Single Pair Ethernet
SPE Networks Announce Cooperation
The two leading Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) networks are joining forces. The SPE Industrial Partner Network and the SPE System Alliance aim to shape the future of industrial communication together and drive the development of standards forward.
After around six years of working independently, the SPE Industrial Partner Network e.V. and the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance e.V. have decided to coordinate their activities more closely. Representatives of both organizations presented their plans at a joint press conference. According to the initiators, the goal of the cooperation is to advance the global adoption of SPE technology, leverage synergies, and further promote standardization.
A key focus is supporting international standards such as the SPE connector standard IEC 63171-7, which is to be complemented by standardized mating faces. Existing solutions and standards will remain unchanged. Another priority is internationalization. The member companies plan to pool their expertise to create a stable SPE ecosystem and promote practical solutions.
Single Pair Ethernet is considered a key technology for digitalization and the expansion of industrial and building automation. With just two wires, SPE enables seamless Ethernet communication from the sensor to the cloud. This technology addresses major challenges such as digitalization, decarbonization, the skilled labor shortage, and the need for globally standardized production processes.
The joint initiative will be visible through coordinated trade fair appearances, aligned marketing activities, and closer collaboration with standardization bodies. Both networks plan to present their message together at the upcoming SPS trade fair in Atlanta this September, as well as at further industry meetings in Ludwigsburg and Nuremberg.
A merger of the two associations is not planned at this time, according to spokespersons. Instead, the cooperation will be expanded step by step to combine the strengths of both organizations. Network representatives emphasized that this alliance also provides a stronger platform for international members to help establish SPE as a future-proof industrial standard worldwide.
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