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EtherCAT is a high-performance Ethernet-based communication protocol used for real-time industrial communication. It enables fast and time-deterministic data exchange between devices in a network, making it an ideal solution for motion cont...

Skills CategoryEngineering
Skills SubcategoryAutomation Engineering
Skills TypeSpecialized Skill
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