Overview
About CAN in Automation (CiA)
CAN in Automation (CiA) is the international users’ and manufacturers’ group for the CAN network (Controller Area Network), internationally standardized in the ISO 11898 series. The nonprofit association was established in 1992. The aim is to provide an unbiased platform for future developments of the CAN protocol and to promote the image of the CAN technology.
CiA supports all CAN applications from road vehicles via industrial machine control to medical devices and lift control systems. CiA is highly committed to international standardization submitting its specifications to international and national standardization bodies such as ISO and IEC as well as SAE and DIN, for example.
CiA provides seminars and other education opportunities. Additionally, CiA organizes the international CAN Conference (iCC). Other services include the publication of the CAN Newsletter magazine and its online sister (https://www.can-newsletter.org).
CiA supports all CAN applications from road vehicles via industrial machine control to medical devices and lift control systems. CiA is highly committed to international standardization submitting its specifications to international and national standardization bodies such as ISO and IEC as well as SAE and DIN, for example.
CiA provides seminars and other education opportunities. Additionally, CiA organizes the international CAN Conference (iCC). Other services include the publication of the CAN Newsletter magazine and its online sister (https://www.can-newsletter.org).