iXnov, a New Strategic Partner for Embedded Electronic Solutions

France | 2 March 2026 – ACKSYS, NCS SYSTEMS, PLANAVISION, and TECHWAY announce the creation of the iXnov Group. This new organisation brings together their areas of expertise and strengthens the group’s position in industrial computing and embedded electronic solutions.

120 Years of Combined Expertise Supporting Innovative Projects

With iXnov, the objective is to bring together complementary expertise and strengthen the group’s ability to deliver demanding technological or embedded systems projects in the defence, aerospace, transport, and advanced industry sectors. In a context shaped by digitalization, performance, cybersecurity, and industrial sovereignty, iXnov positions itself as an agile and long-term partner capable of ensuring service continuity and providing extended coverage—from the design of specialized electronic solutions to the integration of industrial systems.

From 2026, iXnov Accelerates the Implementation of Industrial Projects

The creation of iXnov responds to four key strategic objectives:

• Align strategy (target markets, investments, innovation).
• Accelerate execution through strengthened governance and synergies.
• Strengthen the group brand (visibility, credibility, attractiveness).
• Deliver an integrated offering with expanded service continuity.
  

Mission & Commitments

Our mission: to design and deliver complex systems tailored to customer requirements and operating environments, combining technological expertise, industrial mastery, and long-term reliability.

This ambition is built on four pillars:

• Technical excellence: innovation, quality, reliability.
• Customer-centric approach: co-design, engineering, satisfaction, and complementary expertise.
• Strong industrial footprint: local and European production, critical skills, technological sovereignty.
• Support: strengthening competitiveness and technological advancement.
  

iXnov: A Unifying, Scalable Identity Focused on the Future

iXnov brings together its subsidiaries under a shared identity designed to support the group’s growth.

• i – Industrial / Intelligence
• X – Excellence / eXtreme / eXigence
• nov – Innovation
• Baseline: “Innovating together” embodies collective innovation (R&D, engineering), based on collaboration between subsidiaries, teams, and customers.
• Logo: inspired by a neural network, symbolizing the interconnection of expertise and the synergy of skills, with the customer at the heart of the ecosystem.

Statement

“With iXnov, we are consolidating our growth and innovation capacity by structuring our expertise in order to support our customers and anticipate their needs. This key milestone reflects our ambition to become a leading player capable of delivering high-level integrated solutions in a constantly evolving market,” said Stéphane Roger, CEO of the iXnov Group.

Key Figures

iXnov currently generates €40 million in annual revenue, employs nearly 120 people, and aims to exceed €100 million in revenue by 2030.

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ACKSYS

A specialist in Wi-Fi and cellular solutions, ACKSYS designs robust industrial communication solutions for demanding environments (transport, industry, robotics, mining, etc.).

NCS Systems

A specialist in industrial computing and embedded systems, NCS Systems designs and integrates solutions for aerospace & defence, transport, and industry.

Planavision

A specialist in display and video processing, Planavision designs visualization solutions for professional and mission-critical environments.

TECHWAY

A specialist in digital electronics, TECHWAY develops real-time signal and video acquisition and processing solutions.