Our control technology has been used in warehouse and distribution logistics for many years to control all equipment of fulfillment operations including sorters, singulators, gappers, AS/RS (automated storage and retrievel), conveyors, picking/induction applications, and other equipment. All over the world, the top global material handling equipment suppliers rely on technology from Beckhoff: In material handling and conveyor technology, in the separation, sorting and packaging of goods, in warehouse logistics or, for example, in controlling AGVs and mobile robots. A large number of references from a wide range of logistics application areas confirm the effectiveness and benefits of our control solution. Exciting applications show you how PC-based control optimizes processes in warehousing and throughout.
Current applications at a glance
High-performance piece-picking cell from RO-BER with Beckhoff’s MX-System
With its new high-performance piece-picking cell, RO-BER, a SSI Schäfer Group company, has premiered a fully-automated order picking system for single items with numerous innovative features at LogiMAT 2025. See how our MX-System provides a control cabinet-free automation solution with a smaller footprint and less cabling for yourself here.
Stretch from Boston Dynamics puts mobile robots at the forefront in intralogistics technology
With a focus on autonomy, flexibility and safety, Boston Dynamics applies its robotics expertise to a commercial robot solution with automation and integrated safety technologies from Beckhoff.
Major telecom fulfillment provider makes the call for modular automation
By designing modular systems to scale across 100 warehouses globally, CTDI produced an automated picking line that uses robotics, EtherCAT and PC-based control to more than double hourly throughput.
Open control solution facilitates system-spanning communication
In a new automated testing and high-bay warehouse for Kunming Shipbuilding Equipment, specialist KSEC Intelligent Technology managed to increase system efficiency and meet the requirements for intelligent manufacturing. Using the open and compact control technology from Beckhoff as a foundation contributed greatly to this success.
Automation upgrades reduce sortation system wiring by 50% and lower costs by thousands
NPI’s singulation and sortation solutions, which leverage Beckhoff controls and EtherCAT, helped a California distribution center reduce difficult-to-fill labor requirements while increasing throughput and decreasing turnaround times.
Application reports
20.03.2025 | Application reportConveyor technology retrofit reduces energy consumption and noise emission
Arvato SE, GermanyConveyor technology is part of the critical infrastructure of every logistics company. This is why the logistics service provider Arvato SE has completely retrofitted the central conveyor line between several warehouses and the order picking area at its Harsewinkel site. With PC-based control, One Cable Automation, and around 200 EP7402 EtherCAT Box modules with integrated MDR controllers from Beckhoff, the system runs much more efficiently, quietly, and reliably.
02.09.2024 | Application reportOpen control system reduces maintenance costs and boosts future-proofing
Layer Seven, AustraliaFor every online retailer, warehouse logistics is part of the critical infrastructure: If the conveyor lines come to a standstill, it generally won’t be possible for any more packages to get out. To prevent this, an Australian office equipment supplier has retrofitted the warehouse logistics installation of its central warehouse. In its role as project manager, Layer Seven Automation replaced the proprietary decentralized controllers of the conveyor lines with PC-based control from Beckhoff, based on powerful EtherCAT communication.
13.03.2023 | Application reportSortation system OEM blends intralogistics and packaging expertise in custom end-of-line solution
United Sortation Solutions (USS), United StatesUnited Sortation Solutions bridges industries with EtherCAT-enabled cartoning equipment for rapid deployment in demanding applications.
Application videos
11.03.2025 | Multimedia
High-performance piece-picking cell from RO-BER with Beckhoff’s MX-System
With its new high-performance piece-picking cell, RO-BER, a SSI Schäfer Group company, has premiered a fully-automated order picking system for single items with numerous innovative features at LogiMAT 2025. See how our MX-System provides a control cabinet-free automation solution with a smaller footprint and less cabling for yourself here.
06.06.2024 | Multimedia
WOLF GmbH: Compact drive technology in use for an automated guided vehicle system
WOLF GmbH is a leading supplier of heating and ventilation systems. The company uses compact drive technology from Beckhoff to efficiently transport products through production using a driverless transport system. The main advantages are increased efficiency on the one hand and ergonomics for the employees on the other.
26.03.2023 | Multimedia
Major telecom fulfillment provider makes the call for modular automation
By designing modular systems to scale across 100 warehouses globally, CTDI produced an automated picking line that uses robotics, EtherCAT and PC-based control to more than double hourly throughput.
26.03.2023 | Multimedia
Automation upgrades reduce sortation system wiring by 50% and lower costs by thousands
NPI’s singulation and sortation solutions, which leverage Beckhoff controls and EtherCAT, helped a California distribution center reduce difficult-to-fill labor requirements while increasing throughput and decreasing turnaround times.
26.03.2023 | Multimedia
Sortation system OEM blends intralogistics and packaging expertise in custom end-of-line solution
United Sortation Solutions bridges industries with EtherCAT-enabled cartoning equipment for rapid deployment in demanding applications.
26.03.2023 | Multimedia
Stretch from Boston Dynamics puts mobile robots at the forefront in intralogistics technology
With a focus on autonomy, flexibility and safety, Boston Dynamics applies its robotics expertise to a commercial robot solution with automation and integrated safety technologies from Beckhoff.
