Press Releases from EnOcean GmbH (19 total)
New EnOcean EDK 350 developer kit enables modular development of energy harvesti …
* Complete energy harvesting product set for fast integration and configuration of batteryless wireless technology
* Flexible expandability of EnOcean ESK 300 starter kit to developer kit
Oberhaching/Munich, Germany, November 08, 2012 — At this year‘s electronica (November 13–16, 2012, Munich), EnOcean will introduce its new EDK 350 developer kit covering the entire product range, from energy harvesting and wireless modules to ready-made product solutions. The new kit is part…
Encrypted data communication for EnOcean radio
* New PTM 215 energy harvesting switch module including rolling code
* Enhanced function library (DolphinAPI) for customer-specific integration of security features
Oberhaching/Munich, Germany, October 09, 2012 — EnOcean today announced the presentation of PTM 215, the first energy harvesting switch module integrating rolling code, at electronica 2012 (November 13–16, Munich). This additional functionality offers data encryption for secure wireless communication in smart home, security access control systems and other…
EnOcean and partners present energy harvesting wireless innovations at Building …
Companies demonstrate new applications and advantages of battery-free wireless solutions for energy- and cost-efficient buildings
Oberhaching/Munich, Germany/London, UK, 19 September 2012 – EnOcean and Thermokon, two promoters of the EnOcean Alliance, today announced they will exhibit at Building Services 2012, the official CIBSE Conference and Exhibition, taking place at London Olympia, 10–11 October. Additionally, Smart Buildings Ltd. will also share the joint stand #D10. The companies will present a wide…
Human motion used as energy source to power stop signals on new London buses
Wireless bell push systems use energy harvesting wireless technology from EnOcean
Oberhaching/Munich, Germany, 25 July 2012 – In two days’ time, London will be hosting one of the biggest sporting events in its history and new Eco-Routemaster hybrid buses will transport thousands of sports fans throughout the capital. These buses allow passengers to activate stop signals with their bodies as a source of energy using energy harvesting wireless…
EnOcean starts new University Programme
Promoting the use of energy harvesting wireless technology in education and offering career opportunities for young engineers
Oberhaching/Munich, Germany, April 26, 2012 — EnOcean has launched a new university programme. This initiative will educate the university community about energy harvesting wireless technology and open up students’ career opportunities at EnOcean. The programme addresses Electronics, Software or Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and other related courses. A key element of the…
EnOcean's wireless technology is international standard
First ISO/IEC wireless standard optimised for solutions with ultra-low power consumption and energy harvesting
Oberhaching, near Munich, 16 April 2012 – The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has ratified a new standard – ISO/IEC 14543-3-10 – for wireless applications with ultra-low power consumption. It is the first and only wireless standard that is also optimised for energy harvesting solutions and, therefore, for EnOcean's self-powered wireless technology. Together with the EnOcean Equipment Profiles…
EnOcean appoints Matthias Poppel as COO
Oberhaching, Germany, 10 April 2012 – EnOcean, the inventor of energy harvesting wireless technology, has announced the appointment of Matthias Poppel as Chief Operation Officer (COO). In this newly created position, Matthias is responsible for the operational side of the business. The objective is to further align technology development with specific customer needs, the internationalisation of the company and the opening of new markets. Matthias Poppel reports directly to Laurent…
EnOcean ESK 300 starter kit — the easy way to get started with batteryless wir …
A set of basic components simplifies the testing and development of energy harvesting wireless solutions for OEM partners
Oberhaching/Munich, Germany, February 28, 2012 — EnOcean has announced its new ESK 300 starter kit which offers a speedy, simple and cost-effective approach to batteryless wireless technology. The starter kit includes a variety of energy converters and modules enabling the effortless creation of energy-autonomous wireless sensors. Using the kit, EnOcean OEM partners will…
EnOcean: New ways to harness energy at the press of a button
The ECO 200 energy converter coupled with the PTM 330 wireless module open up a wealth of new applications for energy-harvesting wireless technology
Oberhaching/Munich, Germany, 24 November 2011 – With the ECO 200, EnOcean is launching the third generation of its mechanical energy converters. Combined with the PTM 330 transmitter module the result is an entire system for batteryless wireless operations. This new pairing creates an optimum basis for speedy…
New CEO for EnOcean
EnOcean appoints Laurent Giai-Miniet as Chief Executive Officer
Oberhaching, Germany, 30 September 2011 – EnOcean GmbH today announced that it has appointed Laurent Giai-Miniet as its new Chief Executive Officer. Together with Andreas Schneider, Chief Marketing Officer, and Uwe Thumm, Chief Financial Officer, he will promote the company's technology and drive business growth on a global scale. He will replace Markus Brehler, who has left the company.
