The Two Leading Single Pair Ethernet Networks Join Forces for the Future of Industrial Communication
两大单对以太网联盟携手共拓工业通信未来

July 11, 2025 - After nearly six years of successful but separate work, the two major networks promoting Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology are joining forces. The SPE Industrial Partner Network e.V. and the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance e.V., consisting of numerous well-known industrial companies, have been committed to the dissemination and further development of SPE since their inception.

2025年7月11日 —— 经过近六年的独立成功运作，两大推动单对以太网（SPE）技术的主要联盟正式携手合作。SPE工业合作伙伴网络协会（SPE Industrial Partner Network e.V.）与单对以太网系统联盟（Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance e.V.）汇聚了众多知名工业企业，自成立以来便致力于SPE技术的推广与持续发展。

Until now, they have operated independently with their own members, working groups and areas of focus. With the growing awareness and relevance of SPE in the market, the networks have come closer together since the Hannover Messe 2025 and now plan to coordinate their activities in the future. The aim is to bring the strengths and combined expertise of both networks even more effectively to bear in the market and to further accelerate the spread of SPE. The first joint activities are already planned for 2025: both networks will be represented with a joint stand at SPS Atlanta 2025 – Smart Production Solutions USA Sept. 16-18. Both networks will also play a key role in shaping the SPE Forum Oct. 22-23 in Ludwigsburg, Germany, with coordinated presentations. The year will conclude with a joint exhibition stand at SPS – Smart Production Solutions Nov. 25-27, 2025 in Nuremberg.

此前，两大联盟各自运营会员体系、工作组及重点领域，但随着市场对SPE技术的认知与需求日益增长，双方在2025年汉诺威工业博览会 后加速融合，计划未来协同行动。此举旨在整合双方优势与专业资源，更高效地推动SPE技术的市场普及。2025年已规划多项联合活动：两大联盟将联合亮相SPS亚特兰大2025——美国智能生产解决方案展 （9月16-18日）；在德国路德维希堡举行的SPE论坛 （10月22-23日）中，双方将通过协调演讲共同塑造行业观点；年末还将携手参展SPS纽伦堡智能生产解决方案展 （11月25-27日）。

Both networks have been committed to the development of international standards for SPE since the beginning. Together, they support the SPE connector standard IEC 63171-7 and are consistently driving forward its expansion to include a uniform IP20 SPE mating profile. This standard forms a connecting element for the world of automation and creates a uniform basis for future-proof industrial communication. Other existing connector solutions and the associated international standards remain unaffected and continue to be valid for the numerous fields of application of SPE.

自成立之初，两大联盟便共同致力于国际SPE标准的制定。双方支持IEC 63171-7单对以太网连接器标准，并持续推进其扩展，以形成统一的IP20 SPE接口规范。该标准成为工业自动化领域的关键纽带，为未来通信技术奠定统一基础。其他现有连接方案及相关国际标准仍有效，适用于SPE技术的多样化应用场景。

A central focus of the collaboration is the further internationalization of Single Pair Ethernet. The aim is to make the advantages of SPE visible worldwide and to give users around the globe access to a powerful, efficient and future-oriented network technology.

此次合作的核心目标是加速单对以太网的全球化进程，向全球用户彰显其技术优势，并提供高效、可靠且面向未来的网络解决方案。

The numerous member companies of both networks are pooling their extensive expertise and innovative strength to create a strong and sustainable SPE ecosystem. This will enable users worldwide to benefit from practical solutions that pave the way for digitaliation.

通过整合成员企业的专业资源与创新能力，两大联盟将构建一个强大且可持续的SPE生态系统，助力全球用户实现数字化转型。