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TOWER
15
July
2025
Summer means sunshine, holidays, and well-deserved relaxation – but also dried-out lawns and drooping plants. While you’re away, your garden may be struggling with the heat.
Don’t worry – we’ve got a competent helper for your green oasis: the HARDWARIO Soil Moisture Sensor. With it, you can watch your plants from anywhere, even hundreds of kilometers away.
The HARDWARIO Soil Sensor Set is designed to be easy to assemble, even for beginners:
You can find everything you need in our HARDWARIO Store. *
Once you’ve assembled the modules, simply flash the pre-made firmware, pair the device with the USB radio dongle, and connect it to Node-RED. You can configure the data you want to track – moisture, temperature, or both.
The whole setup is open-source so that you can adapt it to your needs – whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a gardener, or both.
You can see your data in easy-to-read graphs or set up alerts to notify you when the soil gets too dry. No more guesswork, just water when it’s needed. This helps you save both water and time.
The sensor works in:
It can easily handle outdoor use with the proper enclosure (like an IP-rated box).
More blog posts are coming, such as monitoring indoor CO₂ levels and improving ventilation.
But for now, get ready to keep your plants happy and healthy – and take advantage of our 10% summer discount.
🛒 Use the code SUMMERWATER10 at checkout in the HARDWARIO Store until July 31!
Don't want to spend time creating it yourself? That is no problem. We also offer a ready-made Soil Sensor Set
*You can purchase a Raspberry Pi using the recommended links listed directly on our product page on Hackster.io. Just visit the HARDWARIO Hub page on Hackster.io, where you’ll find trusted sellers and everything you need to build your setup.
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CHESTER Gateway
Industrial IoT
IoT Solutions
03
July
2025
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Remote management of HARDWARIO CHESTER devices has never been easier. Initially, we designed our devices focusing on easy use and intuitive remote operation.
FOTA stands for Firmware Over The Air. It allows you to update firmware anytime and from anywhere. No physical connection is needed. Just upload the new version to HARDWARIO Cloud and assign it to a specific device; the system will handle the rest.
CHESTER downloads the firmware in the background while continuing to measure and send data. You will not lose any information. If something goes wrong, the device safely reverts to the previous version.
Remote Shell lets you control and configure the device remotely. CHESTER communicates bidirectionally with HARDWARIO Cloud and acts as if it were directly connected to your computer, even when it is hundreds of kilometers away.
You can also upload a new configuration file, change the data interval, adjust alarms, or add Bluetooth tags. Once the device receives the config, it restarts and applies the new settings. If the configuration is invalid, CHESTER automatically discards it and returns it to the last valid one.
The response depends on the reporting interval, so it may take a few minutes. Compared to a technician visiting the site, this delay is negligible. The time and cost savings are clear.
Modern IoT management without compromise
That is the power of HARDWARIO CHESTER.
Would you like to offer your customers innovative solutions built upon reliable, proven IoT technology developed in the Czech Republic? Become our partner, and together we’ll deliver impactful solutions tailored to your customers' needs.
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Energy
Smart Agriculture
Smart metering
12
June
2025
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The use of technology in agriculture is now taken for granted. Just as we have become accustomed to tractors and combine harvesters, we know greenhouses are now routinely lit, not only at night. What is not yet widely known, however, is the growing importance of regulating grow lighting - not only according to the needs of plants, but also according to the state of the energy system.
Photovoltaics has been developing rapidly in recent years, mainly thanks to subsidies, falling prices, and mass production. Similarly, the importance of wind and hydroelectric power plants is growing, although not so much in our country. Although these sources are emission-free, they have one significant disadvantage: their output depends on the weather and the time of day.
Even though we can predict sunshine and wind to some extent, energy production must always match consumption exactly. Any deviation must be compensated for because we cannot "add fuel to the fire" like we can with conventional power plants.
Adjustable power plants or energy "waste generators" are needed to maintain grid stability. These devices simply "burn" excess energy. They are often large heating coils, which the public perceives as unnecessary waste.
An alternative to energy dissipation can be large operations with flexible consumption, typically cold stores and, more recently, greenhouses. Thanks to IoT technologies, it is now possible to regulate the lighting in individual parts of a greenhouse so that plants receive the light they need while utilizing excess energy.
From the outside, the lights in the greenhouse are turned on at random. In reality, it is a precisely controlled algorithm that respects the biorhythms of plants while responding to the needs of the network. Each section of the greenhouse can thus have a "day" or "night" depending on the current situation, similar to different places on Earth.
Since the grow lamps are still functional, replacing them with new ones would be uneconomical. Therefore, a technical modification of the existing luminaires will be chosen, enabling their individual remote control and brightness regulation. An innovative mesh network that efficiently transmits data throughout the greenhouse will ensure communication between thousands of lamps.
A control system will be built on top of the technology, dividing the greenhouse into sectors according to the plants' growth stage. Each sector will be controlled independently, taking into account natural light conditions, plant needs, and the state of the network. The ratio of sectors in "day" and "night" will be the subject of calculations, measurements, and growers' experience.
For the system to work, an explicit agreement with the energy regulator is necessary. The regulator determines when and how much energy the greenhouses can draw from the grid according to their needs. This service not only helps to integrate more renewable sources, but also reduces farmers' electricity costs. The savings can then be invested in further development or reducing production costs.
A connection of modern agriculture, innovative technology, and energy management that delivers real value for farmers and society: ecologically, economically, and technologically.
Tomáš Stránský, Hardware Engineer
Blog
Energy
IoT Solutions
Smart metering
06
June
2025
The European Union is placing increasing emphasis on energy efficiency, savings, and digitization. One important step in this area is the obligation to enable remote reading of heat, cold, and hot water, gas, and electricity consumption for new installations and existing systems.
These requirements are based on Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (EED), which was amended by Directive 2018/2002/EU. This legislation requires member states to gradually introduce measuring devices with remote reading capabilities and to regularly inform end users about their consumption.
These requirements are not just administrative measures—they aim to raise consumption awareness, encourage savings, and contribute to the EU's climate targets.
At the heart of every remote meter reading is reliable hardware that can collect data from the meters, transmit it securely, and allow it to be evaluated. At HARDWARIO, we offer a range of devices that cover different scenarios and types of measurements:
Wireless data transmission:
CHESTER wM-Bus is a device for wireless reading from meters supporting the Wireless M-Bus protocol (typically heat, water, and gas). It is ideal for apartment buildings or distributed installations where cabling is not available.
Wired data transmission:
CHESTER M-Bus - collect data from standard M-Bus meters. Suitable solution for utility rooms, boiler rooms or industrial buildings with existing cabling.
Heat measurement:
CHESTER Boiler - a device for monitoring heat energy, heat exchanger conditions, and heating systems' operation. It allows not only reading but also signaling of faults or anomalies.
Electricity measurement:
CHESTER Energy - unit for monitoring electrical energy, voltage, current, active and reactive power.
Smart electricity meters - including direct integration into the HARDWARIO ecosystem via RS-485, M-Bus, or directly wM-Bus.
All our devices are designed and manufactured in the Czech Republic.
Support for different types of connections: LTE-M, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN.
Open platform - easy integration into existing systems or your cloud.
Full remote management, updates, and diagnostics.
European legislation is setting a clear direction – remote metering will soon be standard. Whether you manage an apartment building, industrial complex, or distribution network, HARDWARIO will help you manage this change easily and efficiently. We have the devices, experience, and team to support you every step of the way.
Would you like to offer your customers innovative solutions built upon reliable, proven IoT technology developed in the Czech Republic? Become our partner, and together we’ll deliver impactful solutions tailored to your customers' needs.
Blog
Company news
20
May
2025
It's out - we've just launched a new Newsroom section on our website. And it's not just a cosmetic change. We created this place because we were missing a space to clearly and easily bring together real-life stories, how-to guides, press releases, and behind-the-scenes insights in one place.
Case studies - stories of real installations and projects we've done with partners worldwide. And most importantly: with concrete results.
Press releases include everything the media, investors, or partners need to know about us, including quotes and contacts.
Blogs and articles - tutorials, tips, answers to frequently asked questions, as well as behind-the-scenes insights into development, design, and business.
Because we want our content to be accessible, clear, and within reach, not hidden away somewhere deep.
We want our site to be modern, pretty, and friendly - a place where people can come back not just for products but also for inspiration, answers, and insight into how we think.
The newsroom is the first step in that direction. More articles, new stories, and practical guides will be coming soon. And if you have a topic we should write about, get in touch. We'd be happy to open it up.
📦 Case study GrainLink - How CHESTER monitors grain silos in the challenging conditions of Canada and the USA
🔌 A blog about the possibilities of CHESTER Input - or what one smart box can do
🔋 How to chose batteries for IoT projects - an article that will save you a lot of time and money
Blog
CHESTER Gateway
IoT Solutions
Smart Monitoring
08
May
2025
Do you need a reliable overview of your processes? Do you want to transfer data and monitor it efficiently wirelessly? That's exactly what CHESTER Input provides - a versatile module that integrates analog and digital signals and wirelessly transmits them via NB-IoT, LTE-M, or LoRaWAN. This ensures complete control over critical processes in industry, agriculture, or energy.
CHESTER Input's versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of scenarios, including:
CHESTER Input supports connecting sensors with common industrial standards of 0-30 V and 4-20 mA, facilitating effortless integration with various sensors, such as inductive sensors, optical barriers, and pressure sensors for machinery tires. This flexibility allows CHESTER Input to excel in diverse applications and environments.
Like all devices in the CHESTER series, CHESTER Input is known for its simple setup and intuitive operation. Once installed at your chosen location, simply register the device on the HARDWARIO Cloud and configure your parameters. Your data will begin transmitting automatically to your control panel. Everything is designed to ensure rapid, efficient, and hassle-free deployment - from initial device selection to everyday use.
CHESTER Input can be powered by either a battery or an external power source supplemented with a backup battery, making it ideal for locations lacking a permanent mains connection. With a standby power consumption below 180 μA (depending on the connected sensor) and temperature resilience from -20 °C to +60 °C, CHESTER Input thrives in demanding environments.
Comprehensive open documentation is available to help users maximize CHESTER Input's capabilities. Whether you're an experienced developer or new to IoT, you’ll find the necessary resources. Additionally, premium technical support is available.
CHESTER Input offers a reliable solution for connecting your devices and delivering data exactly where it's needed. Interested in discovering its potential?
Contact us to schedule a demo, become a partner, or order now to start your IoT projects today.
Would you like to offer your customers innovative solutions built upon reliable, proven IoT technology developed in the Czech Republic? Become our partner, and together we’ll deliver impactful solutions tailored to your customers' needs.
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Company news
Store
23
April
2025
Did you miss it? You told us so, and we believed you because we missed him, too. We're talking about our e-store, if you want to call it an e-shop.
Over the past few months, we've been working hard to fine-tune every detail so that we can introduce you to the next generation of our online store. The result is the HARDWARIO Store—more modern, clearer, and designed to make the shopping experience as pleasant as possible.
At the end of last year, we decided it was time for a change. The road to the new solution was not easy. We built the new store from the ground up, focusing on simplicity, flexibility, and trustworthiness. As of April 2025, the HARDWARIO Store is fully operational again and can be found at https://www.hardwario.store.
The new Store runs on the Czech e-commerce platform Upgates, which allows us to easily manage products and respond quickly to your needs. For payments, we have chosen the proven Comgate gateway with support for CZK, EUR, and USD currencies. We ship orders worldwide in cooperation with proven carriers. We have designed the entire environment with an emphasis on intuitive operation and a simple purchasing process.
What can you find on the HARDWARIO Store? First of all, our key products. TOWER - powerful and flexible IoT modules whose price has dropped significantly. CHESTER - an industrial IoT platform for connecting sensors, PLCs, and other devices. Also, STICKER - a compact LoRaWAN sensor for measuring temperature, humidity, and air quality, EMBER - a LoRaWAN gateway built on the MikroTik platform, and GAUGER - a pulse counter for monitoring devices or meters. There is also a wide range of accessories, batteries, antennas, and mounting components. And more new products are on the way.
We have created the new HARDWARIO Store for you. Check it out, browse the offer, and let us know how you like it: https://www.hardwario.store
Use Case
CHESTER Gateway
Smart Agriculture
IoT Solutions
15
April
2025
HARDWARIO is at the forefront of digital innovation, dedicated to improving life on Earth through advanced IoT technologies. Its CHESTER platform, known for its modular design, is built to deliver reliable performance in the harshest environments, ensuring that industries across the globe can count on consistent, actionable data.
GrainLink, on the other hand, is focused on solving one of the biggest challenges in agriculture: protecting stored crops. By providing real-time monitoring of silo conditions, GrainLink helps farmers and storage operators safeguard their harvests by tracking critical metrics like temperature, humidity, and grain levels—no matter where they are. This combination of monitoring, efficiency, and loss prevention is changing the way crops are stored and managed.
GrainLink and HARDWARIO joined forces to tackle one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: keeping stored grain safe. Using IoT technology, they bring visibility and control to silo environments—anytime, anywhere.
CHESTER units monitor temperature, humidity, and grain level in real time. With automated ventilation and low-power connectivity, the system reduces spoilage risks while running for years on batteries—even in extreme conditions.
Storing grain in silos is fraught with risk. Without precise control over environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, crops can deteriorate rapidly due to mold and moisture. According to GrainLink, there have been instances where entire silos had to be emptied and discarded because of crop degradation. Such losses can have a devastating financial impact.
To tackle these challenges, GrainLink turned to HARDWARIO’s CHESTER platform. Each CHESTER unit integrates seamlessly with 1-Wire sensors that continuously monitor temperature, humidity, and grain volume. This real-time data not only offers immediate insights into silo conditions but also automates key processes like ventilation control to ensure the environment remains optimal for crop preservation.
This comprehensive system enables farmers and storage operators to have full visibility and control over silo conditions, reducing risks and preventing losses before they happen. By embracing IoT-powered solutions, GrainLink is providing a smarter, more efficient way to manage grain storage.
Amir Fuhrmann, CTO of Axilera, shared his perspective on CHESTER’s field performance:
“CHESTER has proven itself in Canada’s most extreme conditions. Whether it’s -40°C or +40°C, exposed to scorching heat or blanketed in ice, the device continues to operate without fail.”
Such reliability is critical in agricultural environments, where crops are stored for long periods. Any failure could result in catastrophic losses, making CHESTER’s resilience a game-changer for the industry.
Together, HARDWARIO and GrainLink are setting a new standard in grain storage management. Through IoT-driven automation and monitoring, farmers and operators now have a way to manage and protect their harvests efficiently and confidently, without the constant need for manual checks.
In the video below, hear from HARDWARIO CEO Pavel Hübner and GrainLink CTO Amir Fuhrmann as they share the journey of bringing IoT solutions from Central Europe to North America—and how this reliable technology is securing harvests around the world.
Watch the full interview to learn more about how IoT is changing grain storage and ensuring harvests are protected regardless of the climate.
Blog
CHESTER Gateway
Smart Monitoring
Smart Agriculture
01
April
2025
CHESTER Range is a configurable distance sensor that uses the MaxBotix MB7066 ultrasonic sensor to accurately measure from 0.2 to 10 meters with a 1 cm resolution.
It supports up to four DS18B20 external temperature sensors (depending on the variant), allowing you to combine distance measurement with temperature monitoring.
The device has the following key features:
Wireless connectivity:
Power supply:
Built-in sensors:
The CHESTER Range combines distance, temperature, and humidity measurement with low power consumption and long endurance. This makes it ideal for applications where a fixed power supply is not available or long-distance wireless monitoring is required.
The CHESTER Range is ideal for a wide range of applications in industry, agriculture, and public administration. Its accurate distance measurement, multi-sensor support, and long battery life help optimize processes and reduce operating costs.
- Monitoring grain levels in silos - accurate real-time measurement of inventory levels helps optimize logistics and minimize losses.
- Monitoring temperature and humidity in warehouses - protecting crops from spoilage and better-managing storage conditions.
- Water level monitoring in irrigation areas - more efficient management of water resources.
- Measuring water levels in reservoirs, wells, and retention systems - provides early warning of water shortages or overflows.
- Detection of groundwater levels - useful for geological surveys and water resource management.
- Monitoring sewer systems, preventing blockages, and efficiently maintaining infrastructure.
- Parking space occupancy detection - optimizing traffic management in cities and commercial zones.
- Monitoring the presence of objects in transport infrastructure, including the height of bridges, tunnels, and safety zones.
- Logistics warehouses and pallet storage - control of free space and more efficient use of storage capacity.
- Monitoring the level of waste pits and containers - optimizing collection routes and reducing operating costs.
- Monitoring waste levels in industrial plants - better waste disposal planning and reduction of environmental burden.
- Automated management of collection points - digitization of waste management for municipalities and private companies.
The CHESTER Range is available in several variants that allow it to be adapted to different applications:
With its flexibility and robust design, the CHESTER Range is the ideal solution for industrial and environmental applications where measurement accuracy and reliable data transmission are key.
Do you want to offer your customers smart solutions based on reliable and proven IoT devices developed in the Czech Republic? Become our partner. Together, we will implement solutions for your customers.
Use Case
Environmental Monitoring
Smart Agriculture
Smart Monitoring
20
March
2025
HARDWARIO is committed to the sustainable improvement of the Earth's living conditions through digitalization and IoT technologies. Its modular CHESTER platform is designed to operate in harsh climatic conditions almost anywhere in the world.
SCHAUMANN ČR s.r.o. has been collecting and analyzing data in cattle farms for more than ten years. One of the key challenges faced by farms is heat stress in livestock, especially in the summer period. Accurate monitoring of temperature and humidity in stables is essential for early response and minimizing the impact on animal health and production.
Key requirements
✅ Reliable monitoring of temperature and humidity in stables
✅ Automatic assessment of heat stress
✅ Real-time alerting of crisis situations
✅ Integration with the existing MOOML livestock management system
Solution
SCHAUMANN CR approached HARDWARIO 6 years ago with a requirement for effective monitoring of the stable environment. This collaboration resulted in the deployment of CHESTER IoT sensors that monitor temperature and humidity values in real-time.
How it works
➡️ CHESTER sensors continuously collect temperature and humidity data in the stables.
➡️ The data is connected directly to the MOOML system via an API.
➡️ Expert advisors, farmers, and management have an up-to-date overview via an online platform.
➡️ In the event of impending heat stress, the system automatically sends alerts to pre-configured email addresses.
➡️ Daily summaries with heat stress analysis go out automatically according to individual user settings.
Result
✅ Immediate response to impending heat stress
✅ Reduced health risks associated with heat stress
✅ Optimised production thanks to a stable stable environment
✅ Automated reports enable management to effectively manage the breeding operation
SCHAUMANN CR has long been committed to innovation and the introduction of modern technologies in livestock nutrition and breeding. The MOOML system is constantly evolving and, thanks to the cooperation with HARDWARIO, will in the future work with the newer generation of CHESTER sensors, which will offer even higher accuracy and wider analysis possibilities.
Key benefits of the HARDWARIO CHESTER solution for SCHAUMANN CZ
💡 Accurate real-time temperature and humidity measurement
💡 Fast response to imminent thermal stress
💡 Easy integration with existing MOOML system
Fully automated collection, evaluation, and notification
👉 By connecting CHESTER IoT sensors to the MOOML system, SCHAUMANN CR has a complete overview of the stable environment and can react immediately to crisis situations. This not only ensures better conditions for the animals but also optimizes costs and increases the efficiency of the breeding operation.
Press Release
Company news
24
February
2025
HARDWARIO a.s. (PX:HWIO.PR) announces the following news.
HARDWARIO continues to grow and expand. To improve key processes in production, logistics, and technical support, the company has strengthened its team with additional experienced colleagues. At the same time, we are expanding our production facilities to respond effectively to the increasing volume of orders and continued cooperation with customers such as SENZOMATIC, AXILERA, KSB, and others. In the coming weeks, we will open a new production area of approximately 400 m² in Liberec.
HARDWARIO is systematically strengthening its team in key areas. The new colleagues are already contributing to increasing the efficiency of logistics, optimizing production in the HARDWARIO Studio, and strengthening technical support for our customers and partners. The aim is not only to improve internal processes but also to provide even better customer service.
"I am delighted that we have welcomed an experienced product manager to the team, as well as a developer with a deep knowledge of the technologies on which we build our products. I am sure they will be a great asset to HARDWARIO," said HARDWARIO CEO and co-founder Pavel Hübner.
The pilot phase of the contract for the German company KSB was successfully completed in the past period. This contract has been followed up, and the development of a second generation of equipment is currently underway. This equipment is being further improved and optimized with a view to wider deployment. This customer's confidence confirms HARDWARIO's expertise in industrial IoT technologies and opens up new opportunities for further cooperation with partners, including SENZOMATIC, AXILERA, and others.
