IXXAT,one of the Pioneers within CAN technology revamp their Website

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The IXXAT brand of HMS Industrial Networks has just undergone a revamp their website. Designed with responsiveness, you can now easily browse from your tablet, smartphone or PC for solutions in:

Functional Safety for Industrial Devices
Communication Solutions for Machines
Solutions for Automotive Test Systems

Visit the IXXAT homepage at www.ixxat.com or if you you are in the Southern Africa region, contact the local HMS distributor, Industrial Data Xchange (IDX).

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