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 brochure now available in Portuguese ahead of roadshow 2025 in Brazil

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! More...

EtherCAT Roadshow 2025 in Brazil

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. More...

TECHNO-FRONTIER 2025: ETG Booth

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. More...

New edition! The Chinese version of the ETG.7010 EtherCAT Conformance Guide is now online

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. More...

EtherCAT CONNECT USA: Successful event series

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. More...

EtherCAT Technology Day in Shenyang

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. More...

IAMD Shenzhen 2025: ETG Booth

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. More...

EtherCAT Seminar Series | Mexico

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. More...

EtherCAT CONNECT USA

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. More...

EtherCAT Seminar Series in Norway: Five events in five days

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. More...

Latest Product Entries

TR8253/TR8211 series by Triductor

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.

TR8253‐EVB by Triductor

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.

ECAT-IO M Series by ADLINK

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.

E-MCC Universal Motion / Motor Controllers by Zaber Technologies

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.

CompactMotion - universal servo drive by Promicon

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.

VariMotion - multi-axis system by Promicon

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.

POWERGLIDE® Controller by Watlow

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.

PM PLUS™ PID by Watlow

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.

Mini8® Loop Controller by Watlow

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.

Eurotherm® EPack™ SCR by Watlow

Jul 2025 | Watlow’s Eurotherm® EPack™ compact SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) power controllers: Efficient Power Control for Electrical Heating Applications.

AGD101-EC by Agito Akribis

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.

Compact Drive Technology by BECKHOFF

Jul 2025 | Beckhoff offers a wide range of compact, modular, and scalable drive solutions at I/O level for connecting all common drive technologies such as servo, stepper, BLDC, and DC motors in the low voltage range up to 48 V.

HPM6E00EVK by HPMicro

Jul 2025 | HPM6E00EVK is for evalution or development using HPM6E00 MCU. This product has rich functional ICs and interfaces. With on-board debugger, you can easily start EtherCAT and motion control development.

HPM6E00 by HPMicro

Jul 2025 | The HPM6E00 is a dual-core RISC-V microcontroller with a 600 MHz core frequency and integrated EtherCAT SubDevice Controller (ESC), designed for real-time industrial communication and high-performance motion control

Everest S Safe NET by Novanta

Jul 2025 | Your ideal low voltage DC servo drive for applications where space, high performance, low heat generation and safety are critical for success. Full CiA-402 compliant and FSoE certified.

 


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