The two SPE networks announce their cooperation

The two leading Single-Pair Ethernet network organisations, SPE System Alliance and SPE Industrial Partner Network, have decided to work together after almost six years of separate activities: They want to organise activities together in order to further accelerate the spread of SPE.

In view of the growing awareness and relevance of SPE in the market, the networks have come closer together since Hannover Messe 2025 and are now planning to organise activities together in the future. The aim is to bring the strengths and combined expertise of both networks even more strongly to the market in order to ensure faster dissemination of SPE.

The first joint activities are already planned for 2025: both networks will be represented with a joint booth at SPS Atlanta 2025 – Smart Production Solutions USA from 16 to 18 September. Both networks will also play a key role in shaping the Forum Single Pair Ethernet on 22 and 23 October in Ludwigsburg, Germany, with coordinated presentations. The year will conclude with a joint exhibition stand at SPS – Smart Production Solutions from 25 to 27 November 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany.

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.

A central focus of the collaboration is the further internationalisation 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.

The member companies of both networks are pooling their 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 digitalisation.