Faster Time to Market for Drive Solutions with netX 90 and CiA 402

Hattersheim, 24. Feb 2026 – Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH has expanded support for its netX 90 multiprotocol communication processor, now also including the CiA 402 drive profile.

Extended EtherCAT Functionality with Integrated CiA 402 Drive Profile
The ETG drive profile CiA 402 is an established standard for drive devices in EtherCAT networks. CiA 402 defines a common interface for drives and motors and supports standardized motion modes with synchronization via the EtherCAT protocol. These drives can now be implemented flexibly with the netX 90, enabling a wide range of applications, including:

High-bay warehouses in logistics
Conveyor systems
Sorting systems
Fans, pumps, and compressors
Multi-axis systems, such as those used in robots
By implementing CiA 402 on the netX 90, Hilscher supports device manufacturers, for example in packaging, logistics, mechanical engineering, robotics, or pharmaceuticals, in implementing EtherCAT drives in a vendor-neutral, interoperable way while reducing development effort.