Vitrum Presents its New Generation of KNX Switches at ISE 2015

Home automation simplified with a simply inimitable design! Glass and Light. These are the elements from which Vitrum arises. Stand 12-C75, ISE 2015 Vitrum represents the new generation of switches, where design, technology, ergonomics and sustainability find a balance never achieved before. From the elegance and the transparency of glass a switch was born, unique […]

Case Study: KNX-based Fire Station in Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands

By Remco Hoveling, BAM Techniek What could be a greater contrast than water and fire? For the fire department in Bergen op Zoom, both are equally important and have been incorporated in a special architectural design. Built on the exact spot where the former city wall held back the sea water, the new fire department […]

Siemens Presents New Introductions for Energy-Efficient Buildings at ISH 2015

At ISH, the leading international trade show for building, energy and air conditioning technology and renewable energy sources to take place in March 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany, Siemens will exhibit its current portfolio of products, systems and solutions for energy-efficient rooms and buildings as well as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technology. Highlights will […]

Crestron Offers the CI-KNX KNX Control Interface

The CI-KNX is a bi-directional Ethernet interface to a KNX/EIB network. It is capable of addressing and controlling up to 250 KNX/EIB Objects. The unit is equipped whit a TCP/IP port that is capable of handling Power Over Ethernet. The CI-KNX can be programmed in ETS (KNX/EIB programming software) and its competitive price point makes […]

ABB, Bosch, and Cisco Collaborate on Open Software Platform for the Smart Home

ABB, Bosch, and Cisco to Establish Joint Venture / Partner ecosystem to be open to all appliance manufacturers and service providers New software platform allows simple exchange of data between different types of devices enabling a new range of services „Partner ecosystem to be open to all appliance manufacturers and service providers ABB, Bosch, and […]

ABB Helps South Africa’s Environmental Affairs HQ Make 30% Energy Savings with its i-bus KNX Intelligent Building Control System

As South Africa deepens the national dialog over reducing its carbon footprint, its Department of Environmental Affairs has put down an important marker: Its new headquarters in Pretoria incorporates sustainable features including building controls and rooftop solar power equipment from ABB that will cut electricity use. ABB provides solar inverters and building automation for the […]

PEAKnx Makes its Debut with the PEAKnx Controlpro Wall Controller

PEAKnx, the newly founded department of DOGAWIST Investment GmbH, has been in preparation since 2012, and is finally making its debut with an innovative wall display PEAKnx Controlpro. The innovative display not only combines modern technologies such as capacitative multitouch, but is also noted for its unique design, which can be individually tailored to the […]