EtherCAT

is the open real-time Ethernet network originally developed by Beckhoff. EtherCAT sets new standards for real-time performance and topology flexibility.
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EtherCAT Technology Group

The ETG is a global organization in which OEM, End Users and Technology Providers join forces to support and promote the further technology development.
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ETG News

ETG welcomes Norwalt Automation Group as member 8000

Feb 2025 | At the end of 2024, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) reached another milestone in its membership development and now counts 8000 members with the addition of U.S.-based Norwalt Automation Group. More...

EtherCAT Seminar Series Malaysia

Jan 2025 | We cordially invite you to an exclusive EtherCAT Seminar Series in Malaysia in February this year, taking place at venues in Melaka, Petaling Jaya, and Penang.The seminars are aimed at all end users, device manufacturers, system integrators, machine builders and research institutes who want to learn more about EtherCAT and Industrial Ethernet. More...

EtherCAT Seminar Series Vietnam

Jan 2025 | We cordially invite you to an exclusive EtherCAT Seminar Series in Vietnam, taking place at venues in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in February this year.The seminar is aimed at all end users, device manufacturers, system integrators, machine builders and research institutes who want to learn more about EtherCAT and Industrial Ethernet. More...

EtherCAT Seminar Indonesia

Jan 2025 | We cordially invite you to an exclusive EtherCAT seminar in Semarang, Indonesia in February this year.The seminar is aimed at all end users, device manufacturers, system integrators, machine builders and research institutes who want to learn more about EtherCAT and Industrial Ethernet. More...

EtherCAT International Technology Week (ITW) World Series 2025

Jan 2025 | We are pleased to invite all developers working on EtherCAT controllers, devices, configurators, codes and tools to this year's EtherCAT International Technology Week (ITW) World Series. More...

Start of the year: Successful EtherCAT seminar series in Korea

Jan 2025 | We started the year just as actively as we ended the previous one and held a very successful EtherCAT seminar series in Korea on January 15 and 16. More...

Warm holiday wishes from the EtherCAT Technology Group!

Dec 2024 | As we wrap up another incredible year, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and warmest holiday wishes to all our followers, members, and friends around the globe. More...

Members elect ETG Board of Directors at SPS 2024

Dec 2024 | The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) traditionally uses the first evening of the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, as an opportunity to hold its Membership Assembly – every two years, the board of the EtherCAT user organization is also re-elected as part of this event. This year, all three board members were unanimously re-elected. More...

2024 European EtherCAT Plug Fest strengthens interoperability

Dec 2024 | The second 2024 European EtherCAT Plug Fest which recently took place at the Panasonic Campus in Ottobrunn, Germany, brought together vendors of EtherCAT controllers, devices, codes, and tools. More...

Korean EtherCAT brochure: new version available for download

Nov 2024 | In close cooperation with the ETG office in Korea, the EtherCAT Technology Group has finalized a revised version of the Korean EtherCAT brochure, which is now available. More...

Latest Product Entries

Wireless Safety HMI "SM200A00S00" by ACD

Feb 2025 | The Safety Mount SM200 is a wireless handheld control unit, extending the Wireless Safety HMI product line. Certified to the highest safety level PLe, the integrated safety electronics detect all operating elements, providing seamless and safe control in industrial environments.

Sendix S58 encoders with FSoE interface

Jan 2025 | The optical absolute Sendix S58 FSoE encoders are based on the new Kübler Industrial Ethernet encoder platform and are therefore already designed today for future Industry 4.0 concepts.

UC1-EC by OPTEC FA

Jan 2025 | Management and control of sensors over a network: Compact slave adapter to EtherCAT network offering mixed connection with fiber sensor and displacement sensor amplifiers.

UR-ES16DT by OPTEX FA

Jan 2025 | Highly functional IO-Link Master for various industrial Ethernet.

Fast-Speed DIO by Hivertec

Jan 2025 | This product is a compact I/O device the size of a credit card. Input/output can be freely set in units of 8 points, and up to 128 points can be connected.

Gable™-IMU ONE Series

Dec 2024 | World’s smallest EtherCAT® IMU + GPS + Compass: Precise and reliable for demanding use-cases.

Gable™-IMU 600 Series

Dec 2024 | EtherCAT enabled IMU and GNSS/INS solutions equipped with XSENS® MTi-600 sensors (IMU, VRU, AHRS, GNSS, INS, RTK).

DX50D Series Servo Drive by Hollysys

Dec 2024 | High dynamic performance with a compact footprint: the DX50D servo solution for industrial automation applications.

i950 by Lenze

Dec 2024 | The intelligent i950 cabinet servo inverter can be easily integrated into modular machine solutions on the basis of prepared technology applications - parameterization instead of programming.

CD_582+FS ECT by TR Electronic

Oct 2024 | Functionally safe encoder with ECT FSoE in standard size 58 mm now available from encoder specialist TR Electronic. Optionally with through hollow shaft or solid shaft.

XMC SERIES (XMC-E08/16/32A, E32C) by LS ELECTRIC

Oct 2024 | EtherCAT-Based motion control system ensuring efficient system environment.

XGK/XGI Series Extension (XGF-XM32E, XGF-PN4B/8B/16B) by LS ELECTRIC

Oct 2024 | Servo Drive control through EtherCAT CoE protocol

XGI-CPUZ Series by LS ELECTRIC

Oct 2024 | The next generation solution featuring high processing power, compact size and strong engineering Environment.

XGB SERIES (XBF-PN04B/08B) by LS ELECTRIC

Oct 2024 | XGB is a micro PLC that offers maximum performance at minimum cost. With its high functionality, XGB supports from simple control system to complex task. XGB offers user-oriented integrated control. Based on its strengths, XGB can be used in many application fields.

EtherCAT Adapter (XEL-BSSCT) by LS ELECTRIC

Oct 2024 | In addtion to EtherCAT masters (XMC-E32A/16A/08A/E32C), XEL-BSSCT EtherCAT Adapter Module offers a total motion solution by providing connectivity with devices such as sensors and analog modules.

 


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