Industrial Ethernet and in particular EtherCAT are hot topics in the world wide automation industry: Classical fieldbus systems are challenged by new technologies that provide more performance and support for internet protocols. Automation system users have to decide if, when and how to adopt these next generation networks.

Why attend?
Learn about the benefits and the challenges of Industrial Ethernet. EtherCAT seminars are free-of-charge educational events delivered by the experts. Explore and understand EtherCAT technology. Talk with EtherCAT experts face-to-face, and discover the Sponsors' table-top exhibition: See how EtherCAT can help you! See agenda and venues for more details.

Where are they being held?
Feel free to register for one of the seminars at the following dates and locations:

• May 23, 2012 | Birmingham
• May 24, 2012 | Bristol

Who should attend?
These full-day seminars specifically address users as well as system integrators to learn about EtherCAT and other Industrial Ethernet technologies.

Please register, if you are...

• in charge of control & automation systems with machine builders and OEMs
• working with system integrators or design firms for machine builders or end users
• involved in application and controls design or product management
• interested to know the latest trends in industrial automation and how fieldbus selection plays an important role
• interested in application examples and possible migration strategies

Join us for a one-day seminar in Birmingham or Bristol from May 23-24!
The seminars are free of charge and will show the benefits and the challenges of Industrial Ethernet. EtherCAT seminars are educational events from experts and provide an insight into EtherCAT technology and its applications in the UK and worldwide.

The seminars are supported by Baumüller Nürnberg, Beckhoff Automation, Deutschmann Automation, MKS Instruments, Omron, SEW-EURODRIVE and Trio Motion Technology.

We look forward seeing you at the seminars!