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
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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Sep 2024 | Come and visit the AUTOMATIK 2024 in Brøndby - the place for automation, motion & drives in Denmark: Attend the daily presentation 'Ditch the switch with EtherCAT' for free!
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Aug 2024 | We are set to participate in the upcoming Industrial Automation Show (IAS) 2024, taking place from September 24 to September 28 in Shanghai, China. As a leading event in the field, IAS brings together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the latest trends and technologies in industrial automation.
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Aug 2024 | The TechnoFrontier 2024 ended with a great success. About 500 visitors stopped by the ETG Joint Booth.
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Aug 2024 | For the first time, ETG will be participating in the Automation Taipei Intelligence and Robot Show in Taiwan!
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Jul 2024 | We recently took part in the Industrial Open Network Fair 2024 in Japan. The presentations given by our Japanese EtherCAT expert Masanori Obata were extremely well received and a total of almost 300 people attended in Tokyo and Osaka to find out more about EtherCAT.
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Latest Product Entries
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.
Oct 2024 | RMP EtherCAT is a Linux 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.
Sep 2024 | THERMASGARD® TM 65 - EtherCAT P - Immersion/ screw-in/ duct temperature measuring transducer
Sep 2024 | THERMASGARD® MWTM - EtherCAT P - Mean value temperature measuring transducer
Sep 2024 | THERMASGARD® HFTM - EtherCAT P - Sleeve sensor with temperature measuring transducer
Sep 2024 | THERMASGARD® ALTM 2 - EtherCAT P - Surface-contact temperature measuring transducer/ pipe surface-contact sensor
Sep 2024 | HYGRASGARD® KFTF - EtherCAT P - Duct humidity and temperature sensor (± 2.0%)
Sep 2024 | HYGRASGARD® AFTF - EtherCAT P - On-wall humidity and temperature sensor (± 2.0%)
Sep 2024 | Industrial Ethernet cables are available in stranded or solid options. A range of shielded copper cables for use in industrial Ethernet networks, designed to withstand the entire spectrum of temperature extremes, solvents, oils, and chemicals,they feature a variety of outer jacket materials.
Sep 2024 | CTi launches Industrial Ethernet Assembly, supporting 10 Gbit/s data rates. Available in “M12 X Code to M12 X Code” and “M12 X Code to RJ45,” with 100% transmission and IP67 water-proof tests, and various outer jackets.
Sep 2024 | Teknic's EtherCAT integrated brushless servo motors (IP66K / IP67): available to buy online. ClearPath-EC™ are one of the most compact EtherCAT servo systems available, starting at $599 (qty. 1-9).
