Weinzierl Introduces New Solutions for Dimming and Lighting

• MATCH 55: Push Button Inserts for KNX TP and KNX RF/EnOcean with Security• GlassTouch: Elegant glass touch sensor series with clever features and KNX Security • KNX Blue IO: LED dimmers for KNX TP, RF und IP to be installed outside the switch board• Special Gateways: Easily connecting Modbus and DMX 512 with KNX […]

Light + Building 2020 Puts the Spotlight on ‘X as a Service’ in Building Technology

XaaS – What’s that? New business models on the upswing Products and services in the field of lighting and building-services technology are increasingly being marketed in the form of subscription models. Known as ‘X as a Service’ (XaaS), ‘Light as a Service’ (LaaS), ‘Security as a Service’ and ‘Safety as a Service’, this trend offers […]

View from America: KNX is key to the ultimate guest experience

By Philip R. Juneau, ATC. The hospitality market has shown consistent, significant growth over the years, and has been moving towards the highest end of the building technology spectrum. This can be seen in myriad high-rise, beautifully-designed hotels in Europe, the Middle-East and Asia that use KNX technology. Take Dubai for example, where the KNX […]

ZF Offers Revolutionary Batteryfree and Wireless Switch Modules Incorporating Energy Harvesting Technology

Discover new energy harvesting solutions from ZF that were to be shown at the now-postponed Light + Building 2020 show in Frankfurt. New developments include the following batteryfree and wireless product innovations incorporating energy harvesting technology from ZF: ZF Bluetooth Switch Module with Paulmann luminaire lighting controls ZigBee light switch modules in combination with IKEA Tradfri lamp […]

Siemens New KNX Presence Detector Boosts Energy Efficiency Without Relying on Add-ons

• Five sensors in a single device for optimal ambient conditions and maximum energy savings • Control of lighting, ventilation and heating systems • Precise readings, monitoring and control of energy consumption • Fast installation thanks to a single KNX cable The new presence detector WIDE UP 258Dx1 from Siemens Smart Infrastructure can now for […]

View from America: the first KNX intelligent commercial building in the USA

By Philip R. Juneau, ATC. My previous article talked about complete commercial field applications across multiple trades and protocols with a streamlined IP interface to the overall building energy management system (BEMS). The good news is that we’ve accomplished this in a newly-installed ABB facility in Highland Hills, Ohio. As the HQ for ABB’s market-leading […]

Park Electrical Distributors and Vitrea Technologies Announce Exclusive Partnership

Partnership lights the way for building technologies division The building technologies division of Park Electrical Distributors, the North East’s leading independent electrical wholesaler, has announced an exclusive partnership with home automation specialist, Vitrea Technologies of Israel. Building technologies manager, Paul Kinghorn, said: “With advanced wired and wireless technology, Vitrea is changing the landscape of home […]

New Bauhaus Dessau Museum Uses ABB i-bus KNX for Safe and Smart Building Technology

ABB smart technology puts prestigious Bauhaus art in the right light at the new Bauhaus museum ABB cooperates with Bauhaus Dessau to equip the new museum building with safe and smart building technology. On the occasion of the 100 years celebration the new museum building provides the appropriate home for prestigious art from several decades. […]