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Beckhoff Automation Pty. Ltd.

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Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Australia

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Apr 21, 2026

EtherCAT for powerful automation

EtherCAT is an Industrial Ethernet communication technology that is a byword for powerful industrial automation. In this video, we present customer applications from various industries and discuss the unique functional principle behind EtherCAT.

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EtherCAT

EtherCAT

Outstanding performance, flexible topology and simple configuration characterize the real-time Ethernet technology.

EtherCAT P

EtherCAT P

The one cable solution – One step closer to automation without control cabinets.

EtherCAT Terminals

EtherCAT Terminals

The EtherCAT Terminal system provides a comprehensive range of products for all signals in the world of automation.

EtherCAT Box

EtherCAT Box

EtherCAT high-performance directly in the field: Beckhoff offers an I/O system in IP67 with the EtherCAT Box modules.

EtherCAT plug-in modules

EtherCAT plug-in modules

The EtherCAT plug-in modules reduce the wiring work and system installation time with standard machines.