Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 for Automation

According to Beckoff, Version 3 of TwinCAT is more open, flexible, easily extendable and, using multi-core CPUs, faster than current PC-based controllers. In accordance with the all-in-one concept, TwinCAT 3 includes all major programming languages from the automation and IT world.

In addition to classic programming according to IEC 61131, its object-oriented extensions can now also be used along with the programming languages C and C++. The Matlab/Simulink interface is also integrated via the real-time workshop.

Other features include the use of different programming languages, multi-core and support for 64-bit operating systems in the run-time area. Existing programs can be converted to the new environment.