# Hans Beckhoff: founder, Beckhoff Automation

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German physicist and founder of Beckhoff Automation, a pioneer of PC-based control technology. Has led the family-owned company since 1980 and remains Managing Director.

- **Verification posture:** reported

## Current roles (2)

- [Beckhoff Automation](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/beckhoff.md) Founder and Managing Director (secondary-verified)
- [Beckhoff Automation](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/beckhoff.md) Managing Director (secondary-verified)

## Sources (1)

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beckhoff_Automation


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