“We welcome u-blox to ESMIG and are pleased with their contribution to ESMIG’s activities, both on policy and technical issues related to consumer energy management. We value u-blox’s expertise in wireless communication and its application in the utilities industry,” said Willem Strabbing, Managing Director of ESMIG.
“By becoming a member of ESMIG, we demonstrate our commitment to industrial applications and customers. We look forward to engaging with special interest groups and interdisciplinary organizations within the smart metering ecosystem, contributing our expertise as well,” said Thomas Seiler, CEO of u-blox. “The collaboration with the European Commission will also allow us to access new technology and regulatory initiatives in the smart energy sector at a very early stage and shape our smart metering product portfolio accordingly.”.
U-blox offers an ATEX-certified portfolio for mobile devices and manufactures products according to ISO 16785. This allows it to meet specific industry robustness requirements as well as the highest standards of quality and reliability. The company's goal is to deliver value to the metering industry through continuous innovation. Recently introduced modules based on LTE Cat M1 and NB-IoT technologies are designed to improve signal coverage and penetration while extending the battery life of installed smart meters. U-blox recently launched its own LTE Cat 1 technology, developed to address the trend in industrial markets where some sectors, such as energy, are focusing on functionality and longevity, with product lifespans exceeding a decade.