In response to the growing volume of orders, the production facilities have been expanded, allowing greater flexibility and capacity for future projects.
Based on current growth, completed projects, and expanded cooperation with partners, HARDWARIO expects revenues of CZK 60 million in 2025. This growth target, representing an increase of almost 50% compared to the previous period, reflects the growing demand for our innovative solutions in the Internet of Things (IoT). It also confirms the correctness of the strategic direction of expansion in foreign markets.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focused on IoT, or the Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. Since 2022, the company has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, START market (symbol HWIO.PR).
For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Name: Pavel Hübner
Role: Chair of the Board
E-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
Blog
Environmental Monitoring
Scenario
IoT Solutions
18
February
2025
Accurate meteorological data is becoming crucial for many industries today, and CHESTER Meteo is a compact and reliable solution for long-term environmental data collection. The wireless IoT sensor with NB-IoT/LTE-M/LoRaWAN connectivity can measure temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, rainfall, and other parameters.
Why is it important?
Accurate meteorological data helps farmers to optimize irrigation and minimize water consumption.
Early warning of ground frosts or dry spells can protect crops.
Monitoring wind speed and direction helps in planning sprays, reducing the risk of unnecessary contamination of surrounding crops.
A HARDWARIO Soil Sensor can also be connected to the CHESTER Meteo to plan the irrigation of fields.
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be placed directly in the field or greenhouse to collect real-time climate data.
The data is transferred to the HARDWARIO Cloud platform, where it can be analyzed and routed to a visualization app.
Farmers can better plan irrigation, optimize pesticide use, and increase crop yields based on this data.
Why is it important?
Dense urban development causes heat islands, affecting residents' health and energy consumption.
Air quality monitoring helps to reduce pollution and improve living conditions.
Meteorological data helps optimize urban transport operations (e.g., snow clearance and smog prevention).
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be installed on lighting poles, on the roofs of buildings, or in city parks.
The data is transmitted to the city's data center, which is used to optimize city services (irrigation, road maintenance, energy management).
Combined with other sensors, it can help reduce the impact of climate change on urban agglomerations. For example, CHESTER Clime products, combined with dust sensors or CHESTER Radon, are proving to be suitable sensors.
Why is this important?
Standard weather forecasts often work with general data and cannot accurately predict extreme events (storms, gusty winds) locally.
Local weather stations allow more detailed data collection for more accurate weather models.
Accurate measurements of precipitation and wind help, for example, in air transport, shipping traffic management, or dam management.
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be part of a more extensive network of weather sensors that help refine weather forecasts at a local level.
Warnings of high winds or storms can help power companies prepare for potential outages.
Why is this important?
Efficient solar and wind power generation depends on accurate monitoring of weather conditions.
Wind strength and direction data are crucial for adequately managing wind power plants.
Accurate monitoring of solar radiation helps to optimize the performance of photovoltaic plants. Such data will also help better balance the power grid in the case of community energy. For example, in cities, it is possible to see different areas shaded more by clouds and some less depending on the airflow, hence clouds. A town with only a few weather stations cannot make an accurate model. Sometimes, multiple less accurate measurements can give more values than one super-accurate one.
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be installed directly at wind or solar power plants.
The power plant's output control can be automated using the API based on the current climatic conditions.
The data helps to minimize outages and increase the efficiency of power generation.
Why is it important?
Accurate environmental data is crucial for scientific research on climate change.
With CHESTER Meteo, students and researchers can collect accurate data and analyze climate change in the field.
Schools can use the weather station to teach meteorology and physics.
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be part of school and university laboratories.
Students can analyze real data in real time, make their predictions, and learn practical applications of meteorology in different disciplines.
Conclusion
CHESTER Meteo is a versatile tool for accurate and reliable weather monitoring. Its robustness, wireless connectivity, and long battery life make it ideal for agriculture, smart cities, meteorology, energy, and research.
If you're looking for an efficient way to obtain quality environmental data, CHESTER Meteo can help you automate data collection and optimize processes in various industries.
Do you want to offer your customers smart solutions based on reliable and proven IoT devices developed in the Czech Republic? Become our partner. Together, we will implement solutions for your customers.
Use Case
Manufacturing
CHESTER Gateway
Scenario
14
February
2025
A major European manufacturer of packaging solutions faced the challenge of streamlining communication in the workplace and better-managing work tasks among employees. The solution was deploying the ANDON system CHESTER Push, which was used for the first time with two-way communication and brought new possibilities for coordination and clarity.
Thanks to our solution, the manufacturing company has gained more efficient production and optimized production processes.
CHESTER Push was installed at each workstation with three buttons for quick reporting:
- Bring material
- Take production away
- I need help
The buttons allowed employees to easily communicate their needs. Each push of a button automatically triggers an action:
Visualize the need
When the button is pressed, the LED light on the device turns red, and a new task (task) with the specific job and requirement is displayed in the app.
Accepting the task
The relevant employee accepts the task in the web app or on mobile. The button's LED light turns green to indicate that help is on its way.
Task completion
When the task is completed, the task is un-clicked in the app, and the LED on the CHESTER Push turns off.
Installation
The installation of the CHESTER Andon system was simple. The CHESTER device was attached to the workstation using the DUAL lock, the power was plugged into the wall outlet, and the entire system was up and running. Unfortunately, the installation had some "baby" problems, but everything was quickly fixed with a firmware update.
The deployment of CHESTER Push has brought significant improvements in organization and clarity:
Improved communication
Managers have an immediate overview of the needs of each department.
Reduced delays
Quick acceptance and resolution of tasks have reduced downtime in production.
Increased visibility
The dashboard provides detailed statistics, such as:
How many times which button was pressed in a specific time period.
Identifying the workstations with the most frequent requests.
An overview of how many production cycles were completed per day.
The deployment of CHESTER Push with two-way communication has enabled the packaging manufacturer to significantly increase efficiency and visibility in in-house logistics. This innovative approach has led to increased active time for forklift drivers, reduced production line downtime, and more efficient request handling. In addition, it provides valuable analytical tools for long-term operational improvements.
"Deploying CHESTER Push has enabled us to respond quickly to the needs of individual sites, eliminate unnecessary downtime, and streamline the entire logistics process. It was a step in the right direction towards a more modern and transparent operation," says Bohumil Čapek, project manager of the implementation.
Blog
Environmental Monitoring
IoT Solutions
Scenario
07
February
2025
CHESTER Clime is a versatile IoT solution for monitoring temperature, humidity, and air quality in industries, offices, and public spaces. Its modular design adapts to various applications, including industrial plants, warehouses, and smart buildings.
In today's world, there is a growing emphasis on environmental monitoring—whether in industrial facilities, offices, warehouses, or public buildings. Monitoring temperature, humidity, and air quality is a key factor for effective indoor climate management. That's where CHESTER Clime comes in—an IoT device that enables accurate and reliable measurement of key environmental parameters.
CHESTER Clime is a versatile sensor platform that offers real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity and other environmental parameters. Its modular concept makes it easily adaptable to different applications, for example:
- Industrial plants - monitoring conditions in production halls, warehouses, and technology centers.
- Logistics centers and warehouses - monitoring temperature and humidity to ensure the quality of stored goods.
- Smart buildings and offices - optimizing the indoor environment for employee health and productivity.
Urban environments and green space maintenance—By measuring humidity and temperature, for example, irrigation of parks and urban green spaces can be better planned, contributing to more efficient water management.
In addition to standard environmental measurements, CHESTER Clime can also be extended with dust sensors to monitor environmental dustiness. This is essential, for example, in:
- Production plants with a high dust content - e.g. wood processing, concrete plants, or heavy industry.
- Logistics centers and warehouses where dust can accumulate and affect goods and working conditions.
- Smart city projects, where air pollution levels can be measured in real-time to better plan environmental measures.
- Health and social care facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, children's homes, etc.
The ability to link CHESTER Clime with dust sensors opens up new possibilities for air quality monitoring not only indoors but also in industrial zones or outdoor applications.
What about air quality in schools or offices, for example? Take a look at the CHESTER Clime IAQ
If you are interested in a more comprehensive air quality solution, we recommend you read our in-depth article on this topic: [You Can't Live Well Without Good Air Quality].
Interested in deploying CHESTER Clime in your project? Contact us to find out more about integration options
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Use Case
Smart Agriculture
Smart Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring
20
January
2025
HARDWARIO is committed to the sustainable improvement of the Earth's living conditions through digitalization and IoT technologies. Its modular CHESTER platform is designed to operate in harsh climatic conditions almost anywhere in the world.
IFRAMIX is a Czech company and a member of the leading French group CCPA, which provides consulting services for livestock farmers and compound feed manufacturers. Its success is based on long-term research and continuous development of new natural products that reduce the amount of drugs used and maintain excellent animal health. One of its current themes is preventing animal stress caused, for example, by inappropriate temperature and humidity in livestock housing. Particularly in summer, farmers can suffer large economic losses as a result. IFRAMIX, therefore, also offers data services for farmers as an extension.
We want to enable farmers to measure the conditions in which their animals live. Stress on animals caused by unsuitable conditions in the barn can negatively affect not only their health but also the farm's economy.
The device needs to be wireless and have a long battery life so that farmers can move it around as needed.
Communication must be universal and work in areas without standard LTE network coverage.
The device must be integrated into the internal CCPA system regardless of its type and communication route.
The CHESTER platform uses the new Teltonika wireless tags that communicate with the CHESTER gateway over distances of up to several tens of meters via Bluetooth Low Energy. Aggregated data is transmitted via LPWAN technology NB-IoT or LTE-M to the HARDWARIO Cloud service. From there, it is transmitted to the Ubidots IoT application platform, adapted to the IFRAMIX graphical identity.
The advantage of this solution is its immediate, non-invasive deployability, which is due to the long lifetime of the device, which can operate for several years on battery power.
HARDWARIO CHESTER collects data from Teltonika sensors, which provide accurate information on ambient temperature and humidity. The monitoring results are displayed in clear graphs, allowing farmers to react quickly to problems. The data can be viewed via a web interface or smartphone app.
Aggregated sensor data, processed by the CHESTER gateway, is transmitted via LPWAN NB-IoT or LTE-M technology to the HARDWARIO Cloud service and then to the Ubidots IoT application platform, which corresponds to the IFRAMIX graphical identity.
The platform can easily be extended with additional sensors to measure other values important for optimal livestock welfare. HARDWARIO and IFRAMIX are in intensive discussions on other possible scenarios and their implementation.
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IoT Solutions
CHESTER Gateway
Scenario
08
January
2025
In a modern world where efficiency and accuracy are emphasized, weighing systems can play a key role in many industries. Yet integrating them into digital solutions is often considered complex and costly. However, the misconception of complicated implementation can be easily disproved by the examples of CHESTER Scale.
Imagine a construction project where the weight of materials—for example, sand, cement, or gravel—needs to be constantly controlled. Traditional manual measurements are time-consuming and error-prone, while precise adherence to proportions is crucial to adhering to recipes (e.g., concrete).
With CHESTER Scale, you can easily monitor the weight of components on-site in real-time, for example, before they are poured into the mixer. Measurements can be transmitted directly to the digital system, for example, using LoRaWAN technology. Thus, the construction manager can have an immediate overview of material consumption, which simplifies planning and minimizes downtime and associated losses.
A device that monitors the bin's weight can be configured to send an alert when, for example, 70% of the volume is used. This allows additional material to be replenished in a timely manner, minimizing the risk of interrupting production continuity
Accurate weighing of feed and yield is essential in a farming environment. The CHESTER Scale can be used to monitor the weight of feedstocks, hay bales, or production during harvest.
The system can automatically alert farmers to declining feedstocks or deviations in yield weights that may indicate crop problems. With wireless connectivity, data can be shared with other systems to ensure the farmer is in control even when not on site.
CHESTER Scale can monitor the weight of beehives, milk storage tanks, and other farm parameters.
CHESTER Scale can be used in a logistics center to monitor the weight of goods when they are transferred between vehicles. Automatic weighing at each stop ensures compliance with maximum vehicle load capacity legislation.
The system can also be used to check goods on arrival at the warehouse. For example, when a pallet is delivered, its weight can be automatically compared with the expected weight according to the order, saving time and eliminating human error.
In an industrial environment, the CHESTER Scale can measure incoming raw materials on the production line. For example, the weight of individual batches of granulate or any other feedstock can be monitored before processing.
Thanks to its long battery life and robust design, the CHESTER Scale is also suitable for harsh environments such as production halls with high dust or vibration.
What do all these scenarios have in common? CHESTER Scale is a flexible, easy-to-integrate solution with robust IoT connectivity. Connecting up to 10 scales with different measuring ranges makes it the ideal tool for modern digital process transformation.
If you are looking for a reliable and cost-effective way to simplify weighing and transfer results to digital form, CHESTER Scale is the right solution.
Find out more about CHESTER Scale here.
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Construction
IoT Solutions
Scenario
06
January
2025
On a construction site, it is often crucial to track material movement, including preventing tampering, ensuring a stable private network, and monitoring environmental conditions. Each challenge can be approached in two ways, either with one-off tools or comprehensive solutions. For example, a conventional GPS tracker can track material movement, but it requires specialized software, a SIM card to operate, and regular charging. Tools for creating a private network or monitoring the environment also exist, but combining them can be complicated and expensive. While individual tools may be affordable, their combined use often loses financial advantage.
Let's look at how HARDWARIO's IoT products can help digitize your construction site.
Private network with EMBER
Our EMBER product is the ideal choice for creating a robust and secure private data network. Built on the MikroTik platform, it allows you to cover your construction site with a stable LoRaWAN signal and prepare it for other IoT applications.
Motion monitoring with STICKER
Once the construction site is covered by the signal from the EMBER device, you can use our compact STICKER sensor. It can monitor temperature, movement of people and material handling thanks to the integrated accelerometer. The STICKER is not waterproof, but placing it in an IP67 box (e.g. printed to mimic a brick) ensures protection and stealth. With three EMBER devices, even triangulation of material movement can be performed. Unlike GPS trackers, STICKER does not need a SIM card - it sends a packet when it moves, allowing easy tracking.
STICKER Motion for monitoring people
STICKER Motion is ideal for monitoring people's movement in confined areas of a building. It is equipped with a precision PIR detector that sends an alert to the dashboard when motion is detected so that the responsible person can react immediately. And no, there's no need for the foreman or construction manager to sit permanently at a computer. He or she can view the alert and all other data on a mobile phone.
Environmental monitoring and other options
The CHESTER platform makes it easy to connect various sensors. Do you need to monitor the moisture content of curing concrete? With precise wireless humidity and temperature sensors, you can do it easily. Our sensors are compact and elegant and, thanks to Bluetooth low-energy technology, rightly boast a long service life.
With HARDWARIO products, you can also monitor other key parameters on-site. We can accurately measure CO2 concentration, air temperature and humidity, wind direction and speed, or soil moisture. The weight of the bins or their filling can be monitored using precise digital scales or ultrasonic probes. You don't even have to worry about dangerous radon—we have also considered this harmful gas when designing our solutions.
The complete solution for your construction site
With HARDWARIO products, you don't have to rely on single-purpose solutions. Our technology allows you to build a fully equipped digital construction site. Your data is transmitted securely and integration into your systems is quick and easy.
Do you have answers to your questions? Don't hesitate to contact us - together we will create a solution tailored to your needs. And if you haven't found the answer, our application engineers are ready to propose a suitable solution.
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IoT Solutions
Manufacturing
Scenario
10
December
2024
HARDWARIO's IoT solution delivers detailed parameter measurements on production lines that enable the individual components of OEE - availability, performance, and quality - to be discerned. While basic OEE calculations can show how many products are being produced in a given time, our solution helps uncover the specific causes of low efficiency, whether they are issues with tact, quality, or other factors. This gives companies the accurate data they need to target improvements in their line performance.
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is a key indicator of production efficiency that measures how well a production facility is being used compared to its maximum potential. It focuses on identifying and eliminating losses in availability, performance, and quality. Availability monitors how often the equipment is available for production without downtime. Performance measures how fast the equipment produces compared to its maximum capacity. Quality assesses what proportion of products produced are free of defects.
Combining these three components produces an OEE, which is reported as a percentage. The ideal value is 100%, which means that the equipment is running at full capacity, with no downtime, at maximum speed, and no defective products.
A value of 85% or more means that production is achieving peak efficiency and is world-class. Values between 60% and 85% indicate average efficiency and significant room for improvement. Production is underperforming if efficiency is below 60% and requires significant interventions.
OEE helps to identify losses caused by, for example, downtime, where equipment is not working due to malfunction or poor planning. Low performance can be another issue where the device runs slower than it should. Losses can also occur due to poor-quality products that do not meet manufacturing standards.
HARDWARIO IoT solutions make it easy to monitor and optimize these factors. CHESTER Current can monitor machine tact. CHESTER Input can monitor scrap rates, which are connected to the OK and NOK counters. Other variables can be measured with CHESTER Clime. The ANDON system CHESTER Push allows reporting the current production status or calling for help or maintenance. The data collected enables better planning, predictive maintenance, and more efficient decision-making.
In the plastics industry, accurate measurement of the input material's temperature, humidity, and weight can prevent losses caused, for example, by condensed moisture during material transport. Data like this not only helps to reduce losses but also increases OEE values.
Want to achieve the highest possible OEE values in your production? Contact us with confidence - we'll help you find the ideal solution.
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Company news
Smart Agriculture
02
December
2024
HARDWARIO's goal is to continuously improve the conditions of life on Earth through digitalization and technology. The CHESTER modular platform is designed to operate in harsh climatic conditions almost anywhere.
IFRAMIX is a Czech company and a member of the leading French group CCPA. It offers a consultancy service for livestock farmers and compound feed manufacturers. Its success is mainly based on long-term research. It is constantly developing new natural products that reduce the amount of drugs used and maintain excellent animal health. One of its current topics is the prevention of animal stress caused by inadequate temperature and humidity in livestock housing. Particularly in summer, farmers can suffer great economic losses because of this.
HARDWARIO CHESTER collects data from Teltonika sensors, providing precise readings on ambient temperature and humidity. The monitoring results are displayed in clear graphs that allow the farmer to easily obtain the basis for an appropriate response to any situation.
"This project is further proof that digital technology can make a major contribution to animal welfare while supporting the economic efficiency of livestock farming. We are proud to be able to work together with HARDWARIO to deliver innovative solutions that improve farmed animals' conditions and contribute to more efficient and modern farming processes," says IFRAMIX Sales and Technical Director Pavel Hladký.
"The aim of the project is to improve the conditions of livestock and minimize the negative impact of an unsuitable environment on their health, as well as on the economics of breeding and economic performance. For HARDWARIO, the project means, among other things, that we have succeeded in introducing digitalization to another sector. We value the cooperation with IFRAMIX immensely and want to expand it further," adds HARDWARIO CEO and co-founder Pavel Hübner.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focused on IoT, or the Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. Since 2022, the company has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, START market (symbol HWIO.PR).
For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Name: Pavel Hübner
Function: Chairman of the Board of Directors
E-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
18
November
2024
HARDWARIO a.s. (PX:HWIO.PR) announces the following news.
HARDWARIO successfully participated in the prestigious Volkswagen Company of the Year 2024 competition, winning in the Liberec region and becoming a finalist in the national round. The victory brought HARDWARIO significant media coverage and a number of new contacts.
HARDWARIO completed the contract with GrainLink and delivered all contracted CHESTER GrainLink systems. The success of the cooperation is demonstrated by GrainLink's announcement of an order for 500 more systems, which is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2025.
With CHESTER GrainLink, key grain storage parameters can be monitored in real-time. Using temperature and humidity sensors installed across the silo, the total volume of stored grain can be accurately determined. All the data collected is sent to the HARDWARIO Cloud middleware service and then analyzed and visualized in the GrainLink web app, where farmers get an overview of the exact state of their stocks. CHESTER GrainLink thus provides a sophisticated solution for monitoring and managing stored grain.
CHESTER GrainLink is designed for efficient installation and, thanks to LTE-M technology via mobile operator networks, communicates reliably even to remote locations. The product operates over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C and can be powered from various sources, including solar panels that recharge the backup batteries for continuous operation.
In several renowned hospitals the HARDWARIO has been used in a number of hospitals thanks to a collaboration with partner O.K. SERVIS BioPro, the miniature HARDWARIO STICKER sensor has been put into practice. An advanced product that is powered by two AA batteries. In the Prague Central Military Hospital, in the clinics of the Canadian Medical network in the Czech Republic, and Agel medical facilities in Slovakia, STICKER monitors refrigeration facilities where, for example, vaccines are stored.
