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Leadership Through Innovation: Get Ready for New Automation Technology

October 26, 2020

This year the SPS Smart Production Solutions exhibition will be held virtually as SPS Connect. As a specialist for integrated automation concepts, Beckhoff would like to enter into an intensive exchange on this digital platform with you, the customers, business partners and interested parties from a wide range of industries, from November 24 to 26, 2020. Beckhoff’s automation experts will present innovative technologies and highlights from all areas of PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology. They also offer you the opportunity to discuss your specific requirements together. Beckhoff are planning lectures, web chats and other digital formats, about which they will provide detailed information shortly.

Set up your appointment with a Beckhoff representative now.

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