A revolution in linear transport systems: XTS®

The eXtended Transport System^® (XTS^®) offers paradigm-shifting capabilities for motion control and mechatronics by combining the advantages of proven rotary and linear motion principles into a modular platform. With its compact and flexible design, the advanced mechatronic system can reduce packaging machine footprint up to 50%.

XTS contains all necessary functions to support efficient integration in motion control architectures. With attached mechanical guide rails, XTS motor modules feature directly integrated power electronics, EtherCAT^® communication and position measurement. An unlimited number of wireless XTS movers can be controlled with high dynamics at up to 4 m/s on extremely customizable paths. The XTS enables flexible mass production down to lot size 1 for the smart factories of today.

Beckhoff establishes a new linear motion principle
The application possibilities of XTS are virtually limitless: Movers can accelerate, brake, position and synchronize themselves on the fly with automatic collision avoidance provided by TwinCAT 3 software. They can take up absolute positions and positions relative to each other; they can group themselves and accumulate; they can create clamping forces in motion, drive through curves and along straights, recover energy through regenerative braking and use both the return and outward paths for transport purposes.