EtherCAT

is the open real-time Ethernet network originally developed by Beckhoff. EtherCAT sets new standards for real-time performance and topology flexibility.
Why use EtherCAT?

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.
Who we are

ETG News

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...

Safety over EtherCAT Plug Fest hosted by EUCHNER in Germany

May 2025 | Recently, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) once again invited its members to a Plug Fest, this time specifically targeting developers and manufacturers of devices with Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) functionality. More...

EtherCAT Technology Day Successfully Concluded in Hangzhou

May 2025 | On May 20, the EtherCAT Technology Day was successfully held in Hangzhou, gathering over 40 engineers from various industries for a day of innovation and knowledge exchange. More...

EtherCAT Technology Day Successfully Held in Nanchang

May 2025 | Earlier this week, the EtherCAT Technology Day was successfully held in Nanchang, bringing together over 40 engineers to explore cutting-edge applications and future trends in EtherCAT technology. Organized by the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) and co-hosted by the Jiangxi Research Institute of Beihang University, the event was sponsored by Beckhoff Automation China. More...

Join the EtherCAT Seminar Series in Norway – May 2025

May 2025 | The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) invites you to attend the upcoming EtherCAT Seminar Series in Norway, taking place from May 19 - 23, 2025! More...

SPS Italia 2025 – We’re exhibiting!

May 2025 | From May 13 to 15, 2025, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) will be back at SPS Italia in Parma – the leading trade fair for smart, digital, and flexible industry. More...

Latest Product Entries

Automotive Gateway Mobilizer by HMS

Jun 2025 | HMS Networks launches the Ixxat Mobilizer Series, an advanced automotive gateway, featuring robust design, user-friendly software, and high-performing standards like CAN FD and Automotive Ethernet.

Compact Drive Technology by BECKHOFF

Jun 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.

KSMC-EtherCAT Master 4 (EM4) by Sodick America

Jun 2025 | The KSMC-ECAT EM4 is a powerful, PC-based EtherCAT Master Motion Controller built on an industrial x86 platform.

Servo System MINAS A7B Series by Panasonic

Jun 2025 | The servo system MINAS A7B series is an advanced EtherCAT servo driver for high-performance motion control!

Advanced AC Servo Drive ASD-A3-EP Series by Delta

Apr 2025 | Advanced AC Servo Drive ASD-A3-EP series with Functional Safety

Lattice Secure Connected Motion Control Platform

Mar 2025 | EtherCAT, Low Power, High Performance & Robust Security base on Lattice Nexus platform.

ET9403 FSoE CTT by Beckhoff

Mar 2025 | The ET9403 FSoE Conformance Test Tool (FSoE CTT) enables in-house testing of Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) MainInstance devices with EtherCAT interface.

ROTOCON Slip Rings & Rotary Electrical Connectors

Mar 2025 | EtherCAT Slip Rings by Meridian Laboratory Deliver Seamless Communication with Zero Bit Errors, Zero Packet Loss, and Zero Maintenance.

KeDrive D5 by KEBA

Feb 2025 | KeDrive D5 as a product in the KeDrive product family impresses with its high dynamics and precision thanks to high-performance motor control for synchronous, asynchronous, linear and torque motors. The KeDrive D5 is ideal for energy-efficient applications where only a few axes are required. This includes not only applications in mechanical engineering, but also for example in medical technology, intralogistics and device and apparatus construction.

Will 1-B3 / 230 by Chieftek

Feb 2025 | As one of cpcCells’ members, cpc provides Will1 series servo drive to build our own control system.

VLT® Integrated Servo Drive ISD® 520 by Danfoss

Feb 2025 | The VLT® Integrated Servo Drive ISD® 520 is a decentral, high-performing motor integrated drive for harsh machine environments and provides various advanced functional safety over fieldbus.

VLT® Decentral Servo Drive DSD 520 by Danfoss

Feb 2025 | The VLT® Decentral Servo Drive DSD 520 is a decentral, high-performing motor nearby drive for harsh machine environments and provides various advanced functional safety over fieldbus.

I/O system 3000 by Lenze

Feb 2025 | The I/O system 3000 combines a consistently flexible system design with a compact construction, reduced wiring effort and simple error diagnostics. Whether in the control cabinet or as a decentralized solution, the I/O system 3000 fits seamlessly into the Lenze automation system.

i950 cabinet servo inverter by Lenze

Feb 2025 | The intelligent i950 cabinet servo inverter for demanding servo applications with a power range from 0.37kW...110kW.

i550 protec frequency inverter by Lenze

Feb 2025 | The i550 protec frequency inverter (0.37 - 75kW) for wall mounting with IP66 protection is the optimal decentralized drive solution.

 


The world's largest Industrial Ethernet organization with 8275 member companies.

Upcoming Events