Exxotest
Exxotest (ANNECY ELECTRONIQUE SAS, France) designs and manufactures diagnostic, measurement, and analysis tools for automotive embedded communication networks (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet), serving OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, after-sales networks, and training organizations across more than 20 countries via direct sales and distributors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersChavanod, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Exxotest does
Exxotest, the commercial brand of ANNECY ELECTRONIQUE SAS (founded 1973; brand established 1989; part of the ASCOTRONICS Group since 2015 via merger with ASCOREL), is a French designer and manufacturer of tools for embedded automotive and mobile-machine electronic systems. The company is headquartered in Chavanod, France, operates with 11-50 employees at the entity level and over 100 across the group, and holds €600,000 in share capital as a privately held SAS. Its product portfolio spans three families: (1) communication-network analysis hardware and software including the VCI-Muxdiag3 and USB-Muxdiag-2 (EVO) interfaces supporting CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and K-L protocols, the Muxtrace/Muxflow analysis application, data loggers, and Flashing Stations; (2) diagnostic and measurement tools including the CL600 multifunction digital controller, the PFD OEM diagnostic platform, and the ACS-DIAG air conditioning diagnostic system; and (3) educational equipment comprising 54- and 108-channel fault boxes, wiring harnesses, electric-propulsion training models, and OEM co-developed demonstrators. Underlying technology centers on embedded automotive electronics, with proprietary hardware designs and software that ties the installed base into a hardware-plus-software ecosystem.
The company serves three primary customer segments: manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, and integrators (automotive, motorcycle, heavy-duty, agricultural, mobile machinery) requiring development, validation, production, and integration tools; training organizations and educational institutions needing teaching equipment for vehicle technologies; and after-sales networks requiring diagnostic instruments. The revenue model is dominated by one-time hardware and software licenses supplemented by custom engineering and OEM development services (e.g., the HALDEX EB+ 4.0 co-developed training model, GW ECU gateway integration for PSA Powertrain engines, custom ECU download stations for Peugeot Motocycles and Dangel). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage directly via the company website, sales team, or an international distributor network covering 20+ countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and French overseas territories. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, holds CE, RoHS, and REACH compliance, and pursues flagship GTM partnerships with WorldSkills France 2025 and EuroSkills Herning 2025 to anchor the educational channel.
Exxotest's strategic posture emphasizes depth over breadth: sustaining a niche specialty in embedded communication-network tooling, maintaining multi-year OEM integrations (Peugeot Motocycles for over 15 years; Stellantis production deployment via CREATIQUE GROUP), and incrementally layering software intelligence onto hardware (AI-powered diagnostic tool, free Muxtrace Lite software). The 2015 ASCOTRONICS Group merger provides scale via skill pooling with sister company ASCOREL, while 2024-2025 product cadence (CL600, Muxtrace Lite, EQUIP'AUTO 2025 announcements) signals continued investment in product breadth within the existing automotive-embedded vertical.
Exxotest firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Exxotest
- Legal name
- ANNECY ELECTRONIQUE
- Website
- https://exxotest.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Exxotest (ANNECY ELECTRONIQUE SAS, France) designs and manufactures diagnostic, measurement, and analysis tools for automotive embedded communication networks (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet), serving OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, after-sales networks, and training organizations across more than 20 countries via direct sales and distributors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Exxotest industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Diagnostic Equipment
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Electronic Components, Nec (3679)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Automotive E/E Architecture Components Manufacturing (Domain/Zonal Controllers, Gateways, Network Switches) (IMACAJAI), Embedded Software & Firmware Tools (Compilers, Debug, RTOS tooling) (HDAHAFAE)
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Where Exxotest is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chavanod
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Exxotest business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Diagnostic and Measurement Tools: Sale of professional diagnostic tools including OEM diagnostic platforms (PFD/TEP2020), multifunction controllers (CL600), and measurement instruments for automotive after-sales networks.
