Industrial Arm

MX-System

Name: MX-System
Brand: Beckhoff

Built by Beckhoff · Germany

Updated May 2026·methodology

Robo Index

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3 of 10 signals present

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Weighted factors

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Commercial maturity8515%

Deployment footprintnot yet scored22%

Proven track record159%

Spec completeness8422%

Company financial healthnot yet scored11%

Company maturity1004%

Manufacturer portfolionot yet scored4%

Media mentions (trailing 12 months)not yet scored7%

Independent recognitionnot yet scored3%

Market momentumnot yet scored1%

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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

est. 1980

MX-System product coverage by Control Engineering

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm

Weight: 36 kg
IP rating: IP67
Programming: proprietary app
Safety cert.: UL, CSA, IEC
Industries: general_manufacturing, automotive, metal_fabrication

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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