Press Release

With member number 7500 joining its ranks, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) has reached a new milestone in its membership development. Ionautics has pioneered innovative processes and products in the field of thin film technology, and by joining ETG, the company plans to develop future breakthroughs using EtherCAT.

With the 7500th member joining, the EtherCAT Technology Group shows once again that it is not only the world's largest fieldbus user organization, but also the fastest growing one. For over 10 years, more than 400 new companies and institutions have joined the ETG every year, future-proofing their technologies, processes, applications and products by leveraging EtherCAT.

One such company is Ionautics from Sweden, which specializes in the use and further development of modern processes in thin-film technology. Johan Ahlström, CEO at Ionautics, explained: "We provide the tools and expertise to meet the increasing demands for performance, product quality, cost reductions and environmental compatibility of advanced materials, including thin film coatings and nanoparticles. EtherCAT is a great fit for us and our work, and it is the fieldbus of choice in many of the industries we serve."

Martin Rostan, Executive Director of the EtherCAT Technology Group, said: "We are pleased to welcome Ionautics as member 7500 in our organization. With the decision to utilize EtherCAT, Ionautics will be able to secure a long-term foothold in other industries that have long relied on the technology."

In keeping with tradition, the milestone members of the ETG receive a certificate commemorating their membership in the organization.

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