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
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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Jun 2025 | We will be attending the Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD) event in Shenzhen, China, from June 4 to 6, 2025, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.
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Jun 2025 | This June, experts from the ETG will be making seminar stops in Mexico again. These free-of-charge seminars are geared toward automation professionals, device manufacturers, system integrators, product managers, decisions makers, and students.
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Jun 2025 | We cordially invite you to EtherCAT CONNECT USA 2025, a new in-person seminar series hosted by the EtherCAT Technology Group. This June, experts from the ETG will be making seminar stops in five US cities to explain the EtherCAT technology.
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May 2025 | Last week, our EtherCAT Seminar Series took place across Norway – five cities in five consecutive days, from north to south. The series was organized and technically supported by our colleague Oliver Fels, with valuable local support from Beckhoff Automation.
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May 2025 | Recently, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) once again invited its members to a Plug Fest, this time specifically targeting developers and manufacturers of devices with Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) functionality.
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May 2025 | On May 20, the EtherCAT Technology Day was successfully held in Hangzhou, gathering over 40 engineers from various industries for a day of innovation and knowledge exchange.
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Latest Product Entries
Jul 2025 | Your ideal low voltage DC servo drive for applications where space, high performance, low heat generation and safety are critical for success. Full CiA-402 compliant and FSoE certified.
Jul 2025 | Your ideal low voltage DC servo drive for applications where space, high performance, low heat generation and safety are critical for success. Full CiA-402 compliant and FSoE certified.
Jun 2025 | Plug and play EtherCAT 402 training kit with Maxxon EPOS4 drive, ideal for motion control training, prototyping, and R&D, with full CiA-402 compliance and safe 24 V operation.
Jun 2025 | HMS Networks launches the Ixxat Mobilizer Series, an advanced automotive gateway, featuring robust design, user-friendly software, and high-performing standards like CAN FD and Automotive Ethernet.
Jun 2025 | Beckhoff offers a wide range of compact, modular, and scalable drive solutions at I/O level for connecting all common drive technologies such as servo, stepper, BLDC, and DC motors in the low voltage range up to 48 V.
Jun 2025 | The KSMC-ECAT EM4 is a powerful, PC-based EtherCAT Master Motion Controller built on an industrial x86 platform.
Jun 2025 | The servo system MINAS A7B series is an advanced EtherCAT servo driver for high-performance motion control!
Apr 2025 | Advanced AC Servo Drive ASD-A3-EP series with Functional Safety
Mar 2025 | EtherCAT, Low Power, High Performance & Robust Security base on Lattice Nexus platform.
Mar 2025 | The ET9403 FSoE Conformance Test Tool (FSoE CTT) enables in-house testing of Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) MainInstance devices with EtherCAT interface.
Mar 2025 | EtherCAT Slip Rings by Meridian Laboratory Deliver Seamless Communication with Zero Bit Errors, Zero Packet Loss, and Zero Maintenance.
Feb 2025 | KeDrive D5 as a product in the KeDrive product family impresses with its high dynamics and precision thanks to high-performance motor control for synchronous, asynchronous, linear and torque motors. The KeDrive D5 is ideal for energy-efficient applications where only a few axes are required. This includes not only applications in mechanical engineering, but also for example in medical technology, intralogistics and device and apparatus construction.
Feb 2025 | As one of cpcCells’ members, cpc provides Will1 series servo drive to build our own control system.
Feb 2025 | The VLT® Integrated Servo Drive ISD® 520 is a decentral, high-performing motor integrated drive for harsh machine environments and provides various advanced functional safety over fieldbus.
Feb 2025 | The VLT® Decentral Servo Drive DSD 520 is a decentral, high-performing motor nearby drive for harsh machine environments and provides various advanced functional safety over fieldbus.
