Robert Boys
Keil, an ARM Company

CAN is extensively used in automobiles and trucks but has found applications everywhere. There are many "application" layers available for CAN such as ISO 15765 (cars), J1939 (trucks) and CANopen (factory automation) but it is very easy to develop your own protocol that will fit and simplify your needs. Modern CAN transceivers provide a stable and reliable CAN physical environment without the need for expensive coaxial cables. Most of the mystery of CAN has dissipated over the years. There is plenty of example CAN software available to help you quickly develop your own network.