G.i.N
G.i.N. is a German specialist manufacturer of intelligent data loggers for automotive testing, recording CAN, LIN, FlexRay, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet bus data with time synchronization, serving OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and adjacent industrial segments worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersGriesheim, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What G.i.N does
G.i.N. Gesellschaft für industrielle Netzwerke GmbH, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Griesheim, Germany, manufactures intelligent data loggers for automotive and industrial test applications. The company's core product family spans seven hardware platforms — from the entry-level GL1000 series to the GL6250 flagship with 16 ARM Cortex-A72 cores, Linux OS, and up to 1.6 GBytes/s sustained write speed — plus a portfolio of CAN FD/LIN extension modules, Automotive Ethernet interfaces, cameras, power accessories, and LTE routers. These devices perform time-synchronous recording across CAN, LIN, FlexRay, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet (10BASE-T1S to MultiGigBASE-T1) bus protocols, and additionally capture analog/digital signals, GPS, voice, image, and video streams. The flagship GL6250 scales to 96 Automotive Ethernet ports, 64 CAN interfaces, and 80 LIN interfaces, with the GL2410 IP65 variant addressing harsh-environment use cases.
The company monetizes through direct enterprise hardware sales of data loggers, extension modules, and accessories, supplemented by one-time software licenses (GiNconf, Visual LTL, MLtools, LogGraph) and professional services including RMA repair, on-site engineering, and training. Customer acquisition follows a consultative field sales motion, with a dedicated Wolfsburg office supporting the German OEM cluster. The primary customer segment is automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, extended into commercial vehicles, off-highway/agricultural machinery, medical technology, and test stand operators. G.i.N. is a founder member of the CiA (CAN in Automation) association since 1992 and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, TISAX, and WEEE certifications. No external funding rounds or acquisition activity are disclosed; the firm operates as a privately held GmbH.
G.i.N firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- G.i.N
- Legal name
- G.i.N. Gesellschaft für industrielle Netzwerke GmbH
- Website
- https://gin.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- G.i.N. is a German specialist manufacturer of intelligent data loggers for automotive testing, recording CAN, LIN, FlexRay, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet bus data with time synchronization, serving OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and adjacent industrial segments worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
G.i.N industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive test data acquisition (intelligent vehicle data loggers)
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Telematics/ELD & Onboard Data Recorder Diagnostics / Compliance Checks (TLAKANAE)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA)
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Where G.i.N is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Griesheim
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
G.i.N business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Data Logger Hardware Sales: Sale of intelligent data loggers including GL6250, GL5300 series, GL5450, GL3400, GL2400, GL2000 series, and GL1000 series. These are high-performance hardware devices for automotive testing and industrial applications.
- Extension Modules and Accessories: Sale of extension modules (GLX415, GLX427, GLX504, LINprobe, CAN-Rx-Repeater) and accessories (GLA710, GLA618, LOGview, CANgps, LTE Router, Mounting Plates, Cameras).
- Software Products: Licensing and distribution of software products including GiNconf, Visual LTL, MLtools, and LogGraph for configuration, programming, data management, and analysis.
- Support and Repair Services: Technical support services, repair services via RMA process, on-site engineering and application services, and education/training on data logger handling.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
G.i.N product offering
Product offeringCore offering
G.i.N. manufactures and sells intelligent, time-synchronous data loggers that record multiple automotive and industrial bus protocols (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet, MOST, USB, RS-232, K-Line, GPS) along with analog/digital values, voice, images, and video. The portfolio spans from the entry-level GL1000 series up to the flagship GL6250 high-performance platform, complemented by extension modules (GLX415/427/504, LINprobe, CAN-Rx-Repeater, VN5240) and proprietary software tools (GiNconf, Visual LTL, MLtools/MLcenter, LogGraph) for configuration, programming, data readout, and measurement analysis.
