Interview: Marco Koyne on building a sustainable future with KNX
In this interview with Katie Rose, Marco Koyne discusses how international KNX professionals can work together to address climate change and nurture the next generation. KNXtoday: How, why and when did you get involved with KNX, and what are your current roles? MK: As a child, I was interested in repairing things – when my […]
Sustainability: how KNX avoids products being consigned to the technology scrap heap
Simon Buddle takes a look at how KNX helps create more sustainable homes, and how its inherent flexibility, adaptability, and future-proofing can avoid products being consigned to the technology scrap heap. Whether we like it or not the world has, in our lifetime, entered a critical phase and we must take action to prevent the […]
Sustainability in ETS
Michael Critchfield takes a look at how sustainability is at the heart of ETS and how it can utilise what is already there and build on a long-lasting foundation. November 2024 is Sustainability Month at the KNX Association. Sustainability is key for the association and for its members, and it is also at the heart […]
Interview: Jean-Christophe Krieger on becoming the new President of the KNX Association
In this interview, KNX Association’s new President, Jean-Christophe Krieger from company Schneider Electric, shares his thoughts on the priorities for the KNX Association (KNXA) and its continuing drive towards sustainability for a positive climate change impact. KNXtoday: Firstly, congratulations on your new appointment as President of KNX Global Association! The baton has been passed to […]
Back to the Future: KNX at 34 years young and stronger than ever
Simon Buddle takes a look at how KNX has gone from strength to strength over the past 34 years, and pays tribute to its core strengths. I’m not sure I can remember what I was doing last week, let alone 34 years ago. However last week was different; I was in an RV driving through […]
Women in KNX: Kathrin Aehling on the benefits of a more diverse industry
In this interview with Katie Rose, Schneider Electric’s Kathrin Aehling shares her enthusiasm for KNX, her research on female inclusion in the industry and strategies that can help to increase diversity within it. KNXtoday: Tell us about your journey to your current management role in Schneider Electric and your dedication to promoting women in tech […]
ETS6 Tip and Tricks: KNX topology
Michael Critchfield gives an overview of what a KNX installation topology could comprise, and how communication between KNX devices within different media and security types can take place. My last article focused on workflow options using Groups. Another important part of any KNX Installation is the topology. Even when not in focus and with ETS6 […]
Show Review – Celebrating 100 Years of Tinkering and Pondering at IFA
Katie Rose reflects on highlights from the 100th IFA exhibition and KNX’s position at the leading edge of sustainable technological innovation. Founded in December 1924, this year marks the centenary of IFA (Internationale Funkausstellung / International Radio Exhibition) held at Messe Berlin 6-10 September 2024. One of the world’s leading trade shows for consumer electronics […]
ETS Tips and Tricks: ETS6 workflow options using Groups
Michael Critchfield explains how ETS6 can now accommodate quick changes and modifications to a project using the Groups section on the Sidebar, even when working on a small screen. ETS6 supports every imaginable workflow with panels, tabs and windows options, be it in the office with a large workstation and multiple monitors, or on site […]
Architects: why KNX makes sense for heating
Simon Buddle outlines why doing proper calculations and specifying KNX for heating can save time and money. It seems an odd thing to be sitting here in 30 degrees heat about to write an article about a heating system that went wrong. Well, when I say ‘went wrong’, that’s not quite true. The system, as […]