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GNSS/INS localization solution

Guidance module earns Robotics Innovation Award

2020-07-08 Aceinna has been selected as a winner of the 2020 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards. They earned recognition in the category Product, Technology, and Services Innovation for the OpenRTK33L guidance module which features a CAN port.

Updated functionalities

Classical CAN and CAN FD based networking

2020-06-04 With the Service Pack 2, HMS Networks extends the functionality of the Ixxat CAN@net NT and CANbridge NT series. Users can now add event-controlled network actions and bi-directional MQTT-messaging to cloud applications.

Simulation and test

Interfaces Ethernet and CAN FD networks

2020-05-27 Vector Informatik released the VN5620 network interface for automotive Ethernet and classical CAN as well as CAN FD networks. The two CAN FD interfaces implement the TJA1057 transceivers from NXP.

For gateways

MCU implements CAN FD and 2,4-GHz Bluetooth

2020-05-25 NXP has released the KW38 micro-controller, which provides a data stream buffer for gateway designs.

Cooperation

Liebherr and Bertrandt start together into the mobile future

2020-05-07 Liebherr delivers the mobile communication gateway (MCG) for Bertrandt’s platform Harri. The MCG connects data sources in vehicles, reads the information via CAN and Ethernet interfaces and optimizes data for the transmission into the cloud.

CiA specifications

CiA 309 series extended

2020-05-04 CiA has updated Part 1 and Part 3 of its CiA 309 series of CANopen remote access specifications. New is Part 5 specifying HTTP Restful and Websocket protocols to manage TCP/CANopen gateways and to control CANopen networks remotely...

For harsh environments

Industrial router with CAN interface

2020-03-30 The NB1601 industrial router from Netmodule (Germany) is suitable for condition monitoring, remote management, and telemetry. It provides a CAN interface.

For Industry 4.0

Connecting incompatible networks

2020-03-24 Deutschmann Automation (Germany) offers further features for the Unigate CX gateway series. The expanded communication functions refer to CANopen and to the CAN data link layer (ISO/OSI layer 2).

Box PC

CAN controller or IoT gateway

2020-02-18 Syslogic launched the embedded box PC OEM M-81, which integrates digital and analog I/O interfaces. This allows the connection to sensors or actuators. It is suitable as a gateway for IoT edge applications or for controlling CAN systems.

Embedded World 2020

CAN FD and CANopen FD innovations

2020-02-11 At the Embedded World 2020, Peak-System, German manufacturer and supplier of hardware and software around CAN, present products for CAN FD and for the first time also for CANopen FD.

USB dongle

With CAN FD interface and firmware

2020-02-06 MHS Elektronik (Germany) is developing a USB dongle for CAN FD networks. It is based on a Cortex M0+ micro-controller by Microchip.

For mobile machines

Inclination measurement and wireless transmission

2020-01-20 The JD series sensors from ifm Electronic (Germany) measure inclinations in harsh environments and provide the data via a CANopen interface. The company also offers the CANwireless gateway allowing a Wifi or a Bluetooth connection to the CAN network ...

CES 2020

CAN interface of receiver enables vehicle integration

2020-01-16 Aceinna has launched at CES 2020 the triple-band OpenRTK330L receiver. With its CAN port, the gateway provides a direct link to the in-vehicle networks.

Digital communications platform

Upgrading lifts with emergency communication

2020-01-15 Avire’s digital communications platform Ecosystem, upgrades any lift with emergency communication. One feature of the elevator emergency call system is the integrated CAN network connection for audio devices in cabin, shaft, and engine room.

IoT for CANopen

Connecting sensors to the clouds

2020-01-02 White Bream (NL) designs and manufactures industrial control electronics for various Internet-of-Things (IoT) style of applications based on CANopen.

CES 2020

Secure vehicle connectivity

2019-12-18 ST Microelectronics and Sysgo have cooperated to demonstrate secure telematics solutions for the automotive market at CES 2020 in Las Vegas from January 7 to January 10 2020.

SPS 2019

AEF certification for Isobus products

2019-11-19 In order to guarantee the compatibility of the different Isobus participants, B-plus’ Isobus products are all certified by AEF. Here are the latest ones.

IP core

CAN to TSN gateway

2019-10-30 The IP core CAN2TSN from Cast provides integration of up to seven Classical CAN or CAN FD networks with an Ethernet network in automotive and industrial systems.

Automotive solution

Three-in-one router

2019-10-17 Eltec Elektronik expands its family of wireless LTE routers with the Cybox RT 2-A, i.e. a dual LTE/Wi-Fi system for automotive solutions. The system combines a wireless router, access point, and integrated switch in one housing.

Adapter

Bluetooth gateway for CAN FD ready for series production

2019-09-09 After the presentation of the CAN FD Bluetooth adapter at the Embedded World 2019 in Nuremberg, ESS Embedded Systems Solutions has produced the first small series of the CAN/CAN FD protocol converter, so that series production can now begin.