The Next multi-touch panel series is advanced and cost-optimized, and further expands the diversity of Beckhoff's broad portfolio. As usual, this generation of control panels and panel PCs offers user-friendly operation thanks to advanced multi-touch technology, a high-quality design, and a wide choice of formats and options. These devices, which are manufactured entirely in Germany, are characterized by a smart, sleek electronics and device design, EtherCAT communication (FSoE) at the push of a button, and high-quality industrial-grade displays with multi-finger touch function.

The Next multi-touch panels with IP20 or IP65 protection ratings are high-quality and will be available long-term. They can be provided in display diagonals from 7 to 24 inches in various formats, as installation and support arm variants, and the panel PC version is available in a wide range of CPU performance classes. This includes a variety of accessories and mechanical extensions. The latest standards have been integrated to provide a future-proof panel platform that makes it easy to optimize costs without changing the system design and also provides tried-and-tested touch technology with anti-glare and anti-ghosting effects.

The introduction of the Next multi-touch panel generation starts with the CP49xx built-in Control Panel with an IP20 protection rating and the CP59xx Control Panel with an IP65 protection rating for mounting arm installation. The latter are intended for direct mounting on a VESA monitor mount by the customer and can optionally be fitted on a mounting arm with a 48 mm round tube.