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
Nov 2024 | At the end of October, ETG China hosted a series of successful seminars in Beijing, Wuhan and Shenzhen, presenting the latest developments in EtherCAT technology.
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Nov 2024 | Today we announce that the ETG Office China moved to a new address on November 1st, 2024.
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Oct 2024 | We are excited to participate in the 50th Anniversary of IEEE IECON, taking place from November 3-6, 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk in Chicago, IL. We invite attendees to visit us at booth #200, located conveniently near the exhibition entrance.
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Oct 2024 | The EtherCAT Technology Group will be showcasing at PACK EXPO International 2024, the world's leading packaging and processing event, taking place from November 3-6, 2024.
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Oct 2024 | The highly anticipated SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2024 will take place from November 12 to November 14 at the NürnbergMesse in Nuremberg, Germany. Among the participants, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) will once again feature their renowned joint booth in Hall 5, Booth 310.
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Oct 2024 | The MODEX 2024 show in Atlanta (GA), USA, was a while ago, but our colleagues there shot an exciting video interview with our Executive Director Martin Rostan that we don't want to withhold from you.
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Oct 2024 | This year's Shanghai Industrial Fair has successfully concluded, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and industrial innovations. Among the highlights was the impressive EtherCAT display, which once again demonstrated its performance advantages in real-time communication systems.
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Sep 2024 | ETG is excited to announce our participation in the 50th Anniversary of IEEE IECON, taking place from November 3-6, 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. You can find us at Booth 200, located near the entrance of the exhibition area.
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Sep 2024 | ETG will organise three EtherCAT Seminars in Beijing, Wuhan and Shenzhen in late October. The event is sponsored and supported by several ETG member organisations.
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Sep 2024 | We cordially invite you to register for the EtherCAT Seminar in Mechelen, Belgium, on October 15, 2024.
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Latest Product Entries
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.
Oct 2024 | EtherCAT-Based motion control system ensuring efficient system environment.
Oct 2024 | Servo Drive control through EtherCAT CoE protocol
Oct 2024 | The next generation solution featuring high processing power, compact size and strong engineering Environment.
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.
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.
Oct 2024 | IO-Link master as single and multiprotocol, including IO-Link Hub, as well as digital multiprotocol module. Wide temperature range from -40 °C to +70 °C, high degree of protection IP 67 and IP 69K.
Oct 2024 | IndustrialPI is versatile industrial PC based on the familiar Raspberry Pi technology. IndustrialPI can be used purely as an industrial PC, as an industrial controller (soft PLC) or as an IIoT gateway for your data.
Oct 2024 | EtherCAT/FSoE supported on the amGardpro networked range of interlocks and control stations from Fortress Safety
Oct 2024 | Benefit from our comprehensive portfolio of testing, inspection and certification services for your hard- and software systems. We support you from chip design to overall evaluation of your system.
Oct 2024 | The EtherCAT Master can be installed in an existing customer's operating environment by installing this module. The data to be sent and received via EtherCAT communication and the data of the customer's system are sent and received via the DPRAM in the module. 16-bit parallel data bus is required.
Oct 2024 | Real-time communication from the ROS2 platform from the upper motion system calculation information capture to motion control is realized on a single FPGA-equipped board. Provides an on-board development platform (board, software environment, OS, drivers, communication, etc.).
Oct 2024 | ICOP's QEC-RXXMP: A Three-Axis EtherCAT Stepper Motor Controller with Encoder Interface achieving 125μs High-Speed Synchronous control, Supporting CiA402 Communication and G-code Mode.
Oct 2024 | The INFICON Augent® Optical Plasma Gauge is a compact and intelligent solution for vacuum monitoring. It combines two sensor technologies. Gas type monitoring and total pressure measurement.
Oct 2024 | RMP EtherCAT is a Windows based soft motion controller and master that is programmable in C++, C#, VB, or Python. RMP offers an open solution that works seamlessly with all EtherCAT-compatible SubDevices. As of September 2024, RMP works with 400+ SubDevices provided by over 58 manufacturers.
