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Beckhoff: Why Machine Builders Should Move Beyond the Control Cabinet

August 18, 2026 - Beckhoff Why Machine Builders Should Move Beyond the Control Cabinet - decentralized MX-System

August 18, 2026

Discover How Beckhoff’s MX-System Can Transform Machine Design & Panel Assembly

Panel assembly can take up to 24-hours per machine cabinet. But the real costs show up later in engineering time, wiring, and labour challenges. Cabinet-free automation addresses these challenges by moving the control technology outside the traditional control cabinet.

The decentralized MX-System provides complete control for cabinet-free automation of machines and systems. To this end, Beckhoff has bundled over four decades of automation expertise into a modular system that performs all of the tasks and exhibits the properties of a classic control cabinet.

Beckhoff’s latest guide breaks down how MX-System transforms machine design and panel assembly, helping machine builders:

  • Reduce panel assembly time from up to 24 hours to just 1 hour
  • Minimize reliance on skilled electricians with plug-and-play modules
  • Standardize on one machine design with built-in cULus and CE certifications
  • Transition to cabinet-free incrementally without completely redesigning your machine

Download the guide and see where those hidden costs are coming from HERE

For more information on Beckhoff Automation solutions HERE

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