B&R Automation Studio is a single programming tool for every part of a B&R automation project: control, motion, safety, HMI and communication. If you are working with B&R PLCs, servo drives or panels, this is the software you need.
What is the latest version?
The current release is Automation Studio 6.7 (version 6.7.0.187, released June 2026). Automation Studio 6 is the version to use for new projects. Older 4.x versions are still available for maintaining existing machines.
Where to download Automation Studio
Automation Studio is downloaded from the B&R website, and a free 90 day evaluation licence is available so you can try it before you buy. You will need a B&R login, or you can create a free account.
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The download link for Automation Studio 6 (latest version)
The link to all versions, including 4.x
The free 90 day evaluation licence page
A few install tips
What Automation Studio includes
IEC 61131-3, C, C++, CFC
Seamless integrationXML format for project files
All files in plain textPLCopen
Motion and safety technologyPOWERLINK
Open Ethernet-based real-time fieldbusopenSAFETY
Fieldbus-independent integrated safetySimulation
Matlab, MapleSim
All fieldbus systems
POWERLINK, CANopen, DeviceNet, Modbus IDA, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Io-Link, Ethernet/IP, FDT/DTM, EDS, GSDSQL interface
Direct database access from the PLCERP / MES / SCADA
Direct connection to supervisory control levelECAD systems
Round-trip engineering with EPLAN Electric P8
Local support for B&R Automation Studio
DAANET is B&R's first Authorised Value Provider in Australia. Our team can help with Automation Studio setup, licensing questions, hardware selection and B&R automation projects across Australia and New Zealand.
Contact DAANET or call 1300 322 638 to discuss your application.