--- title: Automating What's Next | Beckhoff Canada description: Beckhoff empowers engineers to push boundaries, embrace new technologies, and solve complex challenges with ease. Our industry-leading automation solutions harness the flexibility and processing power of industrial PCs, offering unmatched cost-efficiency, control capabilities, and real-time performance across diverse applications. image: https://beckhoffcanada.com/hubfs/beckhoff-general%20page.png --- [![beckhoff_logo_nat_white with tagline (transparent)](https://beckhoffcanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/beckhoff_logo_nat_white%20with%20tagline%20(transparent).png?width=400&height=30&name=beckhoff_logo_nat_white%20with%20tagline%20(transparent).png "beckhoff_logo_nat_white with tagline (transparent)")](https://www.beckhoff.com/en-ca/) ![beckhoff-general page2](https://beckhoffcanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/beckhoff-general%20page2.png?width=550&height=275&name=beckhoff-general%20page2.png "beckhoff-general page2") # Helping machine builders scale faster with open, future-proof automation Beckhoff empowers machine builders and engineers to scale performance without vendor lock-in using open, [PC-based control](https://www.beckhoff.com/en-ca/products/automation/) that adapts as machines, data, and teams evolve. Our industry-leading automation solutions harness the flexibility and processing power of industrial PCs to deliver open, scalable, and future-proof control across diverse applications. #### How Beckhoff helps your business - Avoid vendor lock-in - [Open architecture](https://www.beckhoff.com/en-ca/products/automation/) integrates with third-party technologies, legacy PLCs, and IT systems. You stay in control of your automation roadmap. - Scale without platform overhauls - [One Industrial PC](https://www.beckhoff.com/en-ca/products/ipc/) handles motion, vision, HMI, and data as complexity grows. - Access a larger talent pool - Support for Python, C#, IEC 61131-3, and more allows computer science and controls engineers to reduce development time. - Protect your investment -  Reuse software across hardware generations and applications without redesigns or compatibility issues. - Built-in engineering support - Access no-charge technical support, engineering tools, [TwinCAT](https://beckhoffcanada.learnupon.com/users/sign_in) automation software, and free e-learning resources to accelerate development and reduce risk. ## Get in Touch ## See how Canadian businesses succeed with Beckhoff   “A major draw of PC-based control was – and continues to be – the ability to integrate third-party technologies on one platform.” - Dean Jacobs, Automation Engineer LJ Welding Automation [Read the story](https://beckhoffcanada.com/automated-welding-system-nearly-triples-speed-of-production?hsLang=en) “Beckhoff has proven to be a reliable partner for this as well as all areas of automation technology” – Jeff Werner, General Manager Eclipse Automation [Read the story](https://www.beckhoff.com/en-ca/company/news/flexible-transport-system-makes-changeover-time-plunge-from-1-hour-to-1-minute.html)   “Consistent global support and availability are reasons why Beckhoff has proven to be a great choice.” – Michael Lalonde, Co-owner and President Innovative Automation and RoboTape [Read the story](https://beckhoffcanada.com/innovative-automation-robotape?hsLang=en)   ## Get your free white paper   [![control systems](https://beckhoffcanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/control%20systems.png?width=450&height=225&name=control%20systems.png "control systems")](https://beckhoffcanada.com/future-proof-guide?hsLang=en) ## [Future-proof your control systems: A six-step guide for machine builders](https://beckhoffcanada.com/future-proof-guide?hsLang=en) [![OEM](https://beckhoffcanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OEM.png?width=450&height=225&name=OEM.png "OEM")](https://beckhoffcanada.com/how-to-drive-oem-profitability?hsLang=en) ## [How to drive OEM profitability and customer success through automation](https://beckhoffcanada.com/how-to-drive-oem-profitability?hsLang=en) [![How Leading Machine Builders Succeed with PC-based Control for Machine Automation ](https://beckhoffcanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20cover/How%20Leading%20Machine%20Builders%20Succeed%20with%20PC-based%20Control%20for%20Machine%20Automation%20.png?width=400&height=200&name=How%20Leading%20Machine%20Builders%20Succeed%20with%20PC-based%20Control%20for%20Machine%20Automation%20.png "How Leading Machine Builders Succeed with PC-based Control for Machine Automation ")](https://beckhoffcanada.com/how-leading-machine-builders-succeed-with-pc-based-control-for-machine-automation?hsLang=en) ## [How leading machine builders succeed with PC-based control for machine automation](https://beckhoffcanada.com/how-leading-machine-builders-succeed-with-pc-based-control-for-machine-automation?hsLang=en) [![fieldbus](https://beckhoffcanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fieldbus.png?width=450&height=225&name=fieldbus.png "fieldbus")](https://beckhoffcanada.com/is-your-fieldbus-system-still-the-right-fit-6-questions-to-find-out-guide-beckhoff-canada?hsLang=en) ## [Your fieldbus system still the right fit? 6 questions to find out ](https://beckhoffcanada.com/is-your-fieldbus-system-still-the-right-fit-6-questions-to-find-out-guide-beckhoff-canada?hsLang=en) ![beckhoff_logo_nat_white_a4-1 (002)-1](https://beckhoffcanada.com/hs-fs/hubfs/beckhoff_logo_nat_white_a4-1%20(002)-1.png?width=273&height=21&name=beckhoff_logo_nat_white_a4-1%20(002)-1.png "beckhoff_logo_nat_white_a4-1 (002)-1")     Beckhoff Automation Ltd. 4 Schiedel Court, Unit 1-3 Cambridge, ON N3C 0H1                [Privacy statement](https://www.beckhoff.com/en-ca/data-privacy-policy/)