- Communication Network Analysis Tools: Hardware and software solutions for embedded communication networks including VCI interfaces (VCI-Muxdiag3, USB-Muxdiag-2 EVO), data loggers, and Muxtrace/Muxflow analysis applications.
- Educational Equipment: Teaching equipment including fault boxes, educational harnesses, training models (MT-TRACTION-ELEC, HALDEX EB+ 4.0), and didactic benches for vehicle and mobile machine technologies.
- Custom Engineering and Development Services: Custom product development and engineering services from needs definition through operational implementation, including OEM-specific solutions, ECU gateway integration, and flashing stations.
- Muxtrace Lite Application: Free CAN/CAN FD/LIN analysis software provided to existing hardware users, enhancing product ecosystem value and customer retention.
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Exxotest product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Exxotest designs, develops, manufactures and sells proprietary hardware interfaces and software for analysing embedded automotive communication networks (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, K-L), professional diagnostic and measurement tools for OEM and after-sales networks, and modular educational equipment including fault boxes, harnesses and powertrain demonstrators. The company also delivers custom engineering services and OEM diagnostic platforms (PFD) adapted from concept through industrialization. Products are engineered and made in France and target automotive manufacturers, equipment suppliers, system integrators and vocational training organizations.
Product overview
Exxotest offers a comprehensive portfolio of automotive embedded systems solutions organized into three main business areas: (1) Analysis tools for embedded communication networks including VCI-Muxdiag3 and USB-Muxdiag-2 (EVO) interfaces, Muxtrace/Muxflow analysis software, data loggers, and Flashing Stations for ECU downloading; (2) Diagnostic and measurement tools including the CL600 multifunction controller, custom PFD diagnostic platform, and specialized ACS-DIAG air conditioning diagnostic system; and (3) Educational solutions comprising fault boxes (54/108-channel), educational harnesses, MT-TRACTION-ELEC electric propulsion trainer, HALDEX braking training models, and braked engine dynos. The company also develops custom ECU solutions for specialized applications. Products are manufactured in France and target manufacturers, equipment suppliers, integrators, after-sales networks, and training organizations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Exxotest: Main brand for analysis tools for embedded communication networks, diagnostic and measurement tools, and educational solutions for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Products and services
- Muxtrace / Muxflow Network Analysis Application PC-based CAN, LIN, Diag-on-CAN and K-L network analysis application for data acquisition, emulation, recording and analysis of embedded automotive communication networks; the Lite version is offered free of charge to existing hardware users.
- VCI-Muxdiag3 Communication Interface Compact USB vehicle communication interface supporting CAN FD, CAN HS, CAN LS, Automotive Ethernet, LIN and K-L protocols, used for ECU downloading, software updates and diagnostics in development and production environments.
- USB-Muxdiag-2 (EVO) Communication Interface Compact USB CAN/LIN/K-L interface for embedded communication network analysis, with 2 CAN channels and 2 LIN/ISO9141 channels, designed as the evolutionary replacement for USB-MuxdiagII.
- USB-Mux-6C6L Multi-bus Interface USB/Ethernet interface box for multi-bus communication and acquisition, supporting 6 CAN and 6 LIN channels simultaneously for complex development or validation setups.
- DLx-MUXDIAG-II Data Logger Compact CAN/LIN data logger in diagnostic-socket form factor, designed for field diagnostics and ECU data acquisition in service environments.
- Industrial End-of-Line Data Logger Industrial data recorder engineered for end-of-line (EOL) control and testing, supporting CAN, LIN, Diag-on-CAN and K-L protocols on production lines.
- Exxotest Flashing Station Line-side ECU download station that enables rapid and secure downloading of electronic control units on automotive and motorcycle assembly lines.
- EXXOGRAPH Post-Processing Application Graphical post-processing application that produces visual analysis of CAN and LIN recordings captured by Exxotest data loggers and interfaces.
- CL600 Multifunction Digital Controller Multifunction digital controller combining a 2-channel oscilloscope, multimeter and EOBD scantool for vehicle diagnostics in after-sales and training environments, fully integrated into the Exxotest ecosystem with teaching-module resources.
