Beckhoff Automation, a provider of open automation products based on industrial technologies, has released a statement for its 2015 financial year. The company reported a successful financial year, which saw global sales increased by 22 percent to reach €620 million (US$691.4 million). Represented in more than 75 countries, Beckhoff’s exports in 2015 accounted for 65 percent of total sales.

Machine builders are starting to face limitations with the traditional CNC control, opening the door for platform based approach to CNC as they allow higher performance, flexibility and cost management. By David Chia, MD of Beckhoff Automation