Warwick Control Technologies is a specialist engineering company focused on in-vehicle and industrial communication network technologies. Originally established in 1999 as a spin-out from the University of Warwick, the UK-based firm has become a recognised authority in fieldbus and networking protocols.
Core Expertise & Protocols
The company specialises in protocol stacks, diagnostic software, and testing tools across key industrial, marine, and automotive communication standards, including:
- CAN & CAN FD (Controller Area Network)
- SAE J1939 (Heavy-duty and commercial vehicle networks)
- NMEA 2000 (Marine electronics and vessel communications)
- LIN, SENT, and FlexRay (In-vehicle subnetworks and sensor communications)
- CANopen & DeviceNet (Industrial automation and control)
Key Products & Services
X-Analyser
X-Analyser is the company’s flagship Windows-based CAN and LIN bus analysis software. It enables engineers to test, monitor, log, and analyse network traffic using industry-standard hardware interfaces such as Kvaser and Vector devices.
Protocol Stacks
Warwick Control develops embedded C communication libraries for protocols including J1939, NMEA 2000, LIN, and UDS. These protocol stacks are designed to accelerate integration into OEM electronic control units (ECUs) and embedded systems.
Hardware & Distribution
The company is an authorised distributor for leading hardware manufacturers, including Kvaser, and Mach Systems, while also supplying CAN interfaces, network gateways, and diagnostic equipment.
Engineering Services
Warwick Control provides specialist consultancy, protocol implementation and porting services, technical training, and bespoke software and hardware development for automotive, industrial, and marine applications.
Summary
Warwick Control bridges the gap between hardware interfaces and complex communication protocols, providing OEMs, system integrators, and engineers with the software, diagnostic tools, and embedded technologies needed to develop, validate, and troubleshoot modern networked systems.