HARDWARIO has the long-term goal of improving the conditions for life on Earth. Radon, a radioactive gas, is a major hazard in buildings. HARDWARIO has established a cooperation with the Czech company PIKETRONIC, which is the supplier of the probe. The probe has a precision sensor based on a semiconductor photodetector, and the cooperation has given rise to the product CHESTER Radon. Thanks to the bus used, up to 32 probes can be connected to a single CHESTER, which allows monitoring of large area.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focused on IoT, or the Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. Since 2022, the company has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, START market (symbol HWIO.PR).
Name: Pavel Hübner
Function: Chair of the Board
E-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
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Company news
Energy
30
October
2024
ENEROOO is a brand new company that is coming to the Czech market. It will focus on innovative smart energy solutions for prefabricated or apartment buildings. The company aims to create modern energy management systems that enable significant savings and efficient energy management through IoT technologies. ENEROOO will bring revolutionary solutions to the community energy segment.
ENEROOO is being developed in cooperation with several important partners: the company HARDWARIO a.s., a leader in the IoT market and winner of the regional round of the prestigious Volkswagen Company of the Year 2024 competition, will provide the complete hardware and control system, and Evolwings s.r.o. will take care of cloud services and data visualization. Last but not least, the co-founding company Voltamyt s.r.o. will not only provide reference installation of technical equipment but also actively build and train a network of installation partners.
"We see great potential in the energy sector, as the Czech market lacks comprehensive energy-saving solutions in the residential and prefabricated buildings segment. We believe that our smart solutions, which will combine solar technologies with advanced IoT systems, will offer users not only savings but also greater control over their overall energy consumption. Community energy is not yet fully developed in the Czech Republic, which is what we want to change. The time has come for big changes in this segment," said Pavel Hübner, CEO and co-founder of HARDWARIO.
ENEROOO plans to introduce several innovative technologies for residential buildings.
Examples of applications:
ENEROOO sees great potential in the market. Community energy is a growing trend worldwide, but in the Czech Republic, it is just beginning. Due to the scalability of its technology and the growing interest in community energy, ENEROOO expects to achieve revenues in the lower tens of millions of crowns as early as 2025-2026.
ENEROOO's solution will not only reduce energy dependency but also promote sustainable development and efficient energy management, which are key to the future of community energy.
"With Evolwings' years of experience and know-how, ENEROOO can offer cutting-edge cloud services and intuitive data visualization, allowing users to have even more control over their energy systems," said Pavel Salva, co-founder of Evolwings.
The first trial installation of the smart systems will take place as early as the end of November 2024. Modbus sub-meters and wireless LoRaWAN gateways will be installed in prefabricated houses to control and monitor energy flows in real-time.
ENEROOO will actively build a network of installation partners and integrators involved in installing smart energy solutions. The company believes that smart energy solutions will improve the user experience and contribute to more sustainable and efficient energy management.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focused on IoT, or the Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. Since 2022, the company has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, START market (symbol HWIO.PR).
For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Name: Pavel Hübner
Function: Chairman of the Board of Directors
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
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Manufacturing
Smart Monitoring
Scenario
25
October
2024
Data from an existing PLC or industrial sensors must be obtained or connected to the monitoring machine. Very often, the tact of a production line or machine can be obtained using optical, capacitive, inductive, or ultrasonic sensors.
There is a robust and elegant solution called HARDWARIO GAUGER for these situations. The GAUGER meets the basic needs required by modern digital plant operations.
The product is compact and easy to install on a DIN rail. The dimensions of the GAUGER are only 80 × 90 × 33 mm (W × H × D). The device can be imprinted with your company's logo. Using our high-resolution UV printer, we can print your logo or other imprints on the front of the product.
On the GAUGER board, you will find an RJ-45 connector connecting a 10/100 T-Base Ethernet (LAN) network, a USB connector for service access, and a connector connecting an antenna and control buttons. The product's power supply range is 9-28 V. Power is connected via a push-in terminal block, providing a split power cabling feature for easier installation.
The primary function of the GAUGER is to monitor up to 4 digital PNP inputs. For example, industrial sensors or PLCs with PNP output logic can be connected to the galvanically isolated inputs (the connected outputs switch from the positive branch of the power supply). GAUGER can count the activation and deactivation of individual inputs. Each input can be individually set to digital filtering - precisely the minimum duration of the logic level to evaluate the activation or deactivation of an individual input. Activation and deactivation counters can be read for each input using the Modbus protocol (GAUGER acts as a Modbus server). The Modbus server can be connected via Ethernet or WiFi (supports 802.11b/g/n standards).
GAUGER provides a REST API interface that allows easy management and integration of devices into different systems. Using the REST API, you can quickly check the device's availability, retrieve and update its configuration, and upload new firmware versions. You can also reboot the device, restore factory settings, reset counters, and get the latest logs and metadata about the device.
Detailed technical specifications of the HARDWARIO GAUGER can be found on our website, where possible usage scenarios for the GAUGER product are also available.
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Building Management
Smart Monitoring
Scenario
17
October
2024
However, there are two sides to every coin; the other negative side is radon. Radon is a naturally occurring gas produced by the decay of uranium in the ground. Staying in an environment contaminated with radon is dangerous for the human body in the long term. Exposure to this gas, which cannot be seen or smelled, carries a risk of lung cancer, for example. And the ever-improving insulation carries the risk of 'sealing' radon inside buildings.
One of HARDWARIO's long-term goals is to improve the conditions for life on planet Earth. Therefore, it has joined forces with PIKETRONIC, which has given rise to the CHESTER Radon product.
The radon probe features a high-precision sensor based on a semiconductor photodetector. It is robust and easy to mount on a wall. The probe communicates with the CHESTER device via the RS-485 bus. This RS-485 bus feature helps to resolve the signal availability issue for the CHESTER connectivity (e.g., when installed in basements or caves), so CHESTER can be conveniently placed in a location with a strong LTE signal for communication. Thanks to the addressable bus system, up to 32 probes can be connected to a single device, monitoring large areas.
Data can be transferred to the cloud, and alarms can be set in the dashboard if higher radon values are measured. The building management can then react accordingly and, for example, start ventilation in the building.
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Company news
07
October
2024
An exhibition called Digital Factory 2.0 will be waiting for visitors in the hall. Digital Factory 2.0 will present the future of industrial production. From October 8 to 11, it will feature companies and institutions dedicated to transforming production processes with innovative technologies.
The Electrotechnical Association's stand will be part of the exhibition in Hall F, where solutions that are fundamentally changing the face of today's manufacturing and moving it towards greater flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability will be presented.
"HARDWARIO is a proud member of the Electrotechnical Association, and it is with them that we will be presenting our solutions, products, and services. We are happy to meet our partners and those interested in our products there," invites Pavel Hübner, CEO and founder of HARDWARIO, to the fair.
HARDWARIO will offer its traditional and field-proven solutions and services and several new products in its portfolio at the fair. For example, HARDWARIO GAUGER will be presented to interested parties. A product that is easy to install on a DIN rail and can read data from PLC machines and devices and transmit it via WiFi or Ethernet. Thanks to this, it is possible to have an overview of production and production line utilization and also, for example, to predict maintenance and thus prevent failures and losses.
The HARDWARIO STICKER, a compact sensor powered by two AA batteries that can sense, measure, and transmit data from many sensors, also has many applications. The STICKER has been successfully deployed, for example, in the healthcare sector. In healthcare facilities, it monitors the temperature in refrigerators where vaccines are stored.
Those interested can also see the HARDWARIO CHESTER products that have been proven in practice. These include, among others, CHESTER wM-Bus which is a wireless gateway designed to communicate with energy meters using the Wireless M-Bus protocol. The gateway receives signals from wM-Bus T1 and C1 meters at regular intervals, allowing it to aggregate received wM-Bus packets and transmit them over the NB-IoT/LTE-M network. In addition, CHESTER wM-Bus can detect faults such as gas leaks, backflows, or water leaks. The collected data is sent by CHESTER wM-Bus to the cloud, where the building manager can immediately use it for billing.
Using the HARDWARIO Manager app, the device can be easily configured directly from a mobile phone. Thus, costly manual meter readings can become a thing of the past.
In addition to its products, HARDWARIO will also offer its services, including custom electronics development, software development, and expert consultation.
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Company news
Construction
Industrial IoT
16
August
2024
HADRWARIO was the first company in the Czech Republic and one of the first companies in Europe to become the proud owner of the high-end Rolland MO-240 UV printer. This is the latest model that Rolland has launched on the market, and there can be no doubt about its quality.
The printer can print virtually any flat surface. In HARDWARIO it is mainly used for printing on plastic. In addition to boxes, the Rolland MO-240 can print on electronic boards or labels in addition to boxes. Printing is done in CMYK and the resulting print can be finished with a matt or gloss varnish. This ensures long color fastness and high durability. The printer can also layer the print, which is useful if the print surface is uneven. It is also possible to achieve a plasticity effect in the print.
The printer also prints in white, allowing a uniform product appearance. Together with varnishing, a uniform and high-quality appearance of the resulting print can be guaranteed.
"We bought the printer because we want and offer our customers custom branding of their products. We know that we can achieve top quality without compromises with a high-end UV printer," says Pavel Hübner, CEO and founder of HARDWARIO.
"We will help our customers develop a graphic design that exactly fits their ideas. The printing of various products requires the production of special products and we produce these ourselves in our HARDWARIO Studio," informs specialist Štěpán Danko.
We will help you finalize and print your products. Don't hesitate to contact our specialists.
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Environmental Monitoring
CHESTER Gateway
Scenario
24
July
2024
While the solution may seem simple—ventilate—significant savings in heating costs can be achieved when ventilation is based on air quality measurements.
The CHESTER Clime IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) device is an excellent solution for measuring and evaluating air quality. Thanks to the collaboration between HARDWARIO and EDIH, CHESTER Clime IAQ will be installed in several schools.
HARDWARIO is a leader in deploying IoT solutions in practical applications, aiming to create innovations that contribute to a better quality of life on Earth. European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) are one-stop shops that support companies and public sector organizations in responding to digital challenges and becoming more competitive. Schools can use the CHESTER Clime IAQ equipment as part of the 'Test Before Invest' initiative, which allows them to try the technology before committing to a purchase.
Test kits containing three CHESTER Clime IAQs will be placed in schools to measure temperature, humidity, CO₂ (carbon dioxide) concentration, and light levels. Depending on the CO₂ concentration, the device's LED changes color, signaling poor air quality and the need for ventilation. The device can also emit an acoustic alert when the air quality is unsatisfactory.
QR codes will be included on the test kits, linking to dashboards that display the classroom environment's current status and historical data. This allows students and teachers to view the real-time conditions in their classroom at any time.
The CHESTER Clime IAQ is suitable for use in public buildings, schools, homes, and anywhere indoor air quality needs to be monitored. The system also has excellent potential for future expansion. It can establish a local LoRaWAN network for a school, and with additional extensions, it can control remotely operated thermostatic valves. Flood sensors can also be added to monitor water leaks.
Monitoring water, gas, and electricity consumption is straightforward. Building managers can use the people-counting sensor to gain accurate insights into people's movements and occupancy levels. Additionally, fire detectors can be integrated into the system.
The installation process is quick and easy, without cabling or modifications to existing IT infrastructure. Sensor installation takes about five minutes. The CHESTER Clime IAQ is battery-powered and can operate for several years without maintenance.
If you're interested in monitoring air quality, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Industrial IoT
Scenario
11
July
2024
The original article can be found on LinkedIn
Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet solution. There are many factors to go through - the requirement for rechargeability, expected battery lifespan, demanded operating temperature span, size constraints, pulse current capability, etc.
Also, there are strict regulations about transportation for Lithium-based batteries (the document IATA Lithium Battery Guidance Document is an excellent place to start if you need to ship such batteries by air).
You have to decide how to get the chosen batteries to your customer. For example, will they be pre-installed in the devices, or are they supposed to be inserted by customers? If you don't ship the batteries with the devices, how is their availability at the particular destination?
Besides clarifying all these questions, you need to know the estimated power consumption of your to-be-born product. As you guessed, this can be a chicken-egg problem, and you have re-iterate your decision later in the design process. Your estimation might not have been necessarily wrong, but the application requirements have changed, and you are doomed to start over.
In HARDWARIO, we have made a lot of low-power designs, and we know there were not too many options for our configurable IoT gateway CHESTER. As the device often operates in outdoor conditions, only a few chemistry options can match the criteria for a wide operating temperature range. Welcome to lithium thionyl chloride (or LiSoCl2) - the primary lithium cell with a nominal voltage of 3.6 volts.
This LiSoCl2 chemistry has several key characteristics - apart from its operating temperature range from -60 to +85 centigrades, it provides the highest energy density of all lithium batteries. Also, it is very well known for its ultra-low self-discharge rate (i.e., how much capacity will it lose on a shelf in time).
On the other hand, you have to cope with some challenging aspects of the LiSoCl2 batteries. One is the relatively high internal resistance. While several ohms might not be an issue for many devices, it certainly will for those featuring cellular IoT connectivity. In CHESTER, we use nRF9160 from Nordic Semiconductor (support both NB-IoT and LTE-M). Despite its leading power consumption parameters, you still have to provide at least 500 mA current capability.
If you start draining any current, the battery voltage will drop in the proportion of current and its internal resistance. As a hardware designer, you have to provide a minimum operating voltage to your circuits to ensure the device's proper functionality. Voltage drop during NB-IoT or LTE-M transmission might be big enough to cause a microcontroller to reset. Or it will get your cellular connectivity module unregistered from the carrier's network.
In CHESTER, we deal with it using supercapacitors. While the primary cell battery provides bulk energy reserve, the supercapacitors cover the demand for immediate high-current peaks. You cannot simply connect them in parallel as their typical cell voltage cannot go over 2.7 volts, though you can use special supercapacitor chargers. We selected Analog Devices' LTC4425. This chip can balance the voltage across the supercapacitors connected in series and limit the current from the battery. We source supercapacitors with a capacity of 5 farads from AVX, part number SCCS20B505PRBLE. This part features a typical leakage current of 15 microamps - a critical parameter to consider when choosing supercapacitors for your design.
Another LiSoCl2 chemistry challenge is its flat discharge curve. It will keep its voltage at approximately the same level for about 90 % of its lifetime (sure, it depends on how you discharge it, but we speak about low-power devices). While that sounds good as it provides surface area (read energy) under the voltage/current curve, it is ultimately difficult to give a reasonable estimation of the remaining power in the battery. I have even observed a temporary voltage increase before the sharp voltage fall at its end-of-life cycle. The battery voltage also varies with temperature. So measuring LiSoCl2 voltage on its own to deduct any conclusion is simply pointless.
However, one way to go around this is to track its internal resistance. You can do it by measuring battery voltage "under the rest" and "under the load," and by a known load current, you can apply simple Ohm's law formula:
R(batt) = | V(rest) - V(load) | / I(load)
You can observe resistance growth over time in your device and provide an alert to your product's users at least a few days before the battery dies when its internal resistance trips over a certain threshold. Or you can make your algorithm more sophisticated and track the speed of resistance change in time. Finally, suppose you want to go even more accurately. In that case, you can monitor battery voltage, current, and temperature in time and apply some sophisticated technical analysis / neural network models to get better state estimation. I have not implemented those, but some companies focus solely on such algorithms, e.g., BatteryCheck.
The second method is to monitor the total energy consumed by the device continuously. Such a method is called coulomb counting, and there are specialized integrated circuits (referred to as fuel gauge ICs) that can help you with such tracking. However, you must configure them properly and provide a battery model (parameters) to get any meaningful figures.
Last but not least, sometimes, a single battery cell will not do the job, and you have to use multiple batteries in your project. In HARDWARIO, customers often demand years of operation in the field and provide guarantees for the worst possible signal conditions. Therefore, installing multiple battery cells during deployments is usually more economical than sending technicians to replace them sooner than later.
How do you solve it? It might be tempting to connect multiple lithium in series to get a higher voltage and use step-down converters to reach all the energy potential. But, please, don't do that - NEVER. Before installation, you don't know the battery conditions, and the cells are always slightly imbalanced. Then, one of the cells will start being charged, and this is a forbidden zone for the LiSoCl2 chemistry for safety reasons!
What is the solution? Connect them parallel via a Schottky diode with a very low reverse current. Manufacturers like Saft do not permit more than a few microamps of reverse current to the battery, so the diode selection is critical. However, with this approach, you don't need to worry about the battery cell state at the time of installation for safety reasons.
To make life easier for our customers and partners, we have designed a carrier board CHESTER-B1 with up to 6x D-cell sized or 8x C-cell sized battery holders. This array of battery holders can carry Saft LS 33600 (total capacity of 102 Ah) or Saft LS 26500 (total capacity of 47 Ah). Furthermore, the carrier board is inside a rugged IP-67 waterproof enclosure and ready to serve the IoT projects in the field in the years to come.
I hope this gave you some valuable tips and insights about your battery-powered IoT project. I will be happy to hear your thoughts and experience.
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CHESTER Gateway
Industrial IoT
24
June
2024
The HARDWARIO studio is located directly at the company's headquarters. It is equipped with top-notch soldering stations, quality hand tools, a CNC milling machine, a climate chamber, and a UV printer.
The UV printer ensures high-resolution color printing on custom boxes for individual customers, with the resulting print having long-lasting durability. The CNC milling machine allows each box to be customized for a specific application.
Additionally, we can conduct stress tests of the devices in the climate chamber, where both temperature and humidity can be regulated over a wide range. Thorough testing ensures that HARDWARIO products can operate without issues, even in challenging climatic conditions.
HARDWARIO also pays great attention to product packaging. The company uses custom-made packaging that is fully recyclable, contributing to reducing environmental impact.
A more detailed description of our custom engineering can be found on our website.
Press Release
Company news
23
May
2024
May 23, 2024 - HARDWARIO (HWIO.PR) announces the following news
HARDWARIO announces the completion of a project to develop a new generation of security systems for Jablotron - one of the leading suppliers of security and automation systems. The resulting prototype and related development documentation have been handed over to Jablotron's internal team.
The project, which included the development and integration of advanced technology solutions, was implemented according to plan and within the set timeframe. Thanks to the contract, HARDWARIO gained revenues of approximately CZK 15 million. This stage was synergistic for the company not only from an economic point of view, but also from a technological point of view. Linking teams from related fields brought both companies a new perspective on modern technologies and trends.
HARDWARIO is also pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SENZOMATIC, a specialist in smart sensors for wooden buildings. The cooperation focuses on the custom development of advanced sensors and also includes taking over the complete production of these devices. As part of the partnership, HARDWARIO will provide its expertise in the development and integration of smart sensors that are key to the infrastructure of modern timber buildings.
By taking over the complete production of smart sensors, HARDWARIO will optimize production processes, increase efficiency and ensure the highest product quality. With this step, the company is committed to supplying equipment that meets the demanding requirements for the long-term operation of the deployed systems. HARDWARIO expects revenues in the sub-millions of crowns from the cooperation for custom development. The production of the equipment in the following period 2025-2026 will bring revenues in the higher million kroner range.
HARDWARIO announces the appointment of Arthur Braunstein, an experienced business development executive from Boston, to the role of Advisory Partner. Arthur brings over 30 years of business experience in the telecommunications, industrial electronics and cybersecurity industries to our company.
Arthur has extensive experience in defining go-to-market strategies. Thanks to his visionary approach, his acquisitions throughout his career have positively reflected in the growth of successful businesses.
In addition to supporting go-to-market strategies in the U.S., Arthur will also focus on seeking new strategic partnerships in North America. This role will be key to expanding our presence in that market and deepening our business activities there.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
E-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
19
February
2024
February 19, 2024 - HARDWARIO (HWIO.PR) recently launched another innovative product - CHESTER GrainLink. The product serves the agricultural sector and uses the experience gained in developing solutions not only for the industry.
HARDWARIO sees enormous potential in digitalizing and expanding the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture and will continue to develop this area. Based on the successful product deployment in the US and Canada, HARDWARIO expects sales in the thousands. The first significant confirmed order of 500 units of CHESTER GrainLink will bring higher sales of millions of crowns to HARDWARIO. The highest sales will be achieved in the second quarter of this year, with the product having growth potential from an economic perspective.
The product was developed in close cooperation with Axilera's American partner, which supplies the entire system for its customer under the GrainLink brand. The Canadian customer was looking for an efficient solution to control and optimize grain storage in silos. The cooperation with the Axilera partner is a great example of HARDWARIO's B2B2B partnership model, where both parties have brought the solution to a successful deployment through their perseverance.
With CHESTER GrainLink, key storage parameters can be monitored in real-time. Using temperature and humidity sensors installed across the silo, the total volume of grain stored can be accurately determined. All the data collected is sent to the HARDWARIO Cloud middleware service and then analyzed and visualized in the GrainLink web app, where farmers get an overview of the exact state of their stocks. CHESTER GrainLink thus provides a sophisticated solution for monitoring and managing stored grain.
