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

EtherCAT: fast, precise, flexible

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. More...

Shanghai Industrial Fair 2024 wraps up with a focus on network architecture and security

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. More...

IEEE IECON 2024: EtherCAT @ IES Industry Forum

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. More...

EtherCAT Roadshow China

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. More...

EtherCAT Seminar in Belgium

Sep 2024 | We cordially invite you to register for the EtherCAT Seminar in Mechelen, Belgium, on October 15, 2024. More...

Join our EtherCAT talk at Automatik in Denmark!

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! More...

ETG to showcase at IAS 2024 in Shanghai

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. More...

TechnoFrontier 2024: About 500 visitors at ETG booth

Aug 2024 | The TechnoFrontier 2024 ended with a great success. About 500 visitors stopped by the ETG Joint Booth. More...

Automation Taipei 2024: ETG Booth

Aug 2024 | For the first time, ETG will be participating in the Automation Taipei Intelligence and Robot Show in Taiwan! More...

Almost 300 listen to EtherCAT presentations in Tokyo and Osaka

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. More...

Latest Product Entries

Remote I/O IP67 by Lapp

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.

Industrial PC IndustrialPI by Pilz

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.

Network-enabled amGardpro interlock by Fortress Safety

Oct 2024 | EtherCAT/FSoE supported on the amGardpro networked range of interlocks and control stations from Fortress Safety

Embedded Systems and Software Services by TÜV SÜD

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.

EMM *EtherCAT Master Module by KSJ

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.

RB100 ROS2 Robot Control Board by KSJ

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.).

QEC-RXXMP Series by ICOP

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.

Augent® OPG550 by INFICON

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.

RMP Windows — Master & Motion Controller by RSI

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.

RMP Linux — Master & Motion Controller by RSI

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.

THERMASGARD TM65 EtherCAT P by S+S Regeltechnik

Sep 2024 | THERMASGARD® TM 65 - EtherCAT P - Immersion/ screw-in/ duct temperature measuring transducer

THERMASGARD MWTM EtherCAT P by S+S Regeltechnik

Sep 2024 | THERMASGARD® MWTM - EtherCAT P - Mean value temperature measuring transducer

THERMASGARD HFTM EtherCAT P by S+S Regeltechnik

Sep 2024 | THERMASGARD® HFTM - EtherCAT P - Sleeve sensor with temperature measuring transducer

THERMASGARD ALTM2 EtherCAT P by S+S Regeltechnik

Sep 2024 | THERMASGARD® ALTM 2 - EtherCAT P - Surface-contact temperature measuring transducer/ pipe surface-contact sensor

HYGRASGARD KFTF EtherCAT P by S+S Regeltechnik

Sep 2024 | HYGRASGARD® KFTF - EtherCAT P - Duct humidity and temperature sensor (± 2.0%)

 


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