The MX-System is a Industrial Arm developed by Beckhoff (Germany). Key specifications: weight 36 kg, ip rating IP67, programming proprietary app, safety cert. UL, CSA, IEC.
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Ranked in the Industrial Arm standing, against 760 robots.
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Overview
Combines all technological innovations in automation technology in an IP67-capable modular system.
Flagship features
- This is a modular system, not a traditional robot arm; it is a control cabinet-replacement platform for industrial automation
- Key benefits: simplified engineering, reduced machine footprint and cable paths, UL/CSA and IEC certified, plug-and-play assembly by non-specialist personnel, fast system diagnostics
- The system includes a web-based engineering tool (MX-System Designer) for configuration
- A Beckhoff Diagnostics app allows smartphone/tablet-based diagnostics
- A design service is offered to compare current control cabinet solutions with the MX-System
- The page mentions a video series and application examples
Buyer decision signals
Viability
MX-System product coverage by Control Engineering
Availability
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Weight
- 36 kg
- IP rating
- IP67
- Programming
- proprietary app
- Safety cert.
- UL, CSA, IEC
- Industries
- general_manufacturing, automotive, metal_fabrication
Company profile
- Founded
- 1980
Detailed specifications
Compute1
- Ros Industrial Support
- none
Safety & certifications2
- Dual Check Safety
- true
- Cybersecurity Certifications
- IEC 62443 SL1
Other18
- Duty Cycle
- continuous_24_7
- Industries
- automotive,electronics,food_beverage,pharmaceutical,metal_fabrication,plastics,logistics,aerospace,general_manufacturing
- Sub Category
- modular system
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Price Currency
- EUR
- Company Country
- DE
- Price On Request
- true
- Software Platform
- TwinCAT (Beckhoff automation software)
- Fieldbus Protocols
- ethercat
- Iot Cloud Platform
- TwinCAT/BSD
- Availability Status
- available
- Mes Erp Integration
- SAP
- Digital Twin Support
- true
- Additional Information
- - This is a modular system, not a traditional robot arm; it is a control cabinet-replacement platform for industrial automation. - Key benefits: simplified engineering, reduced machine footprint and cable paths, UL/CSA and IEC certified, plug-and-play assembly by non-specialist personnel, fast system diagnostics. - The system includes a web-based engineering tool (MX-System Designer) for configuration. - A Beckhoff Diagnostics app allows smartphone/tablet-based diagnostics. - A design service is offered to compare current control cabinet solutions with the MX-System. - The page mentions a video series and application examples. - The product is not a cleaning robot, but the category 'cleaning' was chosen due to the lack of a better fit in the provided enum. It is actually a control cabinet replacement solution.
- Internal Cable Routing
- through_arm_and_wrist
- Service Network Density
- regional
- Temperature Range Max C
- 50
- Temperature Range Min C
- 0
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Company milestones
- Oct 2022LaunchMX-System product coverage by Control Engineering
- Sep 2022LaunchMX-System plug-and-produce automation announcement
- Sep 2022LaunchMX-System highlighted for the packaging industry
- 2025MilestoneMX-System entered series production
- 2025Milestone2025 financial year sales growth
- 2022MilestoneRecord sales in 2022
- 1986LaunchPC-based control launched
- 1980MilestoneCompany founded
More videos
The MX-System: Plug it in, screw it down, and you're done!
The MX-System: Pluggable system solution for control cabinet-free automation
Application examples for the MX-System
MX-System Designer: A tool for structured planning
Experience the MX-System live at Hannover Messe 2026
Yizumi Germany: Simplified engineering with the MX-System
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the MX-System?
- The MX-System is developed by Beckhoff, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the MX-System?
- The MX-System is a Industrial Arm made by Beckhoff.
- How much does the MX-System cost?
- Pricing for the MX-System is not publicly listed — contact Beckhoff for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the MX-System?
- Key specifications of the MX-System: weight 36 kg, ip rating IP67, programming proprietary app, safety cert. UL, CSA, IEC, industries general_manufacturing, automotive, metal_fabrication.
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