CHESTER GrainLink is designed to be installed efficiently and, thanks to LTE-M technology via mobile operator networks, to communicate reliably even to remote locations. The product operates over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C and can be powered from various sources, including solar panels that recharge the backup batteries for continuous operation.
HARDWARIO already offers CHESTER GrainLink to other potential customers in Brazil, Europe, and Australia. Discussions are ongoing with potential partners in these regions who can provide local sales and technical support to their customers. The solution can be further customized and extended - for example, it can be used for water level measurement on farms.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focusing on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Pavle Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
23
October
2023
October 23, 2023 - HARDWARIO (HWIO.PR), a pioneer in industrial IoT solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website. It has been designed to communicate an overview of HARDWARIO's solutions to visitors in a clear way, while offering deeper insights into the product portfolio.
At the heart of this activity is the expansion of the CHESTER hardware IoT platform product line, designed to easily connect industry with smart technologies. The new product line promises to revolutionize business operations, streamlining processes and opening the way to smarter practices.
Following the success of the CHESTER platform, HARDWARIO has recently expanded its product line with the introduction of the CHESTER-U1 integrator module. This smaller version, specifically designed for OEM integrators, features compact dimensions of just 38.1 x 38.1 mm.
The new variant maintains full hardware and software ecosystem compatibility with the existing CHESTER range.
But it's not just the compactness of the solution that attracts attention. The pricing structure of the CHESTER-U1, especially for volume orders, offers integrators unbeatable price advantages. By lowering the entry costs for these cutting-edge technologies, HARDWARIO wants to increase the deployment of the CHESTER platform in various sectors and thus strengthen its market position.
In addition to its product innovations, HARDWARIO is pleased to share the successful deployment of its IoT solution for monitoring production machines and workstations at KYOCERA AVX's premises in Lanškroun. This collaboration is a testament to the practical applications and real benefits of HARDWARIO's IoT solution.
The seamless integration of their products into KYOCERA AVX operations demonstrates not only the flexibility of HARDWARIO solutions, but also their transformational impact on industrial production lines.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a Czech technology company focused on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management.
More detailed information can be found at www.hardwario.com.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
10
August
2023
Prague, 10 August 2023
From 1 September 2023, the shares will be traded on the START market on a continuous basis, with no minimum number of shares.
All issues from the START market will be transferred to the continuous trading regime from 1 September 2023, i.e. they will be traded in the same way as equity issues from the other Prague Stock Exchange markets (PRIME, STANDARD and FREE).
At the same time, from 1 September 2023, all START market issues will see a change in minimum order size. Currently, each issuer has set its individual lot, i.e. minimum order size. With the transition to continuous trading, the minimum order size will change to 1 lot for all issuers on the START market.
"It's a move we have been debating for a long time. In the end, we were swayed by the demand from traders and exchange members who prefer continuous trading, especially in terms of clarity for clients. We therefore expect from continuous trading in particular higher transparency and clarity for investors", says Petr Koblic, CEO of the Prague Stock Exchange.
A detailed description of continuous trading is provided in the Exchange Rules - Part III. Separate Auctions and Continuous Trading, in particular Articles 5.2.1, 6.2, 7.3 and 7.4.
The Prague Stock Exchange (BCPP) is the largest and oldest securities market operator in the Czech Republic. Together with its subsidiaries, it forms the PX Group, the most important company of which, besides the Exchange, is the Central Securities Depository, a.s. (CDCP). POWER EXCHANGE CENTRAL EUROPE, a.s. (PXE), one third owned by the Prague Stock Exchange, also cooperates closely with the PX Group. The Prague Stock Exchange is a 99.54% subsidiary of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
Marie Mühlhoferová
External Communication Department
phone: +420 221 832 825
e-mail: muhlhoferova@pse.cz
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
09
May
2023
Together with the non-profit company Partnership they want to offer further IoT innovations in the field of geolocation and smart maps
9 May 2023 – MAPOTIC is a successful Czech startup that focuses on map applications, visualizations of dynamic geolocation data and dynamic data over maps. One of its new activities is data analytics and map visualization of data from people or bicycle passage counts. Last year, MAPOTIC successfully tested a concept in a project with the High Tatras Tourism Association and is now ready to offer this sought-after service both here and worldwide. For the Czech and Slovak markets, he has entered into a strategic cooperation with Partnerství o.p.s., a company that has been dealing with counting systems for a long time and is a leader in this field in the Czech Republic. The supplier of census hardware and IoT connectivity is the company HARDWARIO, which provides its partners with a comprehensive solution of hardware, services and professional support to facilitate the adoption of IoT.
"Our world is maps and especially data aggregation and visualization over map documents. With the advent of modern IoT devices, we have the opportunity to fundamentally accelerate the deployment of counters in places where mains power is not possible and where it is difficult to communicate using standard GSM technologies. Partnership supplies us with the necessary know-how, which is the basis for the correct deployment of the counters and the evaluation of the measured data. We decided to entrust the supply of innovative IoT battery meters and data transmission to a renowned player in this field, the Liberec company HARDWARIO. We now have in our hands a unique solution based on the CHESTER IoT gateway, which is easy to deploy and operate. And thanks to this, we can focus on data processing, analysis and visualization that will help organizations that want information about the movement of people and other means of transport in different locations, whether it is cities or remote locations," says Ivoš Gajdorus, CEO of the company.
"Over the course of our existence, we have installed hundreds of pedestrian and bicycle counters to help monitor sustainable tourism in protected areas and destinations or sustainable transport in cities, providing valuable data to municipalities for planning the capacity of cycle and pedestrian routes. The cooperation with MAPOTIC and HARDWARIO will bring us new opportunities for expanding these services and we are looking forward to it," adds Luboš Kala, Director of Partnership, o.p.s.
"Our cooperation with the MAPOTIC team started with a pilot project in the High Tatras. In difficult conditions, we have jointly verified that our solution is more than competitive and will enable a significant expansion of census technology in our country and worldwide. Our long-standing partnership will benefit all three companies, and especially cities and municipalities, which will finally be able to make decisions about transport and tourism development over data," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
Mapotic is a Czech company that operates a platform that enables the creation of maps and map applications. It originally started with a portal to create community maps and now focuses mainly on geolocation data aggregation and easy-to-understand end-user visualization, with a focus on aggregating and visualizing dynamic data over maps.For more information, please visit www.mapotic.com.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
The Partnership is a non-profit company dedicated to the development of environmentally friendly forms of tourism and traffic calming. It monitors cyclists and pedestrians using automatic counters, providing data important for planning the capacity of cycle and pedestrian routes. For more information, visit www.partnerstvi-ops.cz.
Press Release
Company news
26
April
2023
April 26, 2023 - Supplement to the press release of April 22, 2023. Statements by Pavel Hübner, new CEO of HARDWARIO, Alan Fabik, outgoing CEO and Dalibor Dědek, owner of Jablotron Group.
Statement of P. Hübner, new CEO of HARDWARIO
Statement by A. Fabik, outgoing CEO of HARDWARIO
Statement of D. Dědek, owner of Jablotron Group
Conclusion
Although the entire transaction is closely linked to the strategic cooperation with Jablotron, the company is not changing its market position and direction. HARDWARIO remains listed and appreciates all the investors who supported the company during its listing and hereby confirms that it will continue to fulfil its obligations.
The stated strategy in the share subscription remains the same. HARDWARIO's long-term goal is to be a leader in digitalization, connecting physical objects to the Internet and related cloud services.
HARDWARIO will strengthen its sales and development team, not only thanks to the strategic partnership with Jablotron. The company's order volume is growing and the company continues on its set trajectory in the development and production of hardware for the digitalisation of industry. The company is actively working with and will continue to work with a number of business partners to whom it is delivering on its commitments, and the partner network will continue to grow.
The presentation and confirmation of the 2022 financial results will take place at the Spring START Day, which will be held on 15 and 16 May 2023. Further information will soon be available on the HARDWARIO and Exchange websites.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Full text of the press release of 22 April 2023
22 April 2023 – HARDWARIO continues to enter into strategic partnerships in IoT solutions delivery and hardware development. Jablotron becomes a new major customer of IoT innovator HARDWARIO. HARDWARIO will develop the area of security technology with this major Czech company.
In connection with this unique opportunity, the position of CEO is changing and will now be held by co-founder and former CTO Pavel Hübner. This change also includes the concentration of the majority shareholding, with Pavel Hübner becoming the main shareholder, buying out the shares of co-founders Alan Fabik, Tomáš Morava and Lukáš Fabik with his own funds raised by a loan.
"HARDWARIO's objectives set out in the context of our listing remain unchanged. We want to continue to consolidate our position as an innovation leader in the IoT and work on high added value solutions," adds Pavel Hübner, co-founder of HARDWARIO and new CEO of the company.
HARDWARIO continues to take advantage of new business opportunities arising from the growing attractiveness of the IoT industry. Other newly agreed strategic collaborations in the field of development and delivery of IoT solutions include projects with DCT Czech and VANEMA. Both are prospective contracts in the range of hundreds of devices per year. For DCT Czech, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of washing solutions for the electrical industry, whose customers include Continental, Honeywell and Philips, HARDWARIO will develop special communication modules for their washing machines. For VANEMA, this will be a device for collecting data on heat and water consumption in residential buildings.
The share buy-back was not financed from the proceeds of the share issue.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a Czech technology company focused on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
22
April
2023
22 April 2023 – HARDWARIO continues to enter into strategic partnerships in IoT solutions delivery and hardware development. Jablotron becomes a new major customer of IoT innovator HARDWARIO. HARDWARIO will develop the area of security technology with this major Czech company.
In connection with this unique opportunity, the position of CEO is changing and will now be held by co-founder and former CTO Pavel Hübner. This change also includes the concentration of the majority shareholding, with Pavel Hübner becoming the main shareholder, buying out the shares of co-founders Alan Fabik, Tomáš Morava and Lukáš Fabik with his own funds raised by a loan.
"HARDWARIO's objectives set out in the context of our listing remain unchanged. We want to continue to consolidate our position as an innovation leader in the IoT and work on high added value solutions," adds Pavel Hübner, co-founder of HARDWARIO and new CEO of the company.
HARDWARIO continues to take advantage of new business opportunities arising from the growing attractiveness of the IoT industry. Other newly agreed strategic collaborations in the field of development and delivery of IoT solutions include projects with DCT Czech and VANEMA. Both are prospective contracts in the range of hundreds of devices per year. For DCT Czech, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of washing solutions for the electrical industry, whose customers include Continental, Honeywell and Philips, HARDWARIO will develop special communication modules for their washing machines. For VANEMA, this will be a device for collecting data on heat and water consumption in residential buildings.
The share buy-back was not financed from the proceeds of the share issue.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a Czech technology company focused on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
13
March
2023
13 March 2023 – ZAT supplies intelligent control systems for a wide range of industries worldwide. Since 2018, it has been developing the SimONet software platform for processing and visualizing data from IoT devices. It has now entered into a contract with HARDWARIO to develop an IoT monitoring system for cathodic protection of pipelines.
The agreed long-term cooperation includes the development of a special module for remote monitoring of cathodic protection, which will be part of the CHESTER IoT gateway ecosystem. The aim of the project is to create a new service for ZAT customers that enables online monitoring of cathodic protection functionality. The new service will be offered globally and will use modern NB-IoT and LTE-M transmission technologies as well as satellite transmissions.
"We are a major European player in the supply of control systems to many industries. We are investing in new technologies such as the Internet of Things. For these purposes, we are developing the SimONet software platform, for which we are looking for suitable IoT projects. We see IoT monitoring of cathodic protection of pipelines as very promising, where we have already identified customers. When selecting a suitable IoT hardware and connectivity supplier, we turned to the HARDWARIO team, with whom we have successfully cooperated in the past. They are experts in the field of industrial IoT, and therefore we are sure that mutual cooperation will bring us the required quality of the entire solution and success on the market," says Václav Janoch, Sales and Marketing Director of the company.
"We have developed several IoT products for ZAT in the past and we are excited to continue our collaboration. We see ZAT's competence and strength in the energy sector in particular, as well as the strengths of the SimONet platform. We are starting a cathodic protection monitoring project in which we will fully exploit the potential of our IoT gateway CHESTER and IoT transmission technologies NB-IoT and LTE-M. We are also looking forward to deploying our satellite module in places where there will be no terrestrial network coverage. An equally important aspect of the cooperation with ZAT is the longevity, which will surely give birth to other interesting solutions," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a Czech technology company focused on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
ZAT a.s. is a Czech company with a 60-year tradition of supplying intelligent control systems, especially in the energy sector. It focuses on industries with high demands on safety and reliability and on technologies and services requiring innovative and individual solutions. For more detailed information, please visit www.zat.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
21
February
2023
21 February 2023 – The founders of HARDWARIO have agreed with FS Assets to buy out part of the angel investor's stake in HARDWARIO. The impetus for the sale is the FS Group's desire to focus more on its activities in the education sector, particularly in the development of its Jan Blahoslav Secondary School in Hejnice. As part of the tranche, HARDWARIO managers are buying 88,000 shares at CZK 17 per share, which was the subscription price.
"FS Group, through FS Assets, invested in us in 2018 and helped us to bridge the more difficult period after Jablotron's exit from our company. Their angel role was 100% fulfilled and now it is time for us to buy back some of the shares to help FS Group in their efforts to build a modern school," says Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
"We certainly do not regret our decision to invest in HARDWARIO and we are very happy that the company is prospering thanks to us and has gained the trust of other investors in the public offering of shares on the Prague Stock Exchange. We still believe in the potential of HARDWARIO and that is why we are selling only a part of our share package. The sale of 88,000 shares will finance the further development of our secondary school. The essence of FS Group's business is to support social and educational projects of our owner - Unity of Brethren," adds Jan Křivka, CEO of FS Group.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more information, visit www.hardwario.com.
FS Assets is an investment company that focuses on the appreciation and management of the assets of its owner, the Unity Church of the Brethren. Income from its activities is used to ensure financial stability and to fulfill the owner's vision, especially in supporting its social and educational projects. For more information, please visit www.fsassets.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
19
February
2023
20 February 2023 – EKOTERM is a supplier of heat and operator of gas boilers and heat exchangers with more than 30 years of history. During its existence it has deployed many innovative solutions for its customers. It has now agreed an IoT partnership with HARDWARIO. The latter provides its partners with a comprehensive solution of hardware, services and expert support to facilitate IoT adoption. EKOTERM will help with the implementation of IoT technologies in its products and services.
The two companies have agreed on a cooperation in which HARDWARIO will help EKOTERM with the implementation of IoT technologies in managed boiler rooms and heat exchangers. The aim is to significantly improve the quality of services offered by remote monitoring and control of boiler room technologies and to significantly simplify service work.
"We have hundreds of boiler houses and heat exchanger stations under our management all over the Czech Republic and their number is growing rapidly. This is mainly due to our pro-customer and innovative approach to the whole industry. We believe that connecting boiler room technologies to the Internet of Things will bring savings to our customers, contribute to the environment and substantially increase the efficiency of our work and the quality of our services, as well as enable us to respond more quickly to emergencies. We also believe that a prerequisite for successful implementation of IoT in our products is to work with a reliable partner who can meet our needs and help us with the delivery of hardware, connectivity and integration with our unique cloud-based monitoring system. HARDWARIO is undoubtedly such a partner for us," says Petr Kuhn, CTO of the company.
"EKOTERM is one of our matters of the heart. What we appreciate about their entire team is their approach to innovation in this relatively conservative industry. Together, we want to bring great innovative products that will help EKOTERM win more customers while maintaining the current quality of service without significantly expanding the service team. It will be a long-standing partnership that will benefit both companies, but most importantly EKOTERM's customers," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
EKOTERM is a Czech family-owned company with more than 30 years of experience in the field of heat supply, management, operation, construction and reconstruction of boiler rooms and heat exchanger stations. It operates hundreds of boiler rooms in residential buildings and companies. Newly it also focuses on hybrid boiler houses with photovoltaics and heat pumps. All operating technologies, from boiler rooms to cooling and air handling equipment, are monitored 24/7 by a unique cloud-based monitoring system. For more information, visit www.ekoterm.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
16
January
2023
16 January 2023 – HAHN & Sohn, a leading European supplier of power plants, has agreed an IoT partnership with HARDWARIO. The latter provides its partners with a comprehensive solution of hardware, services and expert support to facilitate IoT adoption and will help HAHN to implement IoT technologies into its products and services.
The two companies have agreed to a collaboration in which HARDWARIO will help HAHN implement IoT technologies into existing products and services. The aim is to enable end users of power plants to monitor and control them remotely.
"We have been successfully supplying our power plants to customers throughout Europe. We believe that by connecting to the Internet, their attractiveness and thus our competitiveness will increase substantially. Although the idea of implementing IoT in power plants looks simple, we realise that in order to do this successfully we need a reliable partner with proven experience in delivering scalable solutions - from hardware, to data transfer, to integration with our systems. That's why we chose HARDWARIO," says Lukáš HAHN, owner of the company.
"Our strategy is to attract strong partners with global ambitions for all industries where we see the prospect of IoT solutions. HAHN & Sohn fits these parameters perfectly. It has a quality product, sophisticated marketing and operates in a very interesting market, where it supplies thousands of devices per year. That's why we are happy to partner with them and help them with IoT deployment," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
HAHN & Sohn is a supplier of generators, cultivators and motor pumps and with them a wide range of services from the supply of accessories to competent technical advice. All their products meet European and international standards for quality, economy and environmental friendliness, including pollutant and noise emissions. The main vision is to make traditional German quality available to everyone at an affordable price. For more detailed information, please visit www.hahn-power.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
23
December
2022
23 December 2022 – ADASTRA and HARDWARIO have agreed to continue their strategic cooperation after successful joint IoT pilot projects in the retail sector. The agreement includes a redefinition of the roles of both entities, with HARDWARIO exiting its subsidiary ADASTRA Lab, where the Adastra Group will continue to develop comprehensive IoT solutions for retail and downstream areas of the supply chain. HARDWARIO remains a key supplier of IoT components to ADASTRA Lab, and the two companies have agreed to work closely together to deliver cutting-edge and scalable solutions to the global market, particularly in the areas of smart shelving and scales.
"Cooperation with HARDWARIO in recent years has enabled us to implement very interesting pilot projects with leading players in the field of retail sales in the Czech Republic and abroad. Within the framework of the ADASTRA Lab vehicle, we have jointly developed attractive IoT products and tested their functionality in various point-of-sale formats. We have now decided to further invest in the development of ADASTRA Lab with the aim of scaling its sales not only in the retail sector, but across the entire supply chain such as manufacturing or logistics, or in the area of more efficient waste management and ESG reporting. In the future, we do not rule out accelerating growth by bringing in new investors. We continue to rely on HARDWARIO's know-how and innovation potential, which ideally complements ADASTRA Lab's strategy. That is why we are very pleased to have agreed to continue our cooperation with HARDWARIO," agreed Pavel Kysela, Managing Director of ADASTRA and Petr Blabla, Managing Director of ADASTRA Lab.
"Since the beginning of our cooperation with ADASTRA, we have been motivated to solve the unconventional challenges associated with the implementation of IoT in retail and to bring IoT innovations to it. ADASTRA has great tools for data processing and visualization and subsequent process optimization or predictive AI. For this, it has sound names in its customer portfolio. All this is a guarantee for future business success. We therefore welcomed their decision to invest in ADASTRA Lab and to continue working with us. We believe that together we will grow and become major global players in digital retail," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management.
Adastra is an international consulting company that delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services to companies across industries to facilitate their digital transformation journey. It connects companies to their customers and their customers to the world. Its vision is to transform data into added value for business.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
21
October
2022
The Liberec company HARDWARIO has successfully closed its share subscription and on Monday 24 October its shares will start trading on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange. It is presenting to current and potential new shareholders its ongoing and planned projects, which are the basis of the business plans of this innovative Czech company with global ambitions.