- ACS-DIAG Air Conditioning Diagnostic Tool Comprehensive R134a air-conditioning diagnostic tool with measurement, diagnostic, control and electronic-diagnostic modes, packaged in a rugged modular IP40 ABS enclosure; originally developed for aeronautics (helicopters) and applicable to vehicles, mobile machines and railways.
- PFD (Platform for Diagnostics) Custom OEM diagnostic tool development platform that enables creation, customization and scaling of connected diagnostic tools integrated into OEM systems.
- TEP2020 Standalone Diagnostic Tool Standalone diagnostic platform designed for automotive after-sales workshops, with guided diagnostics, electrical diagrams and connected traceability features.
- Exxotest Educational Fault Boxes (BAP) Educational troubleshooting boxes offered in 54-channel and 108-channel configurations, providing direct access to ECU signals and simulation of realistic faults such as line cuts, short circuits, resistors and power disturbances for diagnostic training.
- Exxotest Educational Harnesses Wiring harnesses for passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks and agricultural or construction machinery, connected between vehicle harness and ECU to enable educational measurement and fault simulation.
- MT-TRACTION-ELEC Electric Propulsion Training Model Electric propulsion training model illustrating a complete powertrain (battery, converter, motor and transmission) and designed to teach the fundamentals of electromobility.
- HALDEX EB+ 4.0 Pneumatic Trailer Braking Training Model Custom-developed, transportable and interactive pneumatic trailer braking training model built for HALDEX to standardize and enrich technical braking training across Europe, with visual elements, pressure gauges and live demonstration.
- Braked Engine Dyno with Fault Boxes Braked engine dynamometer bundled with fault boxes, used by training organizations to provide hands-on experience of mechanical and electronic phenomena in vehicle powertrains.
- PMTC Uploader Station for Peugeot Motocycles Download station combining PMTC Uploader software and an ECU-PRG-UNIT communication interface, deployed on the Peugeot Motocycles assembly line for engine-ECU uploading operations.
- ECU Download Station for AUTOMOBILES DANGEL PHEV Conversion Custom firmware-application station for the electric motor management ECU of the PHEV rear-axle conversion performed by AUTOMOBILES DANGEL, adapted to mechanical modifications of the powertrain.
- Steering Control Computer (Quadrix Wheelchair ECU) Custom ECU developed for Mont Blanc Mobility's Quadrix all-terrain wheelchair, analyzing joystick position to control the electric motor responsible for wheel steering.
- GW ECU Gateway for DEVALLIET / PSA Powertrain Integration Custom engine gateway ECU enabling integration of PSA EP6FADTX engines into DEVALLIET vehicles, managing electrical functions including dashboard, lighting, signalling and wiping.
Quantifiable outcome
- Considerable time savings during ECU download phase thanks to DoIP and CAN FD networks
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Companies that use Exxotest
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Exxotest technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature7 records
Exxotest partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
25 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, standard and key.
- WorldSkills FranceflagshipOfficial partner of WorldSkills France 2025 National Finals in Marseille, providing training equipment and experts for automotive technology stream competitors.
- EuroSkillsflagshipCommitted partner for EuroSkills Herning 2025, providing state-of-the-art training facilities and experts for European championship of young professionals.
- ASCORELcoreStrategic merger partner in the ASCOTRONICS Group, also an expert in high value-added embedded electronic systems. The merger enables skill pooling, accelerated innovation, and broadened scope of intervention.
- PRODIDACstandardDistributor in French overseas territory of Guadeloupe. Contact: EDY Jean-Luc, 32 rue de Comboire, 38130 ECHIROLLES.
- MADIBAstandardDistributor in Reunion Island. Contact: PIQUET Patrice, 5 chemin Emile Grosset, 97429 PETITE ÎLE.
- TECHNIDISstandardDistributor in French Polynesia (Tahiti). Contact: PERMYN Léo, 7 RUE DU FRERE ALAIN, 98714 PAPEETE TAHITI.
