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.
Who we are
ETG News
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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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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Latest Product Entries
Jul 2025 | Hiteco Powertech 400 series ATC electrospindles are ideal for machining wood and aluminum. They can reach up to 16 kW with electric fan or liquid cooling for intensive processing.
Jul 2025 | Hiteco Robotech HX 3C series ATC electrospindles are ideal for machining aluminium and composite materials. They can reach up to 25 kW with liquid cooling for intensive processing.
Jul 2025 | H4-lab’s QCAT106 is an extremenly compact 6-port EtherCAT® switch that enables easy integration of EtherCAT® communication in embedded systems.
Jul 2025 | H4 lab is a Canadian R&D company dedicated to the design of bleeding edge robotic products and offering development services. Our expertise comprises but is not limited to the EtherCAT® protocol.
Jul 2025 | Triductor Technology released its ESC chips in Q4 2023, including the TR8253 (integrates current‐mode PHYs and support 16 digital I/Os) and the TR8211 (support 32 digital I/Os). They are widely used in industrial applications, such as distributed I/O systems, motor control, sensors, robots, etc.
Jul 2025 | The TR8253‐EVB EtherCAT SubDevice Evaluation Board is an easy‐to‐use and flexible development plattform. Designers can evaluate the TR8253 EtherCAT functions in EtherCAT SubDevice applications with MCUs or DSPs via PDI interfaces, such as SPI, HBI and SQI.
Jul 2025 | ADLINK’s EtherCAT solution integrates hardware, middleware, and software for real-time automation, featuring Softmotion control, ECAT I/O, and hot-swappable modules, ensuring efficiency, precision, and reliability.
Jul 2025 | E-MCC controllers integrate Zaber’s motion stages into EtherCAT with plug-and-play ease. Achieve precision motion in minutes
with Zaber’s wide range of linear, rotary, and multi-axis stages.
Jul 2025 | CompactMotion are freely programmable servo controllers. The universal feedback interface allows the control of servomotors from different manufacturers in a wide variety of designs.
Jul 2025 | The VariMotion multi-axis system is a high-performance and highly flexible drive system for applications that place the highest demands on servo technology.
Jul 2025 | Watlow’s POWERGLIDE® is a unique embodiment of Watlow's Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) technology and combines temperature and power control into one ATS-enabled device ideal for semiconductor processing applications.
Jul 2025 | Watlow’s PM PLUS®, the enhanced EZ-ZONE® PM, is now more intuitive and features an enhanced interface for easier programming and readability with a SMOOTH-TOUCH™ keypad creating an industry leading user experience.
Jul 2025 | Watlow’s Mini8™ multi-loop controller offers high performance temperature and process control. It is also a very competitive and compact data acquisition device.
Jul 2025 | Watlow’s Eurotherm® EPack™ compact SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) power controllers: Efficient Power Control for Electrical Heating Applications.
Jul 2025 | The AGD101-EC is an intelligent drive with 12V to 90V DC power input. It can drive a wide range of voice coil, rotary servo motor, direct-drive linear motor and direct-drive rotary motor.