"Our underwriting has resulted in the successful issuance of all of the offered shares. The interest in the shares was even significantly higher and the stock exchange had to shorten the orders through its system. We raised new capital of over 48 million CZK. We will invest it in our global expansion, strengthening our team and inventory. We intend to actively communicate with shareholders and the public and present the projects we relied on in our IPO discussions with investors. Today, we describe the most important ones, which form the basis of our immediate business plans. I am convinced that our future results will have a positive impact on the share price growth and therefore that it will be worth holding our shares in the long term," says Alan Fabik, CEO and co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO finds business opportunities for its products and services in many industries - manufacturing, retail, facilities management, agriculture, forestry or healthcare. As part of regular open communication with shareholders and investors, the company presents a list of important projects it is currently working on:
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company focused on the Internet of Things. It supplies its partners with everything needed for successful IoT projects - configurable devices, connectivity, cloud services and open development tools for developing custom applications. The main owners are co-founders Alan Fabik and Pavel Hübner.Thanks to a functional business model, a sophisticated system for developing a partner network, sufficient inventory, newly established business and strategic collaborations, and translating pilots into the production phase, its ambition is to increase its turnover by tens of percent and thus build on the progressive growth of the broad industrial IoT segment.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
18
October
2022
The public offering of shares (IPO) of the Liberec company HARDWARIO on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange ended with the successful subscription of 100% of the offered shares. The new capital worth more than 48 mil. CZK, company invests mainly in building a global network of partners offering its comprehensive range of Industrial Internet of Things products. The entire process of preparation and implementation of the IPO is also praised thanks to the publicity received, which has already brought a number of new business opportunities.
"I am incredibly grateful to all the new shareholders for trusting our vision and supporting an innovative Czech company that is already successfully establishing itself abroad. We are a title of the future that is not a mere promise, but is based on a series of already implemented projects built on our own products and services. A new addition to our portfolio of prospective contracts is a developing cooperation with a major US energy company, for which we are solving IoT monitoring of large-scale infrastructure. We are also betting on joint products with our partner eMan, with whom we focus specifically on the energy sector. With Adastra, we will be digitizing the retail sector and our solutions will be used by global retail customers. We support a number of promising startups and, for example, we will hear more and more about the Czech STATOTEST. We are also excited to be working with universities, especially UBC Canada, with whom we are working on a forest fire risk monitoring system. I can't wait to introduce our shareholders to specific projects that wouldn't have happened without their support. After all, our shares are shares with a story, and they are worth holding for the long term," says HARDWARIO CEO and co-founder Alan Fabik.
All 2,870,000 of the offered shares were subscribed for in the IPO at a price of CZK 17 per share. The shares will be traded on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange from 24 October. The new shareholders include many retail investors, several major funds and also Národní rozvojová investiční, a.s. The funds raised will be used by HARDWARIO to strengthen its sales and marketing in building its global distribution network, as well as to increase its inventory and further develop its own innovative products.
"The whole period of preparing the IPO and receiving orders for shares was extremely demanding. As part of the preparation process, we have of course continued to develop our products and make sales. In addition, the increased publicity around the IPO brought us a lot of new customers. We are extremely pleased with this increase in business opportunities, comparable to a successful underwriting. And on top of all this, we are getting applicants to work for HARDWARIO - both talented developers and experienced traders. That's why I can rate our IPO as one of the best decisions in the company's existence," adds Pavel Hübner, CTO and co-founder of the company.
HARDWARIO finds business opportunities for its products and services in many industries - manufacturing, retail, facilities management, agriculture, forestry or healthcare. The end users of HARDWARIO products already include many major companies such as ŠKODA AUTO, ASAHI, ArcelorMittal, Siemens or Coca-Cola. Technology partners include mobile network operators and Microsoft. The company has offices in the UK, Poland and the USA. It also plans to open an office in Australia to serve existing and new partners in the Pacific Rim and Southeast Asia.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company focused on the Internet of Things. It supplies its partners with everything needed for successful IoT projects - configurable devices, connectivity, cloud services and open development tools for developing custom applications. The main owners are co-founders Alan Fabik and Pavel Hübner.Thanks to a functional business model, a sophisticated system for developing a partner network, sufficient inventory, newly established business and strategic collaborations, and translating pilots into the production phase, its ambition is to increase its turnover by tens of percent and thus build on the progressive growth of the broad industrial IoT segment.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
30
September
2022
HARDWARIO, a Czech company focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) of the future, today received approval from the Czech National Bank (CNB) for an IPO. The company's shares will be available for subscription in a public offering through a member of the stock exchange from 4 to 18 October 2022. HARDWARIO's shares will then be traded on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange. The successful development of the company is illustrated by the new solution for wireless monitoring of machine consumption based on IoT technologies using Vodafone and Microsoft technologies, which was introduced in September.
"The public offering of shares and the entry to the Prague Stock Exchange are a major milestone in the development of our company. Although we are historically a young company, we have managed to come up with our own products in the highly competitive IoT market, which have been successful with many global companies due to their innovation and sophistication. We are now giving the opportunity to other investors who want to help us accelerate our growth and fully develop our know-how," said CEO and co-founder Alan Fabik.
"It is great that another company is taking the starting line, again from a sector that has not been represented on the market so far. I keep my fingers crossed that Hardware, despite the difficult market situation, will successfully reach investors and be able to join the START market", says Petr Koblic, CEO of the Prague Stock Exchange.
The IPO will offer 2,870,000 shares. The price range of the orders was set from CZK 17 to 25 CZK per share. The minimum order size (LOT) is 1,000 shares, i.e. CZK 17 to 25 thousand CZK. HARDWARIO expects to raise new capital of CZK 48.79 to 71.75 million through the IPO.
HARDWARIO will use the funds raised to strengthen its operational cash flow and business, as well as its inventory and the development of its own innovative products. Combined with bank loans and optimization of the capital structure, order fulfillment will be reliably secured even in the higher thousands, which will help build HARDWARIO's strong position in the global industrial IoT market.
Shares in the public offer can be most easily purchased from FIO Bank, PATRIA or the opPORTUnity portal. Alternatively, it is possible to use any member of the Prague Stock Exchange, a list of which is available on the Prague Stock Exchange website - www.pse.cz.
Since its foundation, HARDWARIO has been supplying customers with industrial IoT devices based on modern wireless transmission technologies, so-called LPWAN. These innovative technologies are characterized by very low power consumption and high signal availability. Combined with proprietary hardware with very low power consumption, HARDWARIO and its partners can transmit the required data from anywhere, even from locations without a standard connection to the power grid and the Internet.
HARDWARIO finds business opportunities for its products and services in many industries - manufacturing, retail, facilities management, agriculture, forestry or healthcare. End users of HARDWARIO products already include many major companies such as ŠKODA AUTO, LEGO, ASAHI, ArcelorMittal, Siemens or Coca-Cola. Technology partners include mobile network operators and Microsoft. The company has offices in the UK, Poland and the USA.
The issuer’s prospectus, investor presentation, and other HARDWARIO documents are available here.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company focused on the Internet of Things. It supplies its partners with everything needed for successful IoT projects - configurable devices, connectivity, cloud services and open development tools for developing custom applications. The main owners are co-founders Alan Fabik and Pavel Hübner. In autumn 2022, the company plans to list on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange with the ambition to raise tens of millions of CZK from investors for further development.
Since its establishment in 2016, the company's turnover has grown at a rapid pace to 20 million CZK, reaching 21 million CZK last year and the year before, which was mainly due to a shift away from custom development towards the sale of its own products and services. The turnover of the past two years is made up of the delivery of dozens of IoT pilots in various regions and industries, which HARDWARIO and its partners have launched with the knowledge that most of them have the potential to increase up to a hundredfold. Last year, HARDWARIO was included in the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE ranking.
Thanks to a functional business model, up-to-date partner network readiness, sufficient inventory, newly established business and strategic collaborations and the translation of pilots into the production phase, this year's ambition is to increase sales by tens of percent and thus build on the progressive growth of the entire IoT segment.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Jiří Staník (Analytik, Helgi Library s.r.o.)
e-mail: jiri.stanik@helgilibrary.com
phone: +420 608 638 222
Press Release
Company news
09
May
2022
Rising energy prices are leading most companies to consider what machines, equipment, and processes they can use to reduce their consumption. HARDWARIO, using Vodafone and Microsoft technologies, is, therefore, coming to market with a new solution for wireless monitoring of machine consumption based on IoT technologies.
Under the www.energeticky.report program, companies will receive 5 mobile devices for CZK 95,000 to connect to their machines non-invasively and get instant information about their current electricity consumption. Thanks to the use of Vodafone's NB-IoT network and industrial devices from HARDWARIO, there is no need to connect the devices to any local network, and it is also possible to move the device to another machine at any time. The consumption data is then transmitted as a report in the Microsoft Power BI application, which businesses already work with frequently. HARDWARIO devices are already used for consumption monitoring by companies such as ArcelorMittal and TOKOZ. The company plans to deploy the system in dozens of new companies by the end of the year.
"The energy sector is undoubtedly one of the main areas where the Internet of Things is now finding application. We have been working with HARDWARIO in IoT innovation for several years. We like the idea of leveraging the potential of our NB-IoT network and their mobile solution immensely. We are therefore looking forward to helping many companies in the Czech Republic find a way to reduce their electricity consumption effectively."
-- Viktoria Korabelnikova, Head of IoT Sales & Business Development Vodafone
"We have been working successfully with technologies from Vodafone and Microsoft for a long time, for example, also in our www.vyrobni.report program. We take advantage of the availability and technological advantages of Vodafone's NB-IoT network and the general knowledge of Microsoft tools among companies not only in the Czech Republic. That is why we are glad both companies support us in the www. energetically.report activity."
-- Alan Fabik, CEO of HARDWARIO
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company focused on the Internet of Things. It supplies its partners with everything needed for successful IoT projects—configurable devices, connectivity, cloud services, and open development tools for developing custom applications. In autumn 2022, the company plans to go public on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange with the ambition of raising tens of millions of CZK from investors for further development.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
08
March
2022
Czech IoT innovator HARDWARIO from Liberec plans to go public on the Prague Stock Exchange's START market in the autumn. It will offer up to 20 percent of its shares to institutional and public investors. HARDWARIO plans to use the capital raised for development and business development in order to accelerate its international expansion. The HARDWARIO solution is already being used by ŠKODA AUTO and the British Vodafone, for example. HARDWARIO's smart devices operate on wireless technology and can run on battery power for several years. They connect to the Internet from almost anywhere and integrate easily with other systems.
Since 2016, the technology company HARDWARIO has been developing and manufacturing electronics designed to monitor and transmit data from any environment or device. It also offers its own cloud platform for managing and integrating this hardware with other systems. It offers its products and services through a global network of partners, to whom it provides technical and business support, including an open development toolkit that allows the creation of custom applications. The company has significantly supported its business development in the past by establishing offices in the UK, Poland and the USA. As part of its planned IPO, HARDWARIO intends to raise new capital from investors, which it will use to expand its development and sales team, improve partner support and, most importantly, accelerate its international expansion.
During this year, HARDWARIO transformed itself into a joint stock company and took a series of necessary steps leading to its listing on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange. It plans to subscribe for its shares in the autumn months of this year. It will offer up to a 20% stake to institutional and general public investors in the form of newly issued shares.
Since its foundation, HARDWARIO has been supplying customers with industrial IoT devices based on modern wireless transmission technologies, so-called LPWAN. These innovative technologies are characterized by very low power consumption and high signal availability. Combined with proprietary hardware with very low power consumption, HARDWARIO and its partners can transmit the required data from anywhere, even from locations without a standard connection to the power grid and the Internet.
HARDWARIO finds business opportunities for its products and services in many industries - manufacturing, retail, facilities management, agriculture, forestry or healthcare. End users of HARDWARIO products already include many major companies such as ŠKODA AUTO, LEGO, ASAHI, ArcelorMittal, Siemens or Coca-Cola. Technology partners include mobile network operators and Microsoft.
"For six years, we have been working every day to fulfill our mission to transform today into a digital tomorrow. We and our partners are convinced that digitalization will bring significant energy savings to humanity and significantly improve the conditions of life on Earth. That's why we are building our partner network and sharing best practices on how to connect as many devices and environments as possible to the internet, how to connect them to other data, and how to make meaningful projects out of it all. Our robust team develops and delivers unique systems that are difficult to replace with competing products due to the support services and associated technical support. We are experienced developers and marketers with a global ambition to be the leading company in the delivery of Industrial IoT devices. Our most promising IoT applications include production efficiency monitoring, energy and alternative energy monitoring and environmental monitoring. I believe we will be attractive not only to our partners and customers, but also to investors", says CEO and co-founder Alan Fabik.
"During its existence, HARDWARIO has been supported by several strategic and individual investors. FS Assets, an angel investor, has been supporting us for the longest time. In 2019, we were supported by investors from the crowdfunding portal Fundlift's issue, which we successfully completed this May by converting to shares or redeeming. Earlier this year, we also opened a strategic collaboration with eMan, whose shares have been successfully floated on the START market since 2020. We look forward to welcoming new investors to the START market, whom we will treat as openly and responsibly as we treat existing investors. In addition to capital to finance our growth and expansion, the IPO will also give us the credibility of a publicly traded company, which is much needed especially when dealing with foreign business partners", adds CFO Tomáš Morava.
HARDWARIO will offer investors up to a 20% stake in the company as part of a primary subscription on the START market, and plans to raise tens of millions of CZK in equity from investors. It will use the funds raised to strengthen its operating cash flow and business, as well as its inventory and the development of its own innovative products. In combination with bank loans and optimization of the capital structure, order fulfillment even in the higher thousands will be reliably secured, which will help build HARDWARIO's strong position in the global industrial IoT market.
HARDWARIO is a purely Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. Its smart devices operate on wireless technology, can run on battery power for several years, connect to the Internet from almost anywhere and easily integrate with other systems. The principal owners are co-founders Alan Fabik and Pavel Hübner.
Since its establishment in 2016, the company's turnover has grown at a rapid pace to CZK 20 million, reaching CZK 21 million last year and the year before, which was mainly due to a shift away from custom development towards the sale of its own products and services. The turnover of the past two years is made up of the delivery of dozens of IoT pilots in various regions and industries, which HARDWARIO and its partners have launched with the knowledge that most of them have the potential to increase up to a hundredfold. Last year, HARDWARIO was included in the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE ranking.
Thanks to a functional business model, up-to-date partner network readiness, sufficient inventory and newly established business and strategic collaborations, this year's ambition is to increase sales by tens of percent and thus build on the progressive growth of the entire IoT segment.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
18
February
2022
Our long-time friends at eMan have confirmed our strategic cooperation with a capital injection into our company. This investment will help us accelerate our international expansion, expand our service portfolio and improve our technical and business support to our partners. The first joint product will be the HARDWARIO Manager mobile application, which will make it easier for all users to set up and manage HW platforms. And other great products will follow.
By combining our sales and marketing activities, we plan to strengthen our position not only on the Czech market. We will share our offices in the UK and the United States and continue to expand into other markets, including the newly opened office in Poland, Latin America, Australia and last but not least the DACH region, where we are negotiating with our first major partner.
"We are incredibly pleased to see the success of eMan. I believe that with our joint products we can succeed in many industries. We will now focus in particular on the digitalization of the energy sector and bring meaningful solutions not only to the big players in the industry," comments Alan Fabik, CEO of HARDWARIO.
We will help eMan expand their portfolio of products and services, which to date has focused primarily on software solutions and applications.
"Our strategic goal was to expand eMan's portfolio with scalable products that address the full breadth of customer needs. We therefore needed to add hardware to our applications and have more control over the final solution. After the previous experience of both teams working together, we can safely say that together we are able to create extraordinary products," explains Jiří Horyna, Chairman of the Board of eMan.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
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IoT Solutions
Retail
TOWER
15
July
2025
Summer means sunshine, holidays, and well-deserved relaxation – but also dried-out lawns and drooping plants. While you’re away, your garden may be struggling with the heat.
Don’t worry – we’ve got a competent helper for your green oasis: the HARDWARIO Soil Moisture Sensor. With it, you can watch your plants from anywhere, even hundreds of kilometers away.
The HARDWARIO Soil Sensor Set is designed to be easy to assemble, even for beginners:
You can find everything you need in our HARDWARIO Store. *
Once you’ve assembled the modules, simply flash the pre-made firmware, pair the device with the USB radio dongle, and connect it to Node-RED. You can configure the data you want to track – moisture, temperature, or both.
The whole setup is open-source so that you can adapt it to your needs – whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a gardener, or both.
You can see your data in easy-to-read graphs or set up alerts to notify you when the soil gets too dry. No more guesswork, just water when it’s needed. This helps you save both water and time.
The sensor works in:
It can easily handle outdoor use with the proper enclosure (like an IP-rated box).
More blog posts are coming, such as monitoring indoor CO₂ levels and improving ventilation.
But for now, get ready to keep your plants happy and healthy – and take advantage of our 10% summer discount.
🛒 Use the code SUMMERWATER10 at checkout in the HARDWARIO Store until July 31!
Don't want to spend time creating it yourself? That is no problem. We also offer a ready-made Soil Sensor Set
*You can purchase a Raspberry Pi using the recommended links listed directly on our product page on Hackster.io. Just visit the HARDWARIO Hub page on Hackster.io, where you’ll find trusted sellers and everything you need to build your setup.
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CHESTER Gateway
Industrial IoT
IoT Solutions
03
July
2025
Remote management of HARDWARIO CHESTER devices has never been easier. Initially, we designed our devices focusing on easy use and intuitive remote operation.
FOTA stands for Firmware Over The Air. It allows you to update firmware anytime and from anywhere. No physical connection is needed. Just upload the new version to HARDWARIO Cloud and assign it to a specific device; the system will handle the rest.
CHESTER downloads the firmware in the background while continuing to measure and send data. You will not lose any information. If something goes wrong, the device safely reverts to the previous version.
Remote Shell lets you control and configure the device remotely. CHESTER communicates bidirectionally with HARDWARIO Cloud and acts as if it were directly connected to your computer, even when it is hundreds of kilometers away.
You can also upload a new configuration file, change the data interval, adjust alarms, or add Bluetooth tags. Once the device receives the config, it restarts and applies the new settings. If the configuration is invalid, CHESTER automatically discards it and returns it to the last valid one.
The response depends on the reporting interval, so it may take a few minutes. Compared to a technician visiting the site, this delay is negligible. The time and cost savings are clear.
Modern IoT management without compromise
That is the power of HARDWARIO CHESTER.
Would you like to offer your customers innovative solutions built upon reliable, proven IoT technology developed in the Czech Republic? Become our partner, and together we’ll deliver impactful solutions tailored to your customers' needs.
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Energy
Smart Agriculture
Smart metering
12
June
2025
The use of technology in agriculture is now taken for granted. Just as we have become accustomed to tractors and combine harvesters, we know greenhouses are now routinely lit, not only at night. What is not yet widely known, however, is the growing importance of regulating grow lighting - not only according to the needs of plants, but also according to the state of the energy system.
Photovoltaics has been developing rapidly in recent years, mainly thanks to subsidies, falling prices, and mass production. Similarly, the importance of wind and hydroelectric power plants is growing, although not so much in our country. Although these sources are emission-free, they have one significant disadvantage: their output depends on the weather and the time of day.
Even though we can predict sunshine and wind to some extent, energy production must always match consumption exactly. Any deviation must be compensated for because we cannot "add fuel to the fire" like we can with conventional power plants.
Adjustable power plants or energy "waste generators" are needed to maintain grid stability. These devices simply "burn" excess energy. They are often large heating coils, which the public perceives as unnecessary waste.
An alternative to energy dissipation can be large operations with flexible consumption, typically cold stores and, more recently, greenhouses. Thanks to IoT technologies, it is now possible to regulate the lighting in individual parts of a greenhouse so that plants receive the light they need while utilizing excess energy.
From the outside, the lights in the greenhouse are turned on at random. In reality, it is a precisely controlled algorithm that respects the biorhythms of plants while responding to the needs of the network. Each section of the greenhouse can thus have a "day" or "night" depending on the current situation, similar to different places on Earth.
Since the grow lamps are still functional, replacing them with new ones would be uneconomical. Therefore, a technical modification of the existing luminaires will be chosen, enabling their individual remote control and brightness regulation. An innovative mesh network that efficiently transmits data throughout the greenhouse will ensure communication between thousands of lamps.
A control system will be built on top of the technology, dividing the greenhouse into sectors according to the plants' growth stage. Each sector will be controlled independently, taking into account natural light conditions, plant needs, and the state of the network. The ratio of sectors in "day" and "night" will be the subject of calculations, measurements, and growers' experience.
For the system to work, an explicit agreement with the energy regulator is necessary. The regulator determines when and how much energy the greenhouses can draw from the grid according to their needs. This service not only helps to integrate more renewable sources, but also reduces farmers' electricity costs. The savings can then be invested in further development or reducing production costs.
A connection of modern agriculture, innovative technology, and energy management that delivers real value for farmers and society: ecologically, economically, and technologically.
Tomáš Stránský, Hardware Engineer
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Energy
IoT Solutions
Smart metering
06
June
2025
The European Union is placing increasing emphasis on energy efficiency, savings, and digitization. One important step in this area is the obligation to enable remote reading of heat, cold, and hot water, gas, and electricity consumption for new installations and existing systems.
