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EtherCAT

Protocol

Ethernet for Control Automation Technology - open real-time Ethernet network developed by Beckhoff

Tools supporting EtherCAT

Kollmorgen AKD

Industrial servo drive family with multi-protocol connectivity for motion control

Motion Control & Drives

Commercial servo drive platform supporting rotary and linear motion control with EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and CANopen connectivity. Features WorkBench GUI for commissioning and integrates with Kollmorgen Automation Suite for multi-axis systems.

LinuxCNC

Open-source CNC controller for mills, lathes, and robots with real-time motion control

CNC & Machining

Open-source software system for computer control of mills, lathes, 3D printers, plasma cutters, and robot arms with up to 9 axes. Runs on Linux with real-time extensions for precise timing.

Kollmorgen AKD

Industrial servo drive family with multi-protocol connectivity for motion control

Motion Control & Drives

LinuxCNC

Open-source CNC controller for mills, lathes, and robots with real-time motion control

CNC & Machining

Open-source software system for computer control of mills, lathes, 3D printers, plasma cutters, and robot arms with up to 9 axes. Runs on Linux with real-time extensions for precise timing.

EtherCAT

Ethernet for Control Automation Technology - open real-time Ethernet network developed by Beckhoff

Other Protocols

Tools supporting EtherCAT

Kollmorgen AKD

LinuxCNC

Kollmorgen AKD

LinuxCNC