- WIRETRONIC GmbhstandardDistributor in Germany. Contact: Charles-Henri GARIH, Muelbergerstrasse 61, 73728 ESSLINGEN AM NECKAR.
- RH SERVICESstandardDistributor in Belgium. Contact: HERMAN Romuald, Rue G. Delersy 37, 6220 LAMBUSART.
- PRODELstandardDistributor in Spain. Contact: VICTORIA Fernando, Avda de Manoteras 22, Edif alfa 1 – officina 97-3a planta, 28050 MADRID.
- REIS ELETTRONICAstandardDistributor in Italy. Contact: GUILLAUME David, Via Tonale 30 – C.so Traiano 168/A TO, 10127 TORINO.
- VTS VEHICLE TESTING SOLUTIONSstandardDistributor in United Kingdom. Contact: ORCHAN John, Newman Park – Western Way, W Mids, WS10 7BJ WEDNESBURY.
- INSURstandardDistributor in Argentina. Contact: VALERIO Hector Luis, Gral. Vedia 477, Sarandi, AVELLANEDA.
- WuHan BiWang Electromechanical Equipment EngineeringstandardDistributor in China. Contact: LIU Dina, Suite A8402 HuaYuan Business Plaza, No.16 ChuangYe Road, WuHan Economic & Technology Development Zone, HuBei Province, 430056.
- N-BIZstandardDistributor in South Korea. Contact: PARK Jinwoo, #608 Penterium IT Tower, 282 Hakeui Rd., Dongan-gu, Anyang-si, 431-810 GYEONGGI-DO.
- ZEN MICROSYSTEMSstandardDistributor in India. Contact: SAMANT Ashish, PRISTINE FONTANA – A Bldg, Flat No.: 607, Near Maratha Mandir, 411021 BAVDHAN, PUNE.
- DSI LtdstandardDistributor in Mauritius. Contact: POLIN Nadiil, Royal Road, 80810 MOKA.
- MEDIATEC SA DE CVstandardDistributor in Mexico. Contact: HERNANDEZ Judith, Rio Panuco 173 – Colonia: Cuauhtemoc, Delegacion: Cuauhtemoc, 06500 MEXICO DF.
- MBC SOLUCIONESstandardDistributor in Peru. Contact: Paul Quiroz, Calle José Gabriel Chariarse 618, Urb. San Antonio, Miraflores, LIMA.
- LEEON Tech Consulting Ltd.standardDistributor in Taiwan. Contact: Leo Lee, 13F., No. 908, Jingguo Rd., Luzhu Dist., Taoyuan City.
- TAN PHAT EQUIPMENTstandardDistributor in Vietnam. Contact: NGUYEN Tue Minh, No. 168 Phan Trong Tue, Thanh Liet Commune, HA NOI.
- HALDEXkeyEquipment supplier specializing in braking systems for heavy-duty trailers. HALDEX partnered with ANNECY ELECTRONIQUE to develop a custom HALDEX EB+ 4.0 pneumatic trailer braking training model for standardizing and enriching technical training across Europe.
- CREATIQUE GROUPkeyIntegration partner that integrated VCI-Muxdiag3 into modernization benches for Stellantis Group production plants, enabling ECU downloading and software updates.
- Stellantis GroupkeyMajor automotive group using VCI-Muxdiag3 in production plants for ECU downloading and software updates, benefiting from DoIP and CAN FD networks for time savings and productivity improvement.
- PSA POWERTRAINkeyEngine partnership enabling integration of PSA EP6FADTX engine into DEVALLIET vehicles through GW ECU gateway developed by ANNECY ELECTRONIQUE.