These requirements are based on Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency (EED), which was amended by Directive 2018/2002/EU. This legislation requires member states to gradually introduce measuring devices with remote reading capabilities and to regularly inform end users about their consumption.
These requirements are not just administrative measures—they aim to raise consumption awareness, encourage savings, and contribute to the EU's climate targets.
At the heart of every remote meter reading is reliable hardware that can collect data from the meters, transmit it securely, and allow it to be evaluated. At HARDWARIO, we offer a range of devices that cover different scenarios and types of measurements:
Wireless data transmission:
CHESTER wM-Bus is a device for wireless reading from meters supporting the Wireless M-Bus protocol (typically heat, water, and gas). It is ideal for apartment buildings or distributed installations where cabling is not available.
Wired data transmission:
CHESTER M-Bus - collect data from standard M-Bus meters. Suitable solution for utility rooms, boiler rooms or industrial buildings with existing cabling.
Heat measurement:
CHESTER Boiler - a device for monitoring heat energy, heat exchanger conditions, and heating systems' operation. It allows not only reading but also signaling of faults or anomalies.
Electricity measurement:
CHESTER Energy - unit for monitoring electrical energy, voltage, current, active and reactive power.
Smart electricity meters - including direct integration into the HARDWARIO ecosystem via RS-485, M-Bus, or directly wM-Bus.
All our devices are designed and manufactured in the Czech Republic.
Support for different types of connections: LTE-M, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN.
Open platform - easy integration into existing systems or your cloud.
Full remote management, updates, and diagnostics.
European legislation is setting a clear direction – remote metering will soon be standard. Whether you manage an apartment building, industrial complex, or distribution network, HARDWARIO will help you manage this change easily and efficiently. We have the devices, experience, and team to support you every step of the way.
Would you like to offer your customers innovative solutions built upon reliable, proven IoT technology developed in the Czech Republic? Become our partner, and together we’ll deliver impactful solutions tailored to your customers' needs.
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Company news
20
May
2025
It's out - we've just launched a new Newsroom section on our website. And it's not just a cosmetic change. We created this place because we were missing a space to clearly and easily bring together real-life stories, how-to guides, press releases, and behind-the-scenes insights in one place.
Case studies - stories of real installations and projects we've done with partners worldwide. And most importantly: with concrete results.
Press releases include everything the media, investors, or partners need to know about us, including quotes and contacts.
Blogs and articles - tutorials, tips, answers to frequently asked questions, as well as behind-the-scenes insights into development, design, and business.
Because we want our content to be accessible, clear, and within reach, not hidden away somewhere deep.
We want our site to be modern, pretty, and friendly - a place where people can come back not just for products but also for inspiration, answers, and insight into how we think.
The newsroom is the first step in that direction. More articles, new stories, and practical guides will be coming soon. And if you have a topic we should write about, get in touch. We'd be happy to open it up.
📦 Case study GrainLink - How CHESTER monitors grain silos in the challenging conditions of Canada and the USA
🔌 A blog about the possibilities of CHESTER Input - or what one smart box can do
🔋 How to chose batteries for IoT projects - an article that will save you a lot of time and money
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CHESTER Gateway
IoT Solutions
Smart Monitoring
08
May
2025
Do you need a reliable overview of your processes? Do you want to transfer data and monitor it efficiently wirelessly? That's exactly what CHESTER Input provides - a versatile module that integrates analog and digital signals and wirelessly transmits them via NB-IoT, LTE-M, or LoRaWAN. This ensures complete control over critical processes in industry, agriculture, or energy.
CHESTER Input's versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of scenarios, including:
CHESTER Input supports connecting sensors with common industrial standards of 0-30 V and 4-20 mA, facilitating effortless integration with various sensors, such as inductive sensors, optical barriers, and pressure sensors for machinery tires. This flexibility allows CHESTER Input to excel in diverse applications and environments.
Like all devices in the CHESTER series, CHESTER Input is known for its simple setup and intuitive operation. Once installed at your chosen location, simply register the device on the HARDWARIO Cloud and configure your parameters. Your data will begin transmitting automatically to your control panel. Everything is designed to ensure rapid, efficient, and hassle-free deployment - from initial device selection to everyday use.
CHESTER Input can be powered by either a battery or an external power source supplemented with a backup battery, making it ideal for locations lacking a permanent mains connection. With a standby power consumption below 180 μA (depending on the connected sensor) and temperature resilience from -20 °C to +60 °C, CHESTER Input thrives in demanding environments.
Comprehensive open documentation is available to help users maximize CHESTER Input's capabilities. Whether you're an experienced developer or new to IoT, you’ll find the necessary resources. Additionally, premium technical support is available.
CHESTER Input offers a reliable solution for connecting your devices and delivering data exactly where it's needed. Interested in discovering its potential?
Contact us to schedule a demo, become a partner, or order now to start your IoT projects today.
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Store
23
April
2025
Did you miss it? You told us so, and we believed you because we missed him, too. We're talking about our e-store, if you want to call it an e-shop.
Over the past few months, we've been working hard to fine-tune every detail so that we can introduce you to the next generation of our online store. The result is the HARDWARIO Store—more modern, clearer, and designed to make the shopping experience as pleasant as possible.
At the end of last year, we decided it was time for a change. The road to the new solution was not easy. We built the new store from the ground up, focusing on simplicity, flexibility, and trustworthiness. As of April 2025, the HARDWARIO Store is fully operational again and can be found at https://www.hardwario.store.
The new Store runs on the Czech e-commerce platform Upgates, which allows us to easily manage products and respond quickly to your needs. For payments, we have chosen the proven Comgate gateway with support for CZK, EUR, and USD currencies. We ship orders worldwide in cooperation with proven carriers. We have designed the entire environment with an emphasis on intuitive operation and a simple purchasing process.
What can you find on the HARDWARIO Store? First of all, our key products. TOWER - powerful and flexible IoT modules whose price has dropped significantly. CHESTER - an industrial IoT platform for connecting sensors, PLCs, and other devices. Also, STICKER - a compact LoRaWAN sensor for measuring temperature, humidity, and air quality, EMBER - a LoRaWAN gateway built on the MikroTik platform, and GAUGER - a pulse counter for monitoring devices or meters. There is also a wide range of accessories, batteries, antennas, and mounting components. And more new products are on the way.
We have created the new HARDWARIO Store for you. Check it out, browse the offer, and let us know how you like it: https://www.hardwario.store
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CHESTER Gateway
Smart Monitoring
Smart Agriculture
01
April
2025
CHESTER Range is a configurable distance sensor that uses the MaxBotix MB7066 ultrasonic sensor to accurately measure from 0.2 to 10 meters with a 1 cm resolution.
It supports up to four DS18B20 external temperature sensors (depending on the variant), allowing you to combine distance measurement with temperature monitoring.
The device has the following key features:
Wireless connectivity:
Power supply:
Built-in sensors:
The CHESTER Range combines distance, temperature, and humidity measurement with low power consumption and long endurance. This makes it ideal for applications where a fixed power supply is not available or long-distance wireless monitoring is required.
The CHESTER Range is ideal for a wide range of applications in industry, agriculture, and public administration. Its accurate distance measurement, multi-sensor support, and long battery life help optimize processes and reduce operating costs.
- Monitoring grain levels in silos - accurate real-time measurement of inventory levels helps optimize logistics and minimize losses.
- Monitoring temperature and humidity in warehouses - protecting crops from spoilage and better-managing storage conditions.
- Water level monitoring in irrigation areas - more efficient management of water resources.
- Measuring water levels in reservoirs, wells, and retention systems - provides early warning of water shortages or overflows.
- Detection of groundwater levels - useful for geological surveys and water resource management.
- Monitoring sewer systems, preventing blockages, and efficiently maintaining infrastructure.
- Parking space occupancy detection - optimizing traffic management in cities and commercial zones.
- Monitoring the presence of objects in transport infrastructure, including the height of bridges, tunnels, and safety zones.
- Logistics warehouses and pallet storage - control of free space and more efficient use of storage capacity.
- Monitoring the level of waste pits and containers - optimizing collection routes and reducing operating costs.
- Monitoring waste levels in industrial plants - better waste disposal planning and reduction of environmental burden.
- Automated management of collection points - digitization of waste management for municipalities and private companies.
The CHESTER Range is available in several variants that allow it to be adapted to different applications:
With its flexibility and robust design, the CHESTER Range is the ideal solution for industrial and environmental applications where measurement accuracy and reliable data transmission are key.
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Environmental Monitoring
Scenario
IoT Solutions
18
February
2025
Accurate meteorological data is becoming crucial for many industries today, and CHESTER Meteo is a compact and reliable solution for long-term environmental data collection. The wireless IoT sensor with NB-IoT/LTE-M/LoRaWAN connectivity can measure temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, rainfall, and other parameters.
Why is it important?
Accurate meteorological data helps farmers to optimize irrigation and minimize water consumption.
Early warning of ground frosts or dry spells can protect crops.
Monitoring wind speed and direction helps in planning sprays, reducing the risk of unnecessary contamination of surrounding crops.
A HARDWARIO Soil Sensor can also be connected to the CHESTER Meteo to plan the irrigation of fields.
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be placed directly in the field or greenhouse to collect real-time climate data.
The data is transferred to the HARDWARIO Cloud platform, where it can be analyzed and routed to a visualization app.
Farmers can better plan irrigation, optimize pesticide use, and increase crop yields based on this data.
Why is it important?
Dense urban development causes heat islands, affecting residents' health and energy consumption.
Air quality monitoring helps to reduce pollution and improve living conditions.
Meteorological data helps optimize urban transport operations (e.g., snow clearance and smog prevention).
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be installed on lighting poles, on the roofs of buildings, or in city parks.
The data is transmitted to the city's data center, which is used to optimize city services (irrigation, road maintenance, energy management).
Combined with other sensors, it can help reduce the impact of climate change on urban agglomerations. For example, CHESTER Clime products, combined with dust sensors or CHESTER Radon, are proving to be suitable sensors.
Why is this important?
Standard weather forecasts often work with general data and cannot accurately predict extreme events (storms, gusty winds) locally.
Local weather stations allow more detailed data collection for more accurate weather models.
Accurate measurements of precipitation and wind help, for example, in air transport, shipping traffic management, or dam management.
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be part of a more extensive network of weather sensors that help refine weather forecasts at a local level.
Warnings of high winds or storms can help power companies prepare for potential outages.
Why is this important?
Efficient solar and wind power generation depends on accurate monitoring of weather conditions.
Wind strength and direction data are crucial for adequately managing wind power plants.
Accurate monitoring of solar radiation helps to optimize the performance of photovoltaic plants. Such data will also help better balance the power grid in the case of community energy. For example, in cities, it is possible to see different areas shaded more by clouds and some less depending on the airflow, hence clouds. A town with only a few weather stations cannot make an accurate model. Sometimes, multiple less accurate measurements can give more values than one super-accurate one.
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be installed directly at wind or solar power plants.
The power plant's output control can be automated using the API based on the current climatic conditions.
The data helps to minimize outages and increase the efficiency of power generation.
Why is it important?
Accurate environmental data is crucial for scientific research on climate change.
With CHESTER Meteo, students and researchers can collect accurate data and analyze climate change in the field.
Schools can use the weather station to teach meteorology and physics.
How does it work?
CHESTER Meteo can be part of school and university laboratories.
Students can analyze real data in real time, make their predictions, and learn practical applications of meteorology in different disciplines.
Conclusion
CHESTER Meteo is a versatile tool for accurate and reliable weather monitoring. Its robustness, wireless connectivity, and long battery life make it ideal for agriculture, smart cities, meteorology, energy, and research.
If you're looking for an efficient way to obtain quality environmental data, CHESTER Meteo can help you automate data collection and optimize processes in various industries.
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Environmental Monitoring
IoT Solutions
Scenario
07
February
2025
CHESTER Clime is a versatile IoT solution for monitoring temperature, humidity, and air quality in industries, offices, and public spaces. Its modular design adapts to various applications, including industrial plants, warehouses, and smart buildings.
In today's world, there is a growing emphasis on environmental monitoring—whether in industrial facilities, offices, warehouses, or public buildings. Monitoring temperature, humidity, and air quality is a key factor for effective indoor climate management. That's where CHESTER Clime comes in—an IoT device that enables accurate and reliable measurement of key environmental parameters.
CHESTER Clime is a versatile sensor platform that offers real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity and other environmental parameters. Its modular concept makes it easily adaptable to different applications, for example:
- Industrial plants - monitoring conditions in production halls, warehouses, and technology centers.
- Logistics centers and warehouses - monitoring temperature and humidity to ensure the quality of stored goods.
- Smart buildings and offices - optimizing the indoor environment for employee health and productivity.
Urban environments and green space maintenance—By measuring humidity and temperature, for example, irrigation of parks and urban green spaces can be better planned, contributing to more efficient water management.
In addition to standard environmental measurements, CHESTER Clime can also be extended with dust sensors to monitor environmental dustiness. This is essential, for example, in:
- Production plants with a high dust content - e.g. wood processing, concrete plants, or heavy industry.
- Logistics centers and warehouses where dust can accumulate and affect goods and working conditions.
- Smart city projects, where air pollution levels can be measured in real-time to better plan environmental measures.
- Health and social care facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, children's homes, etc.
The ability to link CHESTER Clime with dust sensors opens up new possibilities for air quality monitoring not only indoors but also in industrial zones or outdoor applications.
What about air quality in schools or offices, for example? Take a look at the CHESTER Clime IAQ
If you are interested in a more comprehensive air quality solution, we recommend you read our in-depth article on this topic: [You Can't Live Well Without Good Air Quality].
Interested in deploying CHESTER Clime in your project? Contact us to find out more about integration options
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IoT Solutions
CHESTER Gateway
Scenario
08
January
2025
In a modern world where efficiency and accuracy are emphasized, weighing systems can play a key role in many industries. Yet integrating them into digital solutions is often considered complex and costly. However, the misconception of complicated implementation can be easily disproved by the examples of CHESTER Scale.
Imagine a construction project where the weight of materials—for example, sand, cement, or gravel—needs to be constantly controlled. Traditional manual measurements are time-consuming and error-prone, while precise adherence to proportions is crucial to adhering to recipes (e.g., concrete).
With CHESTER Scale, you can easily monitor the weight of components on-site in real-time, for example, before they are poured into the mixer. Measurements can be transmitted directly to the digital system, for example, using LoRaWAN technology. Thus, the construction manager can have an immediate overview of material consumption, which simplifies planning and minimizes downtime and associated losses.
A device that monitors the bin's weight can be configured to send an alert when, for example, 70% of the volume is used. This allows additional material to be replenished in a timely manner, minimizing the risk of interrupting production continuity
Accurate weighing of feed and yield is essential in a farming environment. The CHESTER Scale can be used to monitor the weight of feedstocks, hay bales, or production during harvest.
The system can automatically alert farmers to declining feedstocks or deviations in yield weights that may indicate crop problems. With wireless connectivity, data can be shared with other systems to ensure the farmer is in control even when not on site.
CHESTER Scale can monitor the weight of beehives, milk storage tanks, and other farm parameters.
CHESTER Scale can be used in a logistics center to monitor the weight of goods when they are transferred between vehicles. Automatic weighing at each stop ensures compliance with maximum vehicle load capacity legislation.
The system can also be used to check goods on arrival at the warehouse. For example, when a pallet is delivered, its weight can be automatically compared with the expected weight according to the order, saving time and eliminating human error.
In an industrial environment, the CHESTER Scale can measure incoming raw materials on the production line. For example, the weight of individual batches of granulate or any other feedstock can be monitored before processing.
Thanks to its long battery life and robust design, the CHESTER Scale is also suitable for harsh environments such as production halls with high dust or vibration.
What do all these scenarios have in common? CHESTER Scale is a flexible, easy-to-integrate solution with robust IoT connectivity. Connecting up to 10 scales with different measuring ranges makes it the ideal tool for modern digital process transformation.
If you are looking for a reliable and cost-effective way to simplify weighing and transfer results to digital form, CHESTER Scale is the right solution.
Find out more about CHESTER Scale here.
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Construction
IoT Solutions
Scenario
06
January
2025
On a construction site, it is often crucial to track material movement, including preventing tampering, ensuring a stable private network, and monitoring environmental conditions. Each challenge can be approached in two ways, either with one-off tools or comprehensive solutions. For example, a conventional GPS tracker can track material movement, but it requires specialized software, a SIM card to operate, and regular charging. Tools for creating a private network or monitoring the environment also exist, but combining them can be complicated and expensive. While individual tools may be affordable, their combined use often loses financial advantage.
Let's look at how HARDWARIO's IoT products can help digitize your construction site.
Private network with EMBER
Our EMBER product is the ideal choice for creating a robust and secure private data network. Built on the MikroTik platform, it allows you to cover your construction site with a stable LoRaWAN signal and prepare it for other IoT applications.
Motion monitoring with STICKER
Once the construction site is covered by the signal from the EMBER device, you can use our compact STICKER sensor. It can monitor temperature, movement of people and material handling thanks to the integrated accelerometer. The STICKER is not waterproof, but placing it in an IP67 box (e.g. printed to mimic a brick) ensures protection and stealth. With three EMBER devices, even triangulation of material movement can be performed. Unlike GPS trackers, STICKER does not need a SIM card - it sends a packet when it moves, allowing easy tracking.
STICKER Motion for monitoring people
STICKER Motion is ideal for monitoring people's movement in confined areas of a building. It is equipped with a precision PIR detector that sends an alert to the dashboard when motion is detected so that the responsible person can react immediately. And no, there's no need for the foreman or construction manager to sit permanently at a computer. He or she can view the alert and all other data on a mobile phone.
Environmental monitoring and other options
The CHESTER platform makes it easy to connect various sensors. Do you need to monitor the moisture content of curing concrete? With precise wireless humidity and temperature sensors, you can do it easily. Our sensors are compact and elegant and, thanks to Bluetooth low-energy technology, rightly boast a long service life.
With HARDWARIO products, you can also monitor other key parameters on-site. We can accurately measure CO2 concentration, air temperature and humidity, wind direction and speed, or soil moisture. The weight of the bins or their filling can be monitored using precise digital scales or ultrasonic probes. You don't even have to worry about dangerous radon—we have also considered this harmful gas when designing our solutions.
The complete solution for your construction site
With HARDWARIO products, you don't have to rely on single-purpose solutions. Our technology allows you to build a fully equipped digital construction site. Your data is transmitted securely and integration into your systems is quick and easy.
Do you have answers to your questions? Don't hesitate to contact us - together we will create a solution tailored to your needs. And if you haven't found the answer, our application engineers are ready to propose a suitable solution.
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IoT Solutions
Manufacturing
Scenario
10
December
2024
HARDWARIO's IoT solution delivers detailed parameter measurements on production lines that enable the individual components of OEE - availability, performance, and quality - to be discerned. While basic OEE calculations can show how many products are being produced in a given time, our solution helps uncover the specific causes of low efficiency, whether they are issues with tact, quality, or other factors. This gives companies the accurate data they need to target improvements in their line performance.
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is a key indicator of production efficiency that measures how well a production facility is being used compared to its maximum potential. It focuses on identifying and eliminating losses in availability, performance, and quality. Availability monitors how often the equipment is available for production without downtime. Performance measures how fast the equipment produces compared to its maximum capacity. Quality assesses what proportion of products produced are free of defects.
Combining these three components produces an OEE, which is reported as a percentage. The ideal value is 100%, which means that the equipment is running at full capacity, with no downtime, at maximum speed, and no defective products.
A value of 85% or more means that production is achieving peak efficiency and is world-class. Values between 60% and 85% indicate average efficiency and significant room for improvement. Production is underperforming if efficiency is below 60% and requires significant interventions.
OEE helps to identify losses caused by, for example, downtime, where equipment is not working due to malfunction or poor planning. Low performance can be another issue where the device runs slower than it should. Losses can also occur due to poor-quality products that do not meet manufacturing standards.
HARDWARIO IoT solutions make it easy to monitor and optimize these factors. CHESTER Current can monitor machine tact. CHESTER Input can monitor scrap rates, which are connected to the OK and NOK counters. Other variables can be measured with CHESTER Clime. The ANDON system CHESTER Push allows reporting the current production status or calling for help or maintenance. The data collected enables better planning, predictive maintenance, and more efficient decision-making.
In the plastics industry, accurate measurement of the input material's temperature, humidity, and weight can prevent losses caused, for example, by condensed moisture during material transport. Data like this not only helps to reduce losses but also increases OEE values.
Want to achieve the highest possible OEE values in your production? Contact us with confidence - we'll help you find the ideal solution.