“I’m really excited to…
EnOcean switch insert available in shiny white
The popularity of self-powered wireless switches from EnOcean is making them the standard for flexible electrical installation in intelligent eco-efficient buildings. Previously available in pure white, anthracite and aluminium matt colour variants, EnOcean is responding to UK customer requirements with the introduction of the new PTM 250 easyfit wireless switch insert in high-gloss pure white finish.
EnOcean easyfit combines service-free power generation from finger pressure with highly reliable EnOcean wireless transmission,…
EnOcan Easyfit receives Batimat Innovation Award in Bronze
Oberhaching/Munich, 14 November, 2007 – EnOcean’s Easyfit wireless, battery-free switch won the Batimat Innovation Award in Bronze across all categories at Batimat 2007, the international building exhibition held in Paris, 5-10 November. The award demonstrates EnOcean\'s increasing international recognition as the standard for wireless technology in intelligent green buildings. The Batimat Gold, Silver and Bronze are the highest accolades of the Innovation Awards across all categories.
The 17th Innovation Competition,…
EnOcean wireless sensors Selected BuildingGreen Top-10 Product for 2007
Chicago, IL, November 8, 2007 – Energy-Harvesting Powered Wireless Sensors from EnOcean has been selected as one of BuildingGreen’s 2007 Top-10 Green Building Products by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec®. This annual award recognizes the most innovative and exciting green building products added to the GreenSpec® Directory during the past year or covered in Environmental Building News.
“Our selections of the Top-10 Green Building Products represent a…
EnOcean scoops green tech award at Working Buildings Week
EnOcean’s wireless, batteryless switch technology won the “Best innovation in green product or service” award in The Working Buildings Week Innovation Awards 2007 – its second major design award in as many months.
According to Vincent Brain, event manager, Working Buildings Week, “There is increasing pressure on organisations to ensure that their working buildings are as sustainable as possible. We see EnOcean switching technology as providing a practical and low…
Award-Winning Self-powered Wireless Technology from EnOcean enables Intelligent …
EnOcean GmbH will demonstrate its innovative self-powered wireless sensor technology for intelligent green buildings on Stand C22 at M&E 2007, The Building Services Event, taking place 10-11 October, Olympia, London. Powered by energy drawn from light, movement or even changes in temperature, EnOcean’s technology is rapidly becoming accepted as the standard for innovative sensor solutions in ecological building automation projects, ensuring greater energy efficiency and unparalleled flexibility at the lowest…
Break through in thermal energy harvesting technology by EnOcean
EnOcean, the leading supplier of the award-winning, patented, energy-harvesting wireless sensors, presents the break through in thermal energy harvesting technology. With its new development Perpetuum ECT, EnOcean revolutionizes wireless sensor applications as it is able to power innovative electronic circuits from temperature differentials as low as 2° C.
EnOcean’s new product family Perpetuum ECT (Energy Converter Thermo) converts temperature differentials into usable power and enables the battery-free operation of ultra-low power…
EnOcean expands and strengthens Management Team
EnOcean, the leading provider of the award-winning, patented, energy-harvesting wireless sensors today announced the appointment of Graham Martin as Vice President Strategic Alliances. Graham is responsible for integrating technology and market strategy for the rapidly growing EnOcean Alliance community.
Graham Martin brings 25 years experience as an executive and visionary in the wireless semiconductor and electronics industry. He joins EnOcean from Chipcon, a Norwegian low power RF IC company…
EnOcean powers LightHive
The innovative self-powered radio technology from EnOcean proved to be the best solution for the LightHive at the world-wide known Architectural Association (AA) School of Architecture in London. LightHive is an extraordinarily unlikely exhibition that should never have been were it not for the force of Alex Haw, its architect and creator. This dramatic and thrilling use of EnOcean\'s energy harvesting wireless sensor technology provides a solution to his problem…
Amper 2007 in Prague: battery-free and wireless EnOcean easyfit switch element a …
The "Golden Amper 2007" (Zlaty Amper) was awarded to the battery-free and wireless switch element, EnOcean easyfit, as the best trade fair exhibit at the Amper 2007 in Prague. At the 15th International Electrotechnics and Electronics Trade Fair held from 27 – 30 March 2007, Czech distributor "WM OCEAN" presented EnOcean’s revolutionary technology for building installations to more than 50,000 visitors attracted to the event by a wide variety of…
