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TIMETABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Inscription: 9:00
Start of presentations: 9:30
End of seminar: 14:55 + optional tour (~1 hour)!
SPEAKER & PRESENTATIONS
Main speaker: Oliver Fels from the EtherCAT Technology Group. For the complete list of speakers please click here. ETG presentations are given in English language, others possibly in Swedish. The time schedule, order and titles may vary.
PRIVATE SESSION
You are welcome to take the opportunity to meet with the EtherCAT expert during the seminar breaks or lunch. To arrange a private meeting, please submit a request through the online registration form.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
Will be offered free of charge
AGENDA
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9:00 |
Inscription, tabletop exhibition, welcome |
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9:30 |
EtherCAT: the why and how
Eliminating bottlenecks with EtherCAT: processing in real time! This is a primer on EtherCAT, covering how it operates, key functional principles, integrated safety features, and performance data compared to competitors.
Oliver Fels, EtherCAT Technology Group
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10:40 |
Diagnostics features far beyond the usual
An overview of the diagnostic features of the EtherCAT MainDevice and SubDevices and their role in maximizing uptime, minimizing downtime, and aiding in network troubleshooting.
Oliver Fels, EtherCAT Technology Group
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11:00 |
Coffee and tea break, tabletop exhibition, ask the experts |
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11:30 |
MITC, a collaboration platform for smart production development
Anna Bird & Joakim Örneskans, MITC |
11:55 |
Migration from classical fieldbus systems
See some best practice examples how to migrate from a classic fieldbus system to EtherCAT easily
Oliver Fels, EtherCAT Technology Group |
12:10 |
Cyber-resilience thanks to EtherCAT
Cyber security is getting more and more important! This presentation is an examination of the resilience of EtherCAT against cyber threats.
Oliver Fels, EtherCAT Technology Group
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12:30 |
Lunch, tabletop exhibition, ask the experts |
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13:30 |
EtherCAT Adoption Rates
Looking back at 20+ years of ETG and EtherCAT technology, resulting in the biggest product variatey in the Industry and exceptional growth of both the technology and organization.
Oliver Fels, EtherCAT Technology Group
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13:40 |
Developing an Automotive HIL Test System with the LAN925X ESC
Richard Prestedge, Volvo Technology
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14:00 |
What’s next? EtherCAT G + G10
EtherCAT G provides enhanced performance for high-speed machines and data-intensive applications. The parallel processing of segments significantly reduces propagation delay times while maintaining full compatibility with 100 Mbit/s EtherCAT devices.
Oliver Fels, EtherCAT Technology Group
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14:15 |
More sales thanks to EtherCAT: how does that work?
Explore various successful EtherCAT applications in robotics, marine, and oil and gas industries.
Oliver Fels, EtherCAT Technology Group
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14:40 |
Wrap-Up, Q&A, Coffee Break, End of seminar |
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14:55 |
Optional: Tour through MITC
Michael Wray, Advancing Manufacturing Expertise and Technology, MITC |
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15:55 |
End of tour |
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Dates and Venues:
Tuesday | September 16, 2025
MITC, Eskilstuna
Thursday | September 18, 2025
PTC, Trollhättan
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