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Manufacturing
Smart Monitoring
Scenario
25
October
2024
Data from an existing PLC or industrial sensors must be obtained or connected to the monitoring machine. Very often, the tact of a production line or machine can be obtained using optical, capacitive, inductive, or ultrasonic sensors.
There is a robust and elegant solution called HARDWARIO GAUGER for these situations. The GAUGER meets the basic needs required by modern digital plant operations.
The product is compact and easy to install on a DIN rail. The dimensions of the GAUGER are only 80 × 90 × 33 mm (W × H × D). The device can be imprinted with your company's logo. Using our high-resolution UV printer, we can print your logo or other imprints on the front of the product.
On the GAUGER board, you will find an RJ-45 connector connecting a 10/100 T-Base Ethernet (LAN) network, a USB connector for service access, and a connector connecting an antenna and control buttons. The product's power supply range is 9-28 V. Power is connected via a push-in terminal block, providing a split power cabling feature for easier installation.
The primary function of the GAUGER is to monitor up to 4 digital PNP inputs. For example, industrial sensors or PLCs with PNP output logic can be connected to the galvanically isolated inputs (the connected outputs switch from the positive branch of the power supply). GAUGER can count the activation and deactivation of individual inputs. Each input can be individually set to digital filtering - precisely the minimum duration of the logic level to evaluate the activation or deactivation of an individual input. Activation and deactivation counters can be read for each input using the Modbus protocol (GAUGER acts as a Modbus server). The Modbus server can be connected via Ethernet or WiFi (supports 802.11b/g/n standards).
GAUGER provides a REST API interface that allows easy management and integration of devices into different systems. Using the REST API, you can quickly check the device's availability, retrieve and update its configuration, and upload new firmware versions. You can also reboot the device, restore factory settings, reset counters, and get the latest logs and metadata about the device.
Detailed technical specifications of the HARDWARIO GAUGER can be found on our website, where possible usage scenarios for the GAUGER product are also available.
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Building Management
Smart Monitoring
Scenario
17
October
2024
However, there are two sides to every coin; the other negative side is radon. Radon is a naturally occurring gas produced by the decay of uranium in the ground. Staying in an environment contaminated with radon is dangerous for the human body in the long term. Exposure to this gas, which cannot be seen or smelled, carries a risk of lung cancer, for example. And the ever-improving insulation carries the risk of 'sealing' radon inside buildings.
One of HARDWARIO's long-term goals is to improve the conditions for life on planet Earth. Therefore, it has joined forces with PIKETRONIC, which has given rise to the CHESTER Radon product.
The radon probe features a high-precision sensor based on a semiconductor photodetector. It is robust and easy to mount on a wall. The probe communicates with the CHESTER device via the RS-485 bus. This RS-485 bus feature helps to resolve the signal availability issue for the CHESTER connectivity (e.g., when installed in basements or caves), so CHESTER can be conveniently placed in a location with a strong LTE signal for communication. Thanks to the addressable bus system, up to 32 probes can be connected to a single device, monitoring large areas.
Data can be transferred to the cloud, and alarms can be set in the dashboard if higher radon values are measured. The building management can then react accordingly and, for example, start ventilation in the building.
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Company news
07
October
2024
An exhibition called Digital Factory 2.0 will be waiting for visitors in the hall. Digital Factory 2.0 will present the future of industrial production. From October 8 to 11, it will feature companies and institutions dedicated to transforming production processes with innovative technologies.
The Electrotechnical Association's stand will be part of the exhibition in Hall F, where solutions that are fundamentally changing the face of today's manufacturing and moving it towards greater flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability will be presented.
"HARDWARIO is a proud member of the Electrotechnical Association, and it is with them that we will be presenting our solutions, products, and services. We are happy to meet our partners and those interested in our products there," invites Pavel Hübner, CEO and founder of HARDWARIO, to the fair.
HARDWARIO will offer its traditional and field-proven solutions and services and several new products in its portfolio at the fair. For example, HARDWARIO GAUGER will be presented to interested parties. A product that is easy to install on a DIN rail and can read data from PLC machines and devices and transmit it via WiFi or Ethernet. Thanks to this, it is possible to have an overview of production and production line utilization and also, for example, to predict maintenance and thus prevent failures and losses.
The HARDWARIO STICKER, a compact sensor powered by two AA batteries that can sense, measure, and transmit data from many sensors, also has many applications. The STICKER has been successfully deployed, for example, in the healthcare sector. In healthcare facilities, it monitors the temperature in refrigerators where vaccines are stored.
Those interested can also see the HARDWARIO CHESTER products that have been proven in practice. These include, among others, CHESTER wM-Bus which is a wireless gateway designed to communicate with energy meters using the Wireless M-Bus protocol. The gateway receives signals from wM-Bus T1 and C1 meters at regular intervals, allowing it to aggregate received wM-Bus packets and transmit them over the NB-IoT/LTE-M network. In addition, CHESTER wM-Bus can detect faults such as gas leaks, backflows, or water leaks. The collected data is sent by CHESTER wM-Bus to the cloud, where the building manager can immediately use it for billing.
Using the HARDWARIO Manager app, the device can be easily configured directly from a mobile phone. Thus, costly manual meter readings can become a thing of the past.
In addition to its products, HARDWARIO will also offer its services, including custom electronics development, software development, and expert consultation.
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Company news
Construction
Industrial IoT
16
August
2024
HADRWARIO was the first company in the Czech Republic and one of the first companies in Europe to become the proud owner of the high-end Rolland MO-240 UV printer. This is the latest model that Rolland has launched on the market, and there can be no doubt about its quality.
The printer can print virtually any flat surface. In HARDWARIO it is mainly used for printing on plastic. In addition to boxes, the Rolland MO-240 can print on electronic boards or labels in addition to boxes. Printing is done in CMYK and the resulting print can be finished with a matt or gloss varnish. This ensures long color fastness and high durability. The printer can also layer the print, which is useful if the print surface is uneven. It is also possible to achieve a plasticity effect in the print.
The printer also prints in white, allowing a uniform product appearance. Together with varnishing, a uniform and high-quality appearance of the resulting print can be guaranteed.
"We bought the printer because we want and offer our customers custom branding of their products. We know that we can achieve top quality without compromises with a high-end UV printer," says Pavel Hübner, CEO and founder of HARDWARIO.
"We will help our customers develop a graphic design that exactly fits their ideas. The printing of various products requires the production of special products and we produce these ourselves in our HARDWARIO Studio," informs specialist Štěpán Danko.
We will help you finalize and print your products. Don't hesitate to contact our specialists.
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Environmental Monitoring
CHESTER Gateway
Scenario
24
July
2024
While the solution may seem simple—ventilate—significant savings in heating costs can be achieved when ventilation is based on air quality measurements.
The CHESTER Clime IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) device is an excellent solution for measuring and evaluating air quality. Thanks to the collaboration between HARDWARIO and EDIH, CHESTER Clime IAQ will be installed in several schools.
HARDWARIO is a leader in deploying IoT solutions in practical applications, aiming to create innovations that contribute to a better quality of life on Earth. European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) are one-stop shops that support companies and public sector organizations in responding to digital challenges and becoming more competitive. Schools can use the CHESTER Clime IAQ equipment as part of the 'Test Before Invest' initiative, which allows them to try the technology before committing to a purchase.
Test kits containing three CHESTER Clime IAQs will be placed in schools to measure temperature, humidity, CO₂ (carbon dioxide) concentration, and light levels. Depending on the CO₂ concentration, the device's LED changes color, signaling poor air quality and the need for ventilation. The device can also emit an acoustic alert when the air quality is unsatisfactory.
QR codes will be included on the test kits, linking to dashboards that display the classroom environment's current status and historical data. This allows students and teachers to view the real-time conditions in their classroom at any time.
The CHESTER Clime IAQ is suitable for use in public buildings, schools, homes, and anywhere indoor air quality needs to be monitored. The system also has excellent potential for future expansion. It can establish a local LoRaWAN network for a school, and with additional extensions, it can control remotely operated thermostatic valves. Flood sensors can also be added to monitor water leaks.
Monitoring water, gas, and electricity consumption is straightforward. Building managers can use the people-counting sensor to gain accurate insights into people's movements and occupancy levels. Additionally, fire detectors can be integrated into the system.
The installation process is quick and easy, without cabling or modifications to existing IT infrastructure. Sensor installation takes about five minutes. The CHESTER Clime IAQ is battery-powered and can operate for several years without maintenance.
If you're interested in monitoring air quality, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Industrial IoT
Scenario
11
July
2024
The original article can be found on LinkedIn
Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet solution. There are many factors to go through - the requirement for rechargeability, expected battery lifespan, demanded operating temperature span, size constraints, pulse current capability, etc.
Also, there are strict regulations about transportation for Lithium-based batteries (the document IATA Lithium Battery Guidance Document is an excellent place to start if you need to ship such batteries by air).
You have to decide how to get the chosen batteries to your customer. For example, will they be pre-installed in the devices, or are they supposed to be inserted by customers? If you don't ship the batteries with the devices, how is their availability at the particular destination?
Besides clarifying all these questions, you need to know the estimated power consumption of your to-be-born product. As you guessed, this can be a chicken-egg problem, and you have re-iterate your decision later in the design process. Your estimation might not have been necessarily wrong, but the application requirements have changed, and you are doomed to start over.
In HARDWARIO, we have made a lot of low-power designs, and we know there were not too many options for our configurable IoT gateway CHESTER. As the device often operates in outdoor conditions, only a few chemistry options can match the criteria for a wide operating temperature range. Welcome to lithium thionyl chloride (or LiSoCl2) - the primary lithium cell with a nominal voltage of 3.6 volts.
This LiSoCl2 chemistry has several key characteristics - apart from its operating temperature range from -60 to +85 centigrades, it provides the highest energy density of all lithium batteries. Also, it is very well known for its ultra-low self-discharge rate (i.e., how much capacity will it lose on a shelf in time).
On the other hand, you have to cope with some challenging aspects of the LiSoCl2 batteries. One is the relatively high internal resistance. While several ohms might not be an issue for many devices, it certainly will for those featuring cellular IoT connectivity. In CHESTER, we use nRF9160 from Nordic Semiconductor (support both NB-IoT and LTE-M). Despite its leading power consumption parameters, you still have to provide at least 500 mA current capability.
If you start draining any current, the battery voltage will drop in the proportion of current and its internal resistance. As a hardware designer, you have to provide a minimum operating voltage to your circuits to ensure the device's proper functionality. Voltage drop during NB-IoT or LTE-M transmission might be big enough to cause a microcontroller to reset. Or it will get your cellular connectivity module unregistered from the carrier's network.
In CHESTER, we deal with it using supercapacitors. While the primary cell battery provides bulk energy reserve, the supercapacitors cover the demand for immediate high-current peaks. You cannot simply connect them in parallel as their typical cell voltage cannot go over 2.7 volts, though you can use special supercapacitor chargers. We selected Analog Devices' LTC4425. This chip can balance the voltage across the supercapacitors connected in series and limit the current from the battery. We source supercapacitors with a capacity of 5 farads from AVX, part number SCCS20B505PRBLE. This part features a typical leakage current of 15 microamps - a critical parameter to consider when choosing supercapacitors for your design.
Another LiSoCl2 chemistry challenge is its flat discharge curve. It will keep its voltage at approximately the same level for about 90 % of its lifetime (sure, it depends on how you discharge it, but we speak about low-power devices). While that sounds good as it provides surface area (read energy) under the voltage/current curve, it is ultimately difficult to give a reasonable estimation of the remaining power in the battery. I have even observed a temporary voltage increase before the sharp voltage fall at its end-of-life cycle. The battery voltage also varies with temperature. So measuring LiSoCl2 voltage on its own to deduct any conclusion is simply pointless.
However, one way to go around this is to track its internal resistance. You can do it by measuring battery voltage "under the rest" and "under the load," and by a known load current, you can apply simple Ohm's law formula:
R(batt) = | V(rest) - V(load) | / I(load)
You can observe resistance growth over time in your device and provide an alert to your product's users at least a few days before the battery dies when its internal resistance trips over a certain threshold. Or you can make your algorithm more sophisticated and track the speed of resistance change in time. Finally, suppose you want to go even more accurately. In that case, you can monitor battery voltage, current, and temperature in time and apply some sophisticated technical analysis / neural network models to get better state estimation. I have not implemented those, but some companies focus solely on such algorithms, e.g., BatteryCheck.
The second method is to monitor the total energy consumed by the device continuously. Such a method is called coulomb counting, and there are specialized integrated circuits (referred to as fuel gauge ICs) that can help you with such tracking. However, you must configure them properly and provide a battery model (parameters) to get any meaningful figures.
Last but not least, sometimes, a single battery cell will not do the job, and you have to use multiple batteries in your project. In HARDWARIO, customers often demand years of operation in the field and provide guarantees for the worst possible signal conditions. Therefore, installing multiple battery cells during deployments is usually more economical than sending technicians to replace them sooner than later.
How do you solve it? It might be tempting to connect multiple lithium in series to get a higher voltage and use step-down converters to reach all the energy potential. But, please, don't do that - NEVER. Before installation, you don't know the battery conditions, and the cells are always slightly imbalanced. Then, one of the cells will start being charged, and this is a forbidden zone for the LiSoCl2 chemistry for safety reasons!
What is the solution? Connect them parallel via a Schottky diode with a very low reverse current. Manufacturers like Saft do not permit more than a few microamps of reverse current to the battery, so the diode selection is critical. However, with this approach, you don't need to worry about the battery cell state at the time of installation for safety reasons.
To make life easier for our customers and partners, we have designed a carrier board CHESTER-B1 with up to 6x D-cell sized or 8x C-cell sized battery holders. This array of battery holders can carry Saft LS 33600 (total capacity of 102 Ah) or Saft LS 26500 (total capacity of 47 Ah). Furthermore, the carrier board is inside a rugged IP-67 waterproof enclosure and ready to serve the IoT projects in the field in the years to come.
I hope this gave you some valuable tips and insights about your battery-powered IoT project. I will be happy to hear your thoughts and experience.
Blog
CHESTER Gateway
Industrial IoT
24
June
2024
The HARDWARIO studio is located directly at the company's headquarters. It is equipped with top-notch soldering stations, quality hand tools, a CNC milling machine, a climate chamber, and a UV printer.
The UV printer ensures high-resolution color printing on custom boxes for individual customers, with the resulting print having long-lasting durability. The CNC milling machine allows each box to be customized for a specific application.
Additionally, we can conduct stress tests of the devices in the climate chamber, where both temperature and humidity can be regulated over a wide range. Thorough testing ensures that HARDWARIO products can operate without issues, even in challenging climatic conditions.
HARDWARIO also pays great attention to product packaging. The company uses custom-made packaging that is fully recyclable, contributing to reducing environmental impact.
A more detailed description of our custom engineering can be found on our website.
Use Case
CHESTER Gateway
Smart Agriculture
IoT Solutions
15
April
2025
HARDWARIO is at the forefront of digital innovation, dedicated to improving life on Earth through advanced IoT technologies. Its CHESTER platform, known for its modular design, is built to deliver reliable performance in the harshest environments, ensuring that industries across the globe can count on consistent, actionable data.
GrainLink, on the other hand, is focused on solving one of the biggest challenges in agriculture: protecting stored crops. By providing real-time monitoring of silo conditions, GrainLink helps farmers and storage operators safeguard their harvests by tracking critical metrics like temperature, humidity, and grain levels—no matter where they are. This combination of monitoring, efficiency, and loss prevention is changing the way crops are stored and managed.
GrainLink and HARDWARIO joined forces to tackle one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: keeping stored grain safe. Using IoT technology, they bring visibility and control to silo environments—anytime, anywhere.
CHESTER units monitor temperature, humidity, and grain level in real time. With automated ventilation and low-power connectivity, the system reduces spoilage risks while running for years on batteries—even in extreme conditions.
Storing grain in silos is fraught with risk. Without precise control over environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, crops can deteriorate rapidly due to mold and moisture. According to GrainLink, there have been instances where entire silos had to be emptied and discarded because of crop degradation. Such losses can have a devastating financial impact.
To tackle these challenges, GrainLink turned to HARDWARIO’s CHESTER platform. Each CHESTER unit integrates seamlessly with 1-Wire sensors that continuously monitor temperature, humidity, and grain volume. This real-time data not only offers immediate insights into silo conditions but also automates key processes like ventilation control to ensure the environment remains optimal for crop preservation.
This comprehensive system enables farmers and storage operators to have full visibility and control over silo conditions, reducing risks and preventing losses before they happen. By embracing IoT-powered solutions, GrainLink is providing a smarter, more efficient way to manage grain storage.
Amir Fuhrmann, CTO of Axilera, shared his perspective on CHESTER’s field performance:
“CHESTER has proven itself in Canada’s most extreme conditions. Whether it’s -40°C or +40°C, exposed to scorching heat or blanketed in ice, the device continues to operate without fail.”
Such reliability is critical in agricultural environments, where crops are stored for long periods. Any failure could result in catastrophic losses, making CHESTER’s resilience a game-changer for the industry.
Together, HARDWARIO and GrainLink are setting a new standard in grain storage management. Through IoT-driven automation and monitoring, farmers and operators now have a way to manage and protect their harvests efficiently and confidently, without the constant need for manual checks.
In the video below, hear from HARDWARIO CEO Pavel Hübner and GrainLink CTO Amir Fuhrmann as they share the journey of bringing IoT solutions from Central Europe to North America—and how this reliable technology is securing harvests around the world.
Watch the full interview to learn more about how IoT is changing grain storage and ensuring harvests are protected regardless of the climate.
Use Case
Environmental Monitoring
Smart Agriculture
Smart Monitoring
20
March
2025
HARDWARIO is committed to the sustainable improvement of the Earth's living conditions through digitalization and IoT technologies. Its modular CHESTER platform is designed to operate in harsh climatic conditions almost anywhere in the world.
SCHAUMANN ČR s.r.o. has been collecting and analyzing data in cattle farms for more than ten years. One of the key challenges faced by farms is heat stress in livestock, especially in the summer period. Accurate monitoring of temperature and humidity in stables is essential for early response and minimizing the impact on animal health and production.
Key requirements
✅ Reliable monitoring of temperature and humidity in stables
✅ Automatic assessment of heat stress
✅ Real-time alerting of crisis situations
✅ Integration with the existing MOOML livestock management system
Solution
SCHAUMANN CR approached HARDWARIO 6 years ago with a requirement for effective monitoring of the stable environment. This collaboration resulted in the deployment of CHESTER IoT sensors that monitor temperature and humidity values in real-time.
How it works
➡️ CHESTER sensors continuously collect temperature and humidity data in the stables.
➡️ The data is connected directly to the MOOML system via an API.
➡️ Expert advisors, farmers, and management have an up-to-date overview via an online platform.
➡️ In the event of impending heat stress, the system automatically sends alerts to pre-configured email addresses.
➡️ Daily summaries with heat stress analysis go out automatically according to individual user settings.
Result
✅ Immediate response to impending heat stress
✅ Reduced health risks associated with heat stress
✅ Optimised production thanks to a stable stable environment
✅ Automated reports enable management to effectively manage the breeding operation
SCHAUMANN CR has long been committed to innovation and the introduction of modern technologies in livestock nutrition and breeding. The MOOML system is constantly evolving and, thanks to the cooperation with HARDWARIO, will in the future work with the newer generation of CHESTER sensors, which will offer even higher accuracy and wider analysis possibilities.
Key benefits of the HARDWARIO CHESTER solution for SCHAUMANN CZ
💡 Accurate real-time temperature and humidity measurement
💡 Fast response to imminent thermal stress
💡 Easy integration with existing MOOML system
Fully automated collection, evaluation, and notification
👉 By connecting CHESTER IoT sensors to the MOOML system, SCHAUMANN CR has a complete overview of the stable environment and can react immediately to crisis situations. This not only ensures better conditions for the animals but also optimizes costs and increases the efficiency of the breeding operation.
Use Case
Manufacturing
CHESTER Gateway
Scenario
14
February
2025
A major European manufacturer of packaging solutions faced the challenge of streamlining communication in the workplace and better-managing work tasks among employees. The solution was deploying the ANDON system CHESTER Push, which was used for the first time with two-way communication and brought new possibilities for coordination and clarity.
Thanks to our solution, the manufacturing company has gained more efficient production and optimized production processes.
CHESTER Push was installed at each workstation with three buttons for quick reporting:
- Bring material
- Take production away
- I need help
The buttons allowed employees to easily communicate their needs. Each push of a button automatically triggers an action:
Visualize the need
When the button is pressed, the LED light on the device turns red, and a new task (task) with the specific job and requirement is displayed in the app.
Accepting the task
The relevant employee accepts the task in the web app or on mobile. The button's LED light turns green to indicate that help is on its way.
