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27/05/2025 by Kvaser

Stronger Together: Kvaser’s Network of Partnership

Kvaser collaborates with leading organizations like Can in Automation (CiA), Trustworthy Edge Computing Systems and Applications (TECoSA), SAE International, and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to support, research and advance communication technologies. These partnerships provide us with application insight and enable us to contribute to industry standards, ensuring we bring reliable and innovative solutions to market. 

Driving CAN Innovation: As a long-standing member of CAN in Automation (CiA), we actively contribute to the development and standardization of CAN (Controller Area Network) technology. Our collaboration has been crucial in ensuring compatibility and driving innovation, such as the widely adopted CANopen protocol. 

Edge Innovation: We have teamed up with Trustworthy Edge Computing Systems and Applications (TECoSA) at the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm to advance edge computing, with a focus on critical aspects like safety and real-time performance for demanding applications.

Our Technical Associate (TA) CanEduDev developed a 1/5 scale model of a Rover for TECoSA. The Rover is a portable and cost-efficient alternative for developing and demonstrating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. In collaboration with CanEduDev, we have supported students at TECoSA with Kvaser products, like the Kvaser Air Bridge M12 in an automated harvesting cart project.

Future of Mobility: We are a member of SAE International, which advances engineering in automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle sectors. By being involved we get an better understanding how to improve the system design and to make sure that we have knowledge about the customer needs for our products.

Lars-Berno Fredriksson, former CEO and President at Kvaser, and Bryan Hennessey, former Field Application Engineer, contributed to the next-gen J1939 standard based on CAN FD (Flexible Data-rate). Kent Lennartsson, Research Manager at Kvaser, supported the CAN FD integration in ARINC825, a J1939-based aeronautical standard. Kent has been contacted by Airbus, who has expressed interest in updating ARINC825 to include CAN XL (Extra Long) and/or encrypted communication.

Advancing Ethernet Standards: As members of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), we ensure  at the forefront of vital networking standards, including Ethernet, TSN, WiFi, and ZigBee. This collaboration ensures our solutions align with the latest control systems, whilst fostering innovation in machine-to-machine communication. 

Through our commitment to CiA, TECoSA, SAE, and IEEE, we are in the key position to support and advance future solutions in edge computing, CAN technology evolution, the future of mobility, and emerging Ethernet standards. This proactive approach ensures we deliver innovative, integrated solutions that empower our customers in a connected future.