Beckhoff TwinCAT HMI
The next generation of HMI.
Overview
TwinCAT HMI is Beckhoff's solution for creating human-machine interfaces. It is directly integrated into the Microsoft Visual Studio environment alongside the PLC, motion control, and safety logic. A key feature is its reliance on standard web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS), which makes the resulting HMI platform-independent. It can run on any device with a modern web browser, from Beckhoff's own panels to tablets and smartphones, without requiring plugins.
✨ Key Features
- Based on standard web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, CSS)
- Integrated into Visual Studio with the rest of the TwinCAT project
- Platform-independent, responsive design
- WYSIWYG graphical editor
- Extensible with custom controls
- Client-side and server-side logic implementation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Full integration into the Visual Studio-based TwinCAT 3 environment
- Consistent use of open web standards for maximum flexibility
- High performance due to direct connection to the TwinCAT real-time kernel
Unique Value: Offers a completely modern, web-based HMI solution that is seamlessly integrated into the same powerful engineering environment used for PLC, motion, and safety, enabling a highly efficient and unified development workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- High-performance packaging machines
- Robotics and handling systems
- Wind turbine control
- Building automation
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple, standalone HMI applications not using the Beckhoff ecosystem
- Projects where developers lack any familiarity with web technologies
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more open and standards-based approach to HMI development (HTML5, JS) compared to proprietary integrated solutions, and a tighter integration with the real-time system than standalone web SCADA packages.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Beckhoff Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 7-day free trial
Free tier: The engineering environment (TE2000) is free. Runtimes (TF2000) are licensed based on the number of clients.
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