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Verl, Germany

Beckhoff Automation Gmbh

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USPTO Granted Patents = 212



Trademarks = 15

Forward Citations = 389

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155 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Hans Beckhoff (52 out of 64 patents)

silverMedal Dirk Janssen (47 out of 48 patents)

bronzeMedal Holger Büttner (41 out of 41 patents)

4.  Thomas Rettig (38 out of 39 patents)

5.  Uwe Prüssmeier (28 out of 28 patents)

6.  Erik Vonnahme (25 out of 25 patents)

7.  Thorsten Bunte (23 out of 23 patents)

8.  Lukas Bentfeld (17 out of 17 patents)

9.  Jan Achterberg (13 out of 14 patents)

10.  Armin Pehlivan (13 out of 13 patents)

11.  Rolf Brinkmann (12 out of 12 patents)

12.  Guido Beckmann (11 out of 11 patents)

13.  Clemens Maier (11 out of 11 patents)

14.  Thomas Morscher (11 out of 11 patents)

15.  Christopher Pohl (11 out of 11 patents)


Core Competencies:
Linear Transport System
Planar Drive System
Industrial Robot
Automation Network
Data Transmission
Control Program
Safety Module
Field Device
Robotic Arm
Energy Transmission
Programmable Logic Controller
Collision Prevention

212 patents:

1. 12774166 - Energy transmission in a linear transport system (2026-10-27),
2. 12771223 - Method for controlling a planar drive system and planar drive system (2026-10-20),
3. 12769686 - Automation system (2026-10-20),
4. 12732080 - Method for processing a planar object with the aid of a planar drive system (2026-09-08),
5. 12732032 - Assembly of stator modules for a planar drive system (2026-09-08),
6. 12689316 - Method for operating a planar drive system and planar drive system (2026-07-21),
7. 12683831 - Modular machine-automation system and client module (2026-07-14),
8. 12672252 - Automation platform (2026-06-30),
9. 12606388 - Switch-on unit in a linear transport system (2026-04-21),
10. 12603488 - System for monitoring field device (2026-04-14),
11. 12580441 - Rotor for a planar drive system and planar drive system (2026-03-17),
12. 12576722 - Energy transmission in a linear transport system (2026-03-17),
13. 12567892 - Data transmission in a linear transport system (2026-03-03),
14. 12525861 - Method for processing an object with the aid of a planar drive system (2026-01-13),
15. 12455540 - Method of controlling an automation system having control redundancy, and automation system (2025-10-28),
Company Overview
Beckhoff Automation GmbH, headquartered in Verl, Germany, specializes in advanced automation systems that enhance industrial processes. The company is renowned for its innovative technologies, including linear transport systems, planar drive systems, and industrial robots. Beckhoff's expertise extends to automation networks, data transmission, control programs, and safety modules, positioning it as a leader in the automation sector. Their solutions are designed to optimize efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing environments, catering to a diverse range of industries.
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212 Patents

#1 in Verl

#276 in Germany

#4,018 in the World

Verl, DE
Verl, Germany

Beckhoff Automation Gmbh

Forward Citations = 389

155 inventors:

goldMedal Hans Beckhoff (52 out of 64 patents)

silverMedal Dirk Janssen (47 out of 48 patents)

bronzeMedal Holger Büttner (41 out of 41 patents)

4.  Thomas Rettig (38 out of 39 patents)

5.  Uwe Prüssmeier (28 out of 28 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Beckhoff Automation Gmbh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/beckhoff-automation

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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