MDT acquires Tapko and Apricum

Partners become family: The MDT Group acquires a majority stake in the German KNX pioneer Tapko Technologies GmbH and the Croatian KNX forge Apricum d.o.o. The close and trusting partnership between the German KNX manufacturer MDT and the German KNX pioneer Tapko as well as the Croatian KNX producer Apricum has existed for several decades. Now both […]

Interview: Ceridwen Davies on illuminating a diverse and innovative future

Ceridwen Davies discusses the development of KNX in Australia and the value of women’s skills and perspectives in the industry. By Katie Rose KNXtoday: Tell us about your experience working in design and commercial lighting – what first sparked your inspiration and how did you come to work at Theben? CD: My 20-year career in […]

#KNXis35: a growing worldwide community of proud enthusiasts

National groups and userclubs are a major part of what makes KNX special. By Merve Özcangaz The KNX National Group As the number of KNX Members (manufacturers), Partners (certified installers) and Training Centres rapidly grows in a country or region, it makes sense to coordinate things locally through a national group. A KNX National Group […]

Messe Frankfurt launches partnership with Frost & Sullivan to enhance its ‘Building. Technology. Solutions.’ content platform

Knowledge Connected: The Content Hub ‘Building. Technology. Solutions.’ Launches Partnership with Frost & Sullivan Messe Frankfurt is strengthening its commitment to knowledge, growth, and innovation in the field of smart, sustainable building technologies. Together with Frost & Sullivan, the global Growth Pipeline Company, Messe Frankfurt’s Content Hub “Building. Technology. Solutions.” is launching a strategic knowledge […]

Women in KNX: Ann-Christin Gotsch on lighting the way with KNX

In this interview with Katie Rose, KNX Planner and Project Manager Ann-Christin Gotsch shares how she sees the KNX community as a lighthouse for the future. KNXtoday: Tell us your background and how you came to work in your current role. ACG: During my practical semester at ise GmbH in Oldenburg in 2011 as part […]

Ivory Egg invests in the future with new Nottingham headquarters

Ivory Egg, a leading distributor of KNX and open-source building automation and control solutions, has announced its relocation to a new, significantly larger headquarters at Churchill Business Park, Colwick, Nottingham. The move marks a major milestone in the company’s growth journey and underlines its commitment to delivering an exceptional level of customer service. The new facility, the […]

Women in KNX: Christiane Pursche on programming long-term change for women in tech

In this interview with Katie Rose, Christiane Pursche shares how women can hold their own on construction sites and enjoy a successful profession in the industry. KNXtoday: Tell us your background and how you came to work in your current role. CP: I’m a trained wholesaler and previously worked as an accountant for a master […]

#KNXis35: KNX history and evolution

Yasmin Hashmi looks at the origins of KNX, its core values and its milestones over the past thirty-five years. KNX is 35. This worldwide building control standard, initiated by a handful of visionary European manufacturers, now has over 500 manufacturer members, providing more than 8000 different products that can be seamlessly mixed and matched by […]