EtherCAT
is the open real-time Ethernet network originally developed by Beckhoff. EtherCAT sets new standards for real-time performance and topology flexibility.
Why use EtherCAT?
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
Oct 2025 | The SPS will take place from November 25 to 27, 2025, in Nuremberg, marking a pivotal event for the automation industry. The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) will proudly participate with a prominent joint booth (in hall 5 booth 310) and will convene its annual Membership Assembly at the convention center on November 25.
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Oct 2025 | ETG is attending the IIFES 2025 from November 19-21 in Tokyo. The show will continue to play the role of a platform for innovation, collaboration, and co-creation in Japanese manufacturing, and the theme of the event is that IIFES will be at the center of this, working with a variety of exhibitors to lead the future of manufacturing, and the future of Japan.
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Aug 2025 | We cordially invite you to the EtherCAT Technology Days Sweden 2025, hosted by the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG). This September, the ETG will be making seminar stops in Eskilstuna (September 16) and in Trollhättan (September 18) to explain why EtherCAT is the fieldbus of choice.
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Aug 2025 | From September 23 to 27, the Shanghai Industrial Fair (IAS) will kick off in grand style. At the event, the ETG will once again collaborate with domestic and international member organizations to showcase the latest products and solutions featuring EtherCAT technology at the joint booth (Booth Number: 6.1H - D129), offering attendees a feast of cutting-edge technological innovations.
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Jul 2025 | As we prepare for the EtherCAT Roadshow 2025 in Brazil, we’re pleased to announce that our updated EtherCAT brochure is now available in Portuguese!
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Jul 2025 | We are excited to announce the EtherCAT Roadshow 2025 in Brazil, taking place from July 30 to August 6, 2025. Join us for a series of free, half-day seminars in Campinas, São Caetano do Sul, Caxias do Sul, and Curitiba.
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Jul 2025 | Visit the ETG booth 1-N03 at the TECHNO FRONTIER 2025 from July 23 to 25! We will show EtherCAT products that are being sold and supported in Japan.
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Jul 2025 | Device compatibility and interoperability are important factors for the success of a communication technology. The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) attaches great importance to this and has recently published the Chinese version of the ETG.7010 EtherCAT Conformance Guide to provide EtherCAT users with important guidance and reference.
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Jun 2025 | With a few days to spare, we would like to take the opportunity to share with you a little wrap-up of the EtherCAT seminar series held last week in the USA. Under the new name EtherCAT CONNECT, we invited all EtherCAT enthusiasts and those who want to become one to locations in Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Denver and Houston.
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Jun 2025 | Join us on June 24 in Shenyang for the EtherCAT Technology Day, hosted by ETG and supported by Beckhoff China. Whether you're new to EtherCAT or experienced – gain compact insights and fresh ideas.
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Latest Product Entries
Nov 2025 | Beckhoff offers a wide range of preassembled cables for safe, fast, error-free installation. Available ex-stock in standard and custom lengths, with no minimum order quantity.
Nov 2025 | Beckhoff offers a diverse portfolio of infrastructure components that connect all devices seamlessly, enabling flexible EtherCAT topologies, extended distances, and versatile master and slave configurations.
Nov 2025 | The TwinSAFE integrated safety solution represents the consistent continuation of the open and PC-based control philosophy from Beckhoff. Due to their modularity and versatility, the TwinSAFE terminals fit seamlessly into the Beckhoff control system.
Nov 2025 | Modular IP20/IP67 solutions for power feed, surge & overcurrent protection, potential distribution, field power, and TwinSAFE SC safety integration.
Nov 2025 | The TwinSAFE SC (Single Channel) technology enables the use of standard signals for safety tasks in any networks of fieldbuses.
Nov 2025 | Beckhoff CX Embedded PCs merge PC power and modular DIN‑rail I/O: plug‑in EtherCAT support, ARM to Intel options, TwinCAT programming and flexible expansion for compact, scalable industrial control.
Nov 2025 | EtherCAT I/O for position, frequency, displacement & angle: scalable channels, integrated sensor power, supports SSI/EnDat/BiSS, SinCos/HTL, LVDT; absolute & incremental; Distributed Clocks sync.
Nov 2025 | EtherCAT I/O potentiometer modules: 1–6 channels, single‑ended/differential/isolated, 16/24‑bit, high sampling with XFC; IP20/IP67, multifunctional (RTD, TC, resistance, bridge).
Nov 2025 | EtherCAT I/O bridge modules: 1–4 ch, differential/isolated, 16/24‑bit, high sampling with XFC, extended temp/shock/vibration ranges. Multifunctional (voltage/RTD/TC/pot). IP20/IP67, calibration options.
Nov 2025 | EtherCAT I/O resistance modules: 1–8 channels, differential/single-ended/isolated, 16/24‑bit, high sampling with XFC, IP20/IP67 terminals and Box modules, factory or ISO17025/DAkkS calibrated.
Nov 2025 | Pressure modules measure differential (between two ports) or relative (vs. ambient); Beckhoff’s IP20/IP67 EtherCAT portfolio includes couplers, plug‑ins, terminals (metal/intrinsically‑safe) and Box modules.
Nov 2025 | IEPE sensors (Integrated Electronics Piezo‑Electric) are used for vibration and acoustics. EtherCAT I/O modules offer various channel counts and resolutions, high accuracy, fast sampling, XFC and multifunctional modes.
Nov 2025 | Beckhoff offers real‑time energy monitoring in EtherCAT I/O—measuring voltage, current and power to detect faults (e.g. phase loss, bearing wear) early. ISO50001‑ready, scalable with TwinCAT.
Nov 2025 | EtherCAT I/O modules connect resistance temperature sensors, output ohms or convert to temperature (Pt, Ni, KTY, etc.). Available in 1–8 channels, diff/single/isolated, 16/24-bit, high sampling, XFC.
Nov 2025 | The SIG300 Sensor Integration Gateway is a high-performance IO-Link Master with eight ports (class A/B) that consolidates the data from the connected devices and forwards them to the higher level system.
