need for traditional control cabinets.
By integrating:
- Industrial PC (IPC)
- I/O systems
- Drive technology
- Control components
into a machine-mounted baseplate, the MX-System enables:
- Reduced panel build time
- Simplified installation
- Lower wiring complexity
- More modular machine architectures
Advanced transport with XTS and XPlanar
Alongside the MX-System, Beckhoff UK will present:
Alongside the MX-System, Beckhoff UK will present:
- XTS (eXtended Transport System)
- Linear transport with individually controlled movers
- Supports assembly, inspection, and part transfer
- XPlanar system
- Contactless planar transport
- Precise positioning with six degrees of freedom
These systems demonstrate flexible handling solutions for modern machining and production environments.
Integrated automation architecture
Beckhoff’s approach combines:
Integrated automation architecture
Beckhoff’s approach combines:
- PC-based control
- EtherCAT communication
- Motion, robotics, and safety
Into a single scalable platform. This unified architecture allows machine builders to:
- Streamline development
- Enable easy system expansion
- Simplify reconfiguration
Supporting next-generation machine design
According to Neil March, Product Specialist at Beckhoff UK, the shift toward cabinet-free automation is gaining momentum as manufacturers seek:
According to Neil March, Product Specialist at Beckhoff UK, the shift toward cabinet-free automation is gaining momentum as manufacturers seek:
- Reduced footprint
- Cleaner machine layouts
- Greater flexibility in system design
At MACH 2026, visitors can explore how the MX-System works seamlessly with XTS and XPlanar to deliver fully integrated automation solutions.
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.beckhoff.com
Edited by an industrial journalist, Lekshman Ramdas, with AI assistance.
www.beckhoff.com
