Medium-sized machine manufacturers benefit from the changeover. Higher precision, shorter cycle times, simpler programming, optimum availability: EtherCat revolutionises automation technology.

In the dynamic world of mechanical engineering, the continuous development and optimisation of production processes is essential. Medium-sized companies in the DACH region that specialise in special machines are faced with the challenge of equipping their systems with future-proof technologies in order to remain competitive and meet their customers‘ requirements.

In many machines, the demands on the control systems are higher than generally known and assumed by the usual users. A fast network is usually connected to very fast systems - for example robots or fast drives. However, it is often overlooked that even in slower systems, a large amount of data must be transferred and processed within a short period of time in order to ensure reliable operation at all times. On the other hand, there are many applications in which the speed of the control network has a direct influence on the accuracy and therefore the quality of the products.

The switch from classic fieldbuses such as Profibus and CANopen in particular to modern EtherCAT technology offers enormous advantages. With significantly faster data transfer rates, lower latency times and deterministic communication, EtherCAT enables more precise control of machine movements and processes, resulting in higher product quality, productivity and energy efficiency.

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