Product overview
G.i.N GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent data loggers and supporting software for the automotive industry and testing applications. The core product line includes the flagship GL6250 high-performance data logger, the GL5300/GL5400 series with automotive Ethernet support, the compact GL3400 and GL2400 series, and the GL2000/GL1000 series for various requirements. These data loggers record CAN, LIN, FlexRay, MOST, Ethernet, USB, RS-232, K-Line, GPS, digital/analog values, voice, pictures, and video streams, functioning as gateways, rest bus simulators, or controllers. The ecosystem is complemented by extension modules (GLX504, GLX415, GLX427 for CAN/LIN expansion, VN5240 for Automotive Ethernet), accessories (HostCAMF44 cameras, GLA710/618 power distributors, LOGview displays, CANgps, LTE routers), and proprietary software tools (GiNconf configuration, Visual LTL programming, MLtools/MLcenter vehicle management, LogGraph analysis). The portfolio supports automated testing, online data transfer, sophisticated triggering, and data export in multiple formats including MATLAB, ADTF, MDF, HDF5, and BLF.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LogGraph: Convenient utility for displaying, organising and efficiently assessing recorded measurement data.
- MLtools/MLcenter
- GiNconf
- Visual LTL
Products and services
- GL6250 Data Logger Flagship high-performance data logger enabling fully synchronized recording of CAN, LIN, FlexRay, CAN FD, and Automotive Ethernet networks, designed for demanding automotive test applications in vehicle development, HIL test stands, and quality assurance.
- GL5300 Series Data Logger Professional data logger series supporting synchronized image data recording via HostCAMF44 network camera integration, CAN FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet protocols for in-vehicle and fleet testing.
- GL5450 Data Logger Automotive Ethernet data logger supporting multiple Ethernet configurations and extensions, intended for comprehensive automotive testing applications.
- GL3400 Data Logger Compact data logger compound with Automotive Ethernet support and additional CAN FD/LIN extenders, targeted at smaller testing setups and combined in-vehicle recording scenarios.
- GL2400 / GL2410 Data Logger GL2400 series data logger, with the GL2410 IP65 variant providing dust and water resistance for deployment under demanding environmental conditions.
- GL2000 Series Data Logger Established GL2000 data logger series for various automotive and industrial testing applications within the G.i.N. product line.
- GL1000 Series Data Logger Entry-level GL1000 data logger series for fundamental bus system recording and testing requirements.
- GLX504 Extension Module Extension module providing 4 additional CAN FD interfaces with SIC transceivers, enabling close-to-bus deployment separated from the main G.i.N. data logger.
- GLX415 Extension Module LIN bus extension module providing 15 additional LIN interfaces for expanded LIN network coverage in vehicle tests.
- GLX427 Extension Module Combined CAN and serial interface extension providing 12 additional CAN interfaces and up to 15 serial interfaces for G.i.N. data loggers.
- LINprobe Extension Module 2-channel LIN to CAN converter enabling LIN bus monitoring and integration with G.i.N. CAN-based data logger systems.
- CAN-Rx-Repeater Extension Module CAN receiver repeater providing data acquisition via 4 CAN FD channels to extend G.i.N. logger coverage.
- HostCAMF44 Network Camera System AXIS-based network camera system with up to 4 sensor units and WDR capability, configurable up to 1920x1080 at 25 fps per sensor, enabling synchronized image data recording with G.i.N. data loggers.
- GLA710 Uninterruptible Power Supply Uninterruptible power supply accessory ensuring continuous data logger operation during power interruptions in-vehicle or on test stands.
- GLA618 AUX+ Distributor AUX+ distributor with 8 AUX+ Out connections enabling simultaneous connection of multiple extension devices to a single G.i.N. data logger.
- LOGview Configurable LCD Display Freely configurable LCD display with 16 independent programmable pages for in-vehicle status monitoring and event triggering during test drives.
- CANgps GPS Receiver GPS receiver on CAN bus for synchronized capture of vehicle positional data during test drives alongside other G.i.N. measurement channels.
- LTE Router RV50X LTE router enabling mobile data transmission for remote G.i.N. data logger connectivity and online data transfer during fleet operation.
- GiNconf Configuration Software Proprietary configuration software for G.i.N. data loggers that enables device setup, parameter configuration, and system management.
- Visual LTL Programming Environment Logic Test Language (LTL) programming environment for creating custom LTL programs that control data logger behavior and processing logic.
- MLtools Data Cockpit Software Data cockpit software for reading out measurement data from connected G.i.N. data loggers via USB, card reader, SSD readout station, or server, with automatic configuration transfer.
- MLcenter Vehicle Management Software Vehicle management software with integrated MLmonitor and synchronization service for fleet operations and central data management of G.i.N. data loggers.
- LogGraph Analysis Software Analysis software for displaying, organizing, and efficiently assessing recorded measurement data with signal correlation, position tracking, and audio-visual synchronization.
