editorial 
EtherCAT to network the factory, machine and control levels
Dr. Guido Beckmann, Technology Marketing EtherCAT at I/O-level – many are already well-acquainted with that. EtherCAT for the networking of machines, system components and entire factories is also possible today – and indeed has been for a long time. Since its introduction in 2003, EtherCAT has proven to be a particularly suitable technology for the networking of the controller(s) with sensors and actuators at field level. ...

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