- Peugeot Motocycles GroupekeyLong-term partnership spanning over 15 years for engine ECU downloading operations on assembly line. Currently equipping after-sales network with TEP2020 diagnostic tool. Loaned XP400 scooter for EQUIP'AUTO 2025 showcase.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Exxotest competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- TEXA: TEXA specializes in multi-vehicle diagnostic tools and A/C service equipment (including R134a systems) for automotive and adjacent markets — comparable to Exxotest's CL600 multifunction controllers and ACS-DIAG air conditioning diagnostic tool.
- Vector Informatik: Vector is the dominant vendor of CAN/CAN FD/LIN and Automotive Ethernet development and analysis tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, VT System) used by automotive OEMs and tier-1s — directly comparable to Exxotest's Muxtrace/Muxflow and VCI interface lines.
- Kvaser: Kvaser is a specialist supplier of CAN/CAN FD interfaces and data loggers for automotive and industrial embedded systems — closely comparable to Exxotest's communication interfaces and DLx data loggers.
- PEAK-System Technik: PEAK-System manufactures PC-based CAN (CAN FD) and LIN interfaces (PCAN) used for development, diagnostics, and embedded network analysis — overlapping directly with Exxotest's VCI-Muxdiag3 and USB-Muxdiag product families.
- Softing Automotive: Softing provides automotive diagnostic and validation tools including DoIP/CAN FD interfaces and OEM diagnostic engineering services — comparable to Exxotest's PFD platform and VCI-Muxdiag3 DoIP-enabled interfaces.
Broad incumbents
- Hella Gutmann Solutions: Hella Gutmann is a major multi-brand aftermarket diagnostic tools provider (mega macs series) serving independent workshops across Europe — overlapping with Exxotest's after-sales diagnostic customer segment.
- Autel Intelligent Technology: Autel produces a broad range of automotive diagnostic and ADAS calibration systems with strong international distribution — a broad incumbent with overlapping product categories to Exxotest's diagnostic and educational lines.
- LAUNCH Tech: LAUNCH is one of the largest global manufacturers of professional automotive diagnostic tools, scanners, and educational equipment — competing with Exxotest across both aftermarket diagnostics and training organization sales.
- Bosch Automotive Service Solutions: Bosch's diagnostic division (KTS series) and ESI software suite dominate the aftermarket workshop diagnostic market that Exxotest's CL600 and TEP2020 target, while also supplying OEM-level engineering tools.
Emerging players
- DSA Daten- und Systemtechnik: DSA is a specialist supplier of CAN, LIN, and FlexRay measurement, data logging, and analysis tools for automotive R&D and validation — a niche but technical peer to Exxotest's protocol analysis and data acquisition offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance11 records
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Frequently asked questions about Exxotest
What does Exxotest do?
Exxotest designs, develops, manufactures and sells proprietary hardware interfaces and software for analysing embedded automotive communication networks (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, K-L), professional diagnostic and measurement tools for OEM and after-sales networks, and modular educational equipment including fault boxes, harnesses and powertrain demonstrators. The company also delivers custom engineering services and OEM diagnostic platforms (PFD) adapted from concept through industrialization. Products are engineered and made in France and target automotive manufacturers, equipment suppliers, system integrators and vocational training organizations.
Is Exxotest a public or private company?
Exxotest is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Exxotest founded?
Exxotest was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Exxotest based?
Exxotest is headquartered in Chavanod, France, in the Europe region.
How does Exxotest make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Diagnostic and Measurement Tools are the primary driver. The others are communication Network Analysis Tools, educational Equipment, custom Engineering and Development Services and muxtrace Lite Application.
Who are Exxotest's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TEXA, Vector Informatik, Kvaser, PEAK-System Technik and Softing Automotive. Broad incumbents are Hella Gutmann Solutions, Autel Intelligent Technology, LAUNCH Tech and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions. DSA Daten- und Systemtechnik is listed as an emerging player.
Does Exxotest have an API?
No public API is recorded for Exxotest.
What industry is Exxotest in?
Exxotest's product category is Automotive Diagnostic Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAJAC, Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMACAJAI, Automotive E/E Architecture Components Manufacturing (Domain/Zonal Controllers, Gateways, Network Switches). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.