Kvaser: World Leading CAN Development
Kvaser supplies advanced M2M communication solutions to engineers designing and deploying communication systems, primarily for vehicles. Our hardware and software products are used in a wide range of industries such as automotive, marine, rail, avionics, construction, agriculture, medical, defence, telecom, and industrial automation. Key technologies are CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, as well as various wireless and cellular standards.



Years of Experience
The trusted experts in the CAN bus protocol for over 40 years
High-quality Products
Lightweight and easy to use, yet incredibly durable, Kvaser products are the ultimate solution for your machine-to-machine communication needs.
Products Sold Annually
Kvaser products, engineered and manufactured in Sweden, are developed and designed for premium quality, reliability and ease of use.
Partners Worldwide
Kvaser works with a network of carefully selected partners, offering local language support, advice on CAN bus protocols, software and in some cases, additional engineering services.
Kvaser offices
A Global Company

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Los Angeles
USA
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Gothenburg
Sweden
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Shanghai
China
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Hongkong
China
Kvaser offices
A Global Company




Our Vision
We are known as the leading innovator of machine-to-machine communication
Our Mission
Create a world of possibilities
Our Promise
Designed for effortless possibilities
The Timeline
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1981
Kvaser was founded by Lars-Berno “Freddy” Fredriksson and his father -
1983
Bosch began CAN development -
1985
Kvaser begins to focus on CAN technology -
1990
First product - PCcan 4 channel. Kvaser’s CanKingdom higher layer protocol debuts. -
1998
First Kvaser Partners -
2000
Kvaser US opens in LA, California -
2003
Concentrate on CAN HW interfaces (no SW) -
2009
Kvaser China opens in Shanghai -
2015
Kvaser starts CAN radio development -
2019
Kvaser opens in Hong Kong -
2023
Kvaser going into CAN XL -
2024
Rebranding of Kvaser

Kvaser’s History
Industry leaders and definers since 1983
We began in the early 1980s to specialize in Distributed Embedded Control Systems. A few years later the Controller Area Network (CAN) protocol was published and the first CAN chip made available.
Kvaser’s founders quickly recognised CAN’s many excellent features and understood the impact CAN would have on future embedded control systems. They made the strategic decision to dedicate Kvaser’s resources to producing CAN solutions, becoming one of the first companies to serve the now, almost ubiquitous, CAN industry.

Unique Design...
And a Lot More
You’ll notice that our CAN bus interfaces look very different to others on the market. That’s because we have our users – engineers – uppermost in our mind when we are designing them. Lightweight, ergonomic and yet incredibly durable, Kvaser’s interfaces and dataloggers stand out from the crowd.
Qualified sales representatives and technical associate
250 partners worldwide
What Kvaser Offers
We provide more than hardware
Software
- Applications from Kvaser Technical Associates
- CanKing bus monitor for CAN FD (free)
- Kvaser SDK for developing your custom applications (free)
Higher Layer Protocol
- Protocol Stacks from Kvaser Technical Associates
- HLPs supported for CAN and LIN
API
- Libraries within Kvaser SDK for CAN FD, LIN, DBC files, Datalogger configuration and access, remote access, XML files
- Most work under Windows and Linux
Hardware
- High quality hardware designed to last
- One Kvaser Driver connects to all Kvaser Hardware
- OEM customization available, function and form factor
Segments
- Wherever CAN is used Kvaser is there
- Automotive (ICE and EV), HD vehicle, Industrial Automation, Medical, Marine, Robotics, many more



Join Our Dynamic and Progressive Team!
Kvaser supplies advanced CAN solutions to engineers designing and deploying systems in areas as wide ranging as trucks and buses, petrol-driven and electric cars, industrial automation, avionics, construction equipment, building automation, domestic appliances, marine, medical, military, railway, telecoms, textiles and more.
- A World Leading Company in M2M communication
- Swedish R&D, Global Collaboration
- Products Designed to Meet the Needs of Engineers
We collaborate strategically with other reputable technology companies. Do you want to join us and become a part of our Kvaser family? Welcome!
You’re in Good Company When You Choose Kvaser!
