Beckhoff Automation USA introduced TwinCAT CoAgent, an open AI-assisted engineering platform built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) designed to help developers develop and debug PLC code, build HMIs, and connect with MCP-compatible AI tools and servers.
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“Software Product Managers Brandon Stiffler and Casey Taylor introduce TwinCAT CoAgent, our open AI-assisted engineering platform.”
— Beckhoff Automation USA team
Company
Beckhoff Automation USA
New Automation Technology – PC-based control for industrial automation in the U.S.
- Industry
- Automation Machinery Manufacturing
- Location
- Savage, US
- Company size
- 208 employees
At Beckhoff, automation is our calling. We empower engineers to differentiate and succeed as industry leaders – to harness new technologies, embrace open standards and solve the world’s most complex problems. Founded and led by engineers, we organically create advanced controls, communication, IoT and motion technologies that become unique tools for your one-of-a-kind challenges in an age of digital transformation. As a global partner with U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis, we remain committed to sustainability, inclusivity and support for the people behind the automation. So whether you’re powering the EV revolution, dazzling on Broadway, launching satellites or harnessing the wind – you can reach new heights for your business, industry and humankind. You can also visit Beckhoff USA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeckhoffUSA Beckhoff Automation global LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beckhoff-automation Legal Notice: www.beckhoff.com/english/beckhoff/impressum.htm
Founded 1999