- Technical Support, Repair and Engineering Services Technical support ([email protected]), RMA-based device repair, on-site engineering and application services, and education/training on data logger handling for enterprise customers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 1.6 GBytes/s write speed for high-volume data recording
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Companies that use G.i.N
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
G.i.N technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration14 records
AI capability4 records
Feature8 records
G.i.N partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- CiA (CAN in Automation)coreCiA is a non-profit association for international customers and manufacturers for CAN technology. G.i.N. GmbH has been a founder and member of the CiA association for over 30 years, contributing to the development and standardization of CAN bus technology through ISO 11898 standard participation.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
G.i.N competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kvaser: Swedish supplier of CAN/CAN FD hardware interfaces, data loggers, and software for in-vehicle network development. Competes with G.i.N. on CAN/LIN bus hardware and increasingly on Automotive Ethernet logging.
- PEAK-System Technik: German manufacturer of PCAN CAN interfaces, loggers, and development tools. Like G.i.N., PEAK focuses on robust CAN/CAN FD hardware for OEMs, Tier-1s, and integrators.
- CSS Electronics: Danish vendor of CANedge series loggers for CAN/CAN FD/OBD2 and J1939. Targets similar fleet-testing, validation, and telematics-backhaul use cases as G.i.N., with a more standardized/lower-touch commercial model.
- Vector Informatik: Vector is the leading German supplier of CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Ethernet development tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, Vector Logger Suite) and also sells logging hardware. It is G.i.N.'s closest direct competitor and simultaneously a partner through Vector Logger Suite integration.
- Intrepid Control Systems: US-based maker of neoVI family automotive data loggers and Vehicle Spy tooling for CAN/CAN FD/Ethernet vehicle network recording. Directly comparable to G.i.N.'s GL series in target use cases (validation, fleet testing, HIL).
- Softing Automotive: Softing provides CAN/CAN FD/Ethernet diagnostics, vehicle communication interfaces, and validation tools. Overlaps with G.i.N.'s automotive testing customer base, especially for OEM diagnostics and flashing.
Broad incumbents
- dSPACE: German leader in HIL simulation and automotive development platforms. Adjacent to G.i.N.'s test-stand use case and a much larger incumbent that can absorb logging into broader validation toolchains.
- National Instruments (NI): Broad test & measurement incumbent whose PXI platform is used in automotive ECU and HIL test stands. Larger and more diversified than G.i.N., but competes for the same validation-engineering budgets.
- Rohde & Schwarz: German test & measurement giant with automotive Ethernet conformance and measurement solutions. Competes with G.i.N. at the high end of in-vehicle Ethernet analysis and OEM lab deployments.
- Bosch Engineering: Bosch's engineering services and automotive electronics business includes measurement, calibration, and validation tooling. A potential large-customer and indirect competitor that can bundle logging into broader engineering programs.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
G.i.N social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
G.i.N financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
G.i.N leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
G.i.N funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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G.i.N M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about G.i.N
What does G.i.N do?
G.i.N. manufactures and sells intelligent, time-synchronous data loggers that record multiple automotive and industrial bus protocols (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet, MOST, USB, RS-232, K-Line, GPS) along with analog/digital values, voice, images, and video. The portfolio spans from the entry-level GL1000 series up to the flagship GL6250 high-performance platform, complemented by extension modules (GLX415/427/504, LINprobe, CAN-Rx-Repeater, VN5240) and proprietary software tools (GiNconf, Visual LTL, MLtools/MLcenter, LogGraph) for configuration, programming, data readout, and measurement analysis.
Is G.i.N a public or private company?
G.i.N is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was G.i.N founded?
G.i.N was founded in 1991. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is G.i.N based?
G.i.N is headquartered in Griesheim, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does G.i.N make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Data Logger Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are extension Modules and Accessories, software Products and support and Repair Services.
Who are G.i.N's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kvaser, PEAK-System Technik, CSS Electronics, Vector Informatik, Intrepid Control Systems and Softing Automotive. Broad incumbents are dSPACE, National Instruments (NI), Rohde & Schwarz and Bosch Engineering.
Does G.i.N have an API?
No public API is recorded for G.i.N.
What industry is G.i.N in?
G.i.N's product category is Automotive test data acquisition (intelligent vehicle data loggers). Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKANAE, Telematics/ELD & Onboard Data Recorder Diagnostics / Compliance Checks, with a secondary code of TLAKANAA, Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services. Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.