The Nano is one of the most recognizable Arduino boards in the world. Compact, accessible, and endlessly versatile, it has powered millions of projects across a variety of domains. Today, at electronica 2026 (Munich, November 10–13, 2026), we’ve announced what comes next for the ecosystem – and it’s designed to take everything the Nano does well into a new territory: industrial, home, and building automation.

Meet the Nano XL Link board and the Nano XL Link Connector Carrier .

A Nano designed for automation

Nano XL Link keeps what you love about the original form factor – compact dimensions, familiar pinout, and full Arduino ® ecosystem compatibility – while adding three on-board fieldbus transceivers: CAN FD, RS485, and 10/100 Ethernet.…