Task completion
When the task is completed, the task is un-clicked in the app, and the LED on the CHESTER Push turns off.
Installation
The installation of the CHESTER Andon system was simple. The CHESTER device was attached to the workstation using the DUAL lock, the power was plugged into the wall outlet, and the entire system was up and running. Unfortunately, the installation had some "baby" problems, but everything was quickly fixed with a firmware update.
The deployment of CHESTER Push has brought significant improvements in organization and clarity:
Improved communication
Managers have an immediate overview of the needs of each department.
Reduced delays
Quick acceptance and resolution of tasks have reduced downtime in production.
Increased visibility
The dashboard provides detailed statistics, such as:
How many times which button was pressed in a specific time period.
Identifying the workstations with the most frequent requests.
An overview of how many production cycles were completed per day.
The deployment of CHESTER Push with two-way communication has enabled the packaging manufacturer to significantly increase efficiency and visibility in in-house logistics. This innovative approach has led to increased active time for forklift drivers, reduced production line downtime, and more efficient request handling. In addition, it provides valuable analytical tools for long-term operational improvements.
"Deploying CHESTER Push has enabled us to respond quickly to the needs of individual sites, eliminate unnecessary downtime, and streamline the entire logistics process. It was a step in the right direction towards a more modern and transparent operation," says Bohumil Čapek, project manager of the implementation.
Use Case
Smart Agriculture
Smart Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring
20
January
2025
HARDWARIO is committed to the sustainable improvement of the Earth's living conditions through digitalization and IoT technologies. Its modular CHESTER platform is designed to operate in harsh climatic conditions almost anywhere in the world.
IFRAMIX is a Czech company and a member of the leading French group CCPA, which provides consulting services for livestock farmers and compound feed manufacturers. Its success is based on long-term research and continuous development of new natural products that reduce the amount of drugs used and maintain excellent animal health. One of its current themes is preventing animal stress caused, for example, by inappropriate temperature and humidity in livestock housing. Particularly in summer, farmers can suffer large economic losses as a result. IFRAMIX, therefore, also offers data services for farmers as an extension.
We want to enable farmers to measure the conditions in which their animals live. Stress on animals caused by unsuitable conditions in the barn can negatively affect not only their health but also the farm's economy.
The device needs to be wireless and have a long battery life so that farmers can move it around as needed.
Communication must be universal and work in areas without standard LTE network coverage.
The device must be integrated into the internal CCPA system regardless of its type and communication route.
The CHESTER platform uses the new Teltonika wireless tags that communicate with the CHESTER gateway over distances of up to several tens of meters via Bluetooth Low Energy. Aggregated data is transmitted via LPWAN technology NB-IoT or LTE-M to the HARDWARIO Cloud service. From there, it is transmitted to the Ubidots IoT application platform, adapted to the IFRAMIX graphical identity.
The advantage of this solution is its immediate, non-invasive deployability, which is due to the long lifetime of the device, which can operate for several years on battery power.
HARDWARIO CHESTER collects data from Teltonika sensors, which provide accurate information on ambient temperature and humidity. The monitoring results are displayed in clear graphs, allowing farmers to react quickly to problems. The data can be viewed via a web interface or smartphone app.
Aggregated sensor data, processed by the CHESTER gateway, is transmitted via LPWAN NB-IoT or LTE-M technology to the HARDWARIO Cloud service and then to the Ubidots IoT application platform, which corresponds to the IFRAMIX graphical identity.
The platform can easily be extended with additional sensors to measure other values important for optimal livestock welfare. HARDWARIO and IFRAMIX are in intensive discussions on other possible scenarios and their implementation.
Press Release
Company news
24
February
2025
HARDWARIO a.s. (PX:HWIO.PR) announces the following news.
HARDWARIO continues to grow and expand. To improve key processes in production, logistics, and technical support, the company has strengthened its team with additional experienced colleagues. At the same time, we are expanding our production facilities to respond effectively to the increasing volume of orders and continued cooperation with customers such as SENZOMATIC, AXILERA, KSB, and others. In the coming weeks, we will open a new production area of approximately 400 m² in Liberec.
HARDWARIO is systematically strengthening its team in key areas. The new colleagues are already contributing to increasing the efficiency of logistics, optimizing production in the HARDWARIO Studio, and strengthening technical support for our customers and partners. The aim is not only to improve internal processes but also to provide even better customer service.
"I am delighted that we have welcomed an experienced product manager to the team, as well as a developer with a deep knowledge of the technologies on which we build our products. I am sure they will be a great asset to HARDWARIO," said HARDWARIO CEO and co-founder Pavel Hübner.
The pilot phase of the contract for the German company KSB was successfully completed in the past period. This contract has been followed up, and the development of a second generation of equipment is currently underway. This equipment is being further improved and optimized with a view to wider deployment. This customer's confidence confirms HARDWARIO's expertise in industrial IoT technologies and opens up new opportunities for further cooperation with partners, including SENZOMATIC, AXILERA, and others.
In response to the growing volume of orders, the production facilities have been expanded, allowing greater flexibility and capacity for future projects.
Based on current growth, completed projects, and expanded cooperation with partners, HARDWARIO expects revenues of CZK 60 million in 2025. This growth target, representing an increase of almost 50% compared to the previous period, reflects the growing demand for our innovative solutions in the Internet of Things (IoT). It also confirms the correctness of the strategic direction of expansion in foreign markets.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focused on IoT, or the Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. Since 2022, the company has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, START market (symbol HWIO.PR).
For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Name: Pavel Hübner
Role: Chair of the Board
E-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
Smart Agriculture
02
December
2024
HARDWARIO's goal is to continuously improve the conditions of life on Earth through digitalization and technology. The CHESTER modular platform is designed to operate in harsh climatic conditions almost anywhere.
IFRAMIX is a Czech company and a member of the leading French group CCPA. It offers a consultancy service for livestock farmers and compound feed manufacturers. Its success is mainly based on long-term research. It is constantly developing new natural products that reduce the amount of drugs used and maintain excellent animal health. One of its current topics is the prevention of animal stress caused by inadequate temperature and humidity in livestock housing. Particularly in summer, farmers can suffer great economic losses because of this.
HARDWARIO CHESTER collects data from Teltonika sensors, providing precise readings on ambient temperature and humidity. The monitoring results are displayed in clear graphs that allow the farmer to easily obtain the basis for an appropriate response to any situation.
"This project is further proof that digital technology can make a major contribution to animal welfare while supporting the economic efficiency of livestock farming. We are proud to be able to work together with HARDWARIO to deliver innovative solutions that improve farmed animals' conditions and contribute to more efficient and modern farming processes," says IFRAMIX Sales and Technical Director Pavel Hladký.
"The aim of the project is to improve the conditions of livestock and minimize the negative impact of an unsuitable environment on their health, as well as on the economics of breeding and economic performance. For HARDWARIO, the project means, among other things, that we have succeeded in introducing digitalization to another sector. We value the cooperation with IFRAMIX immensely and want to expand it further," adds HARDWARIO CEO and co-founder Pavel Hübner.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focused on IoT, or the Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. Since 2022, the company has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, START market (symbol HWIO.PR).
For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Name: Pavel Hübner
Function: Chairman of the Board of Directors
E-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
18
November
2024
HARDWARIO a.s. (PX:HWIO.PR) announces the following news.
HARDWARIO successfully participated in the prestigious Volkswagen Company of the Year 2024 competition, winning in the Liberec region and becoming a finalist in the national round. The victory brought HARDWARIO significant media coverage and a number of new contacts.
HARDWARIO completed the contract with GrainLink and delivered all contracted CHESTER GrainLink systems. The success of the cooperation is demonstrated by GrainLink's announcement of an order for 500 more systems, which is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2025.
With CHESTER GrainLink, key grain storage parameters can be monitored in real-time. Using temperature and humidity sensors installed across the silo, the total volume of stored grain can be accurately determined. All the data collected is sent to the HARDWARIO Cloud middleware service and then analyzed and visualized in the GrainLink web app, where farmers get an overview of the exact state of their stocks. CHESTER GrainLink thus provides a sophisticated solution for monitoring and managing stored grain.
CHESTER GrainLink is designed for efficient installation and, thanks to LTE-M technology via mobile operator networks, communicates reliably even to remote locations. The product operates over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C and can be powered from various sources, including solar panels that recharge the backup batteries for continuous operation.
In several renowned hospitals the HARDWARIO has been used in a number of hospitals thanks to a collaboration with partner O.K. SERVIS BioPro, the miniature HARDWARIO STICKER sensor has been put into practice. An advanced product that is powered by two AA batteries. In the Prague Central Military Hospital, in the clinics of the Canadian Medical network in the Czech Republic, and Agel medical facilities in Slovakia, STICKER monitors refrigeration facilities where, for example, vaccines are stored.
HARDWARIO has the long-term goal of improving the conditions for life on Earth. Radon, a radioactive gas, is a major hazard in buildings. HARDWARIO has established a cooperation with the Czech company PIKETRONIC, which is the supplier of the probe. The probe has a precision sensor based on a semiconductor photodetector, and the cooperation has given rise to the product CHESTER Radon. Thanks to the bus used, up to 32 probes can be connected to a single CHESTER, which allows monitoring of large area.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focused on IoT, or the Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. Since 2022, the company has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, START market (symbol HWIO.PR).
Name: Pavel Hübner
Function: Chair of the Board
E-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
Energy
30
October
2024
ENEROOO is a brand new company that is coming to the Czech market. It will focus on innovative smart energy solutions for prefabricated or apartment buildings. The company aims to create modern energy management systems that enable significant savings and efficient energy management through IoT technologies. ENEROOO will bring revolutionary solutions to the community energy segment.
ENEROOO is being developed in cooperation with several important partners: the company HARDWARIO a.s., a leader in the IoT market and winner of the regional round of the prestigious Volkswagen Company of the Year 2024 competition, will provide the complete hardware and control system, and Evolwings s.r.o. will take care of cloud services and data visualization. Last but not least, the co-founding company Voltamyt s.r.o. will not only provide reference installation of technical equipment but also actively build and train a network of installation partners.
"We see great potential in the energy sector, as the Czech market lacks comprehensive energy-saving solutions in the residential and prefabricated buildings segment. We believe that our smart solutions, which will combine solar technologies with advanced IoT systems, will offer users not only savings but also greater control over their overall energy consumption. Community energy is not yet fully developed in the Czech Republic, which is what we want to change. The time has come for big changes in this segment," said Pavel Hübner, CEO and co-founder of HARDWARIO.
ENEROOO plans to introduce several innovative technologies for residential buildings.
Examples of applications:
ENEROOO sees great potential in the market. Community energy is a growing trend worldwide, but in the Czech Republic, it is just beginning. Due to the scalability of its technology and the growing interest in community energy, ENEROOO expects to achieve revenues in the lower tens of millions of crowns as early as 2025-2026.
ENEROOO's solution will not only reduce energy dependency but also promote sustainable development and efficient energy management, which are key to the future of community energy.
"With Evolwings' years of experience and know-how, ENEROOO can offer cutting-edge cloud services and intuitive data visualization, allowing users to have even more control over their energy systems," said Pavel Salva, co-founder of Evolwings.
The first trial installation of the smart systems will take place as early as the end of November 2024. Modbus sub-meters and wireless LoRaWAN gateways will be installed in prefabricated houses to control and monitor energy flows in real-time.
ENEROOO will actively build a network of installation partners and integrators involved in installing smart energy solutions. The company believes that smart energy solutions will improve the user experience and contribute to more sustainable and efficient energy management.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focused on IoT, or the Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. Since 2022, the company has been listed on the Prague Stock Exchange, START market (symbol HWIO.PR).
For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Name: Pavel Hübner
Function: Chairman of the Board of Directors
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
23
May
2024
May 23, 2024 - HARDWARIO (HWIO.PR) announces the following news
HARDWARIO announces the completion of a project to develop a new generation of security systems for Jablotron - one of the leading suppliers of security and automation systems. The resulting prototype and related development documentation have been handed over to Jablotron's internal team.
The project, which included the development and integration of advanced technology solutions, was implemented according to plan and within the set timeframe. Thanks to the contract, HARDWARIO gained revenues of approximately CZK 15 million. This stage was synergistic for the company not only from an economic point of view, but also from a technological point of view. Linking teams from related fields brought both companies a new perspective on modern technologies and trends.
HARDWARIO is also pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SENZOMATIC, a specialist in smart sensors for wooden buildings. The cooperation focuses on the custom development of advanced sensors and also includes taking over the complete production of these devices. As part of the partnership, HARDWARIO will provide its expertise in the development and integration of smart sensors that are key to the infrastructure of modern timber buildings.
By taking over the complete production of smart sensors, HARDWARIO will optimize production processes, increase efficiency and ensure the highest product quality. With this step, the company is committed to supplying equipment that meets the demanding requirements for the long-term operation of the deployed systems. HARDWARIO expects revenues in the sub-millions of crowns from the cooperation for custom development. The production of the equipment in the following period 2025-2026 will bring revenues in the higher million kroner range.
HARDWARIO announces the appointment of Arthur Braunstein, an experienced business development executive from Boston, to the role of Advisory Partner. Arthur brings over 30 years of business experience in the telecommunications, industrial electronics and cybersecurity industries to our company.
Arthur has extensive experience in defining go-to-market strategies. Thanks to his visionary approach, his acquisitions throughout his career have positively reflected in the growth of successful businesses.
In addition to supporting go-to-market strategies in the U.S., Arthur will also focus on seeking new strategic partnerships in North America. This role will be key to expanding our presence in that market and deepening our business activities there.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
E-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
Phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
19
February
2024
February 19, 2024 - HARDWARIO (HWIO.PR) recently launched another innovative product - CHESTER GrainLink. The product serves the agricultural sector and uses the experience gained in developing solutions not only for the industry.
HARDWARIO sees enormous potential in digitalizing and expanding the Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture and will continue to develop this area. Based on the successful product deployment in the US and Canada, HARDWARIO expects sales in the thousands. The first significant confirmed order of 500 units of CHESTER GrainLink will bring higher sales of millions of crowns to HARDWARIO. The highest sales will be achieved in the second quarter of this year, with the product having growth potential from an economic perspective.
The product was developed in close cooperation with Axilera's American partner, which supplies the entire system for its customer under the GrainLink brand. The Canadian customer was looking for an efficient solution to control and optimize grain storage in silos. The cooperation with the Axilera partner is a great example of HARDWARIO's B2B2B partnership model, where both parties have brought the solution to a successful deployment through their perseverance.
With CHESTER GrainLink, key storage parameters can be monitored in real-time. Using temperature and humidity sensors installed across the silo, the total volume of grain stored can be accurately determined. All the data collected is sent to the HARDWARIO Cloud middleware service and then analyzed and visualized in the GrainLink web app, where farmers get an overview of the exact state of their stocks. CHESTER GrainLink thus provides a sophisticated solution for monitoring and managing stored grain.
CHESTER GrainLink is designed to be installed efficiently and, thanks to LTE-M technology via mobile operator networks, to communicate reliably even to remote locations. The product operates over a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C and can be powered from various sources, including solar panels that recharge the backup batteries for continuous operation.
HARDWARIO already offers CHESTER GrainLink to other potential customers in Brazil, Europe, and Australia. Discussions are ongoing with potential partners in these regions who can provide local sales and technical support to their customers. The solution can be further customized and extended - for example, it can be used for water level measurement on farms.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a purely Czech technology company focusing on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity, and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.com.
Pavle Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
23
October
2023
October 23, 2023 - HARDWARIO (HWIO.PR), a pioneer in industrial IoT solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website. It has been designed to communicate an overview of HARDWARIO's solutions to visitors in a clear way, while offering deeper insights into the product portfolio.
At the heart of this activity is the expansion of the CHESTER hardware IoT platform product line, designed to easily connect industry with smart technologies. The new product line promises to revolutionize business operations, streamlining processes and opening the way to smarter practices.
Following the success of the CHESTER platform, HARDWARIO has recently expanded its product line with the introduction of the CHESTER-U1 integrator module. This smaller version, specifically designed for OEM integrators, features compact dimensions of just 38.1 x 38.1 mm.
The new variant maintains full hardware and software ecosystem compatibility with the existing CHESTER range.
But it's not just the compactness of the solution that attracts attention. The pricing structure of the CHESTER-U1, especially for volume orders, offers integrators unbeatable price advantages. By lowering the entry costs for these cutting-edge technologies, HARDWARIO wants to increase the deployment of the CHESTER platform in various sectors and thus strengthen its market position.
In addition to its product innovations, HARDWARIO is pleased to share the successful deployment of its IoT solution for monitoring production machines and workstations at KYOCERA AVX's premises in Lanškroun. This collaboration is a testament to the practical applications and real benefits of HARDWARIO's IoT solution.
The seamless integration of their products into KYOCERA AVX operations demonstrates not only the flexibility of HARDWARIO solutions, but also their transformational impact on industrial production lines.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a Czech technology company focused on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management.
More detailed information can be found at www.hardwario.com.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
10
August
2023
Prague, 10 August 2023
From 1 September 2023, the shares will be traded on the START market on a continuous basis, with no minimum number of shares.
All issues from the START market will be transferred to the continuous trading regime from 1 September 2023, i.e. they will be traded in the same way as equity issues from the other Prague Stock Exchange markets (PRIME, STANDARD and FREE).
At the same time, from 1 September 2023, all START market issues will see a change in minimum order size. Currently, each issuer has set its individual lot, i.e. minimum order size. With the transition to continuous trading, the minimum order size will change to 1 lot for all issuers on the START market.
"It's a move we have been debating for a long time. In the end, we were swayed by the demand from traders and exchange members who prefer continuous trading, especially in terms of clarity for clients. We therefore expect from continuous trading in particular higher transparency and clarity for investors", says Petr Koblic, CEO of the Prague Stock Exchange.
A detailed description of continuous trading is provided in the Exchange Rules - Part III. Separate Auctions and Continuous Trading, in particular Articles 5.2.1, 6.2, 7.3 and 7.4.
The Prague Stock Exchange (BCPP) is the largest and oldest securities market operator in the Czech Republic. Together with its subsidiaries, it forms the PX Group, the most important company of which, besides the Exchange, is the Central Securities Depository, a.s. (CDCP). POWER EXCHANGE CENTRAL EUROPE, a.s. (PXE), one third owned by the Prague Stock Exchange, also cooperates closely with the PX Group. The Prague Stock Exchange is a 99.54% subsidiary of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
Marie Mühlhoferová
External Communication Department
phone: +420 221 832 825
e-mail: muhlhoferova@pse.cz
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
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Company news
09
May
2023
Together with the non-profit company Partnership they want to offer further IoT innovations in the field of geolocation and smart maps
9 May 2023 – MAPOTIC is a successful Czech startup that focuses on map applications, visualizations of dynamic geolocation data and dynamic data over maps. One of its new activities is data analytics and map visualization of data from people or bicycle passage counts. Last year, MAPOTIC successfully tested a concept in a project with the High Tatras Tourism Association and is now ready to offer this sought-after service both here and worldwide. For the Czech and Slovak markets, he has entered into a strategic cooperation with Partnerství o.p.s., a company that has been dealing with counting systems for a long time and is a leader in this field in the Czech Republic. The supplier of census hardware and IoT connectivity is the company HARDWARIO, which provides its partners with a comprehensive solution of hardware, services and professional support to facilitate the adoption of IoT.
"Our world is maps and especially data aggregation and visualization over map documents. With the advent of modern IoT devices, we have the opportunity to fundamentally accelerate the deployment of counters in places where mains power is not possible and where it is difficult to communicate using standard GSM technologies. Partnership supplies us with the necessary know-how, which is the basis for the correct deployment of the counters and the evaluation of the measured data. We decided to entrust the supply of innovative IoT battery meters and data transmission to a renowned player in this field, the Liberec company HARDWARIO. We now have in our hands a unique solution based on the CHESTER IoT gateway, which is easy to deploy and operate. And thanks to this, we can focus on data processing, analysis and visualization that will help organizations that want information about the movement of people and other means of transport in different locations, whether it is cities or remote locations," says Ivoš Gajdorus, CEO of the company.
"Over the course of our existence, we have installed hundreds of pedestrian and bicycle counters to help monitor sustainable tourism in protected areas and destinations or sustainable transport in cities, providing valuable data to municipalities for planning the capacity of cycle and pedestrian routes. The cooperation with MAPOTIC and HARDWARIO will bring us new opportunities for expanding these services and we are looking forward to it," adds Luboš Kala, Director of Partnership, o.p.s.
"Our cooperation with the MAPOTIC team started with a pilot project in the High Tatras. In difficult conditions, we have jointly verified that our solution is more than competitive and will enable a significant expansion of census technology in our country and worldwide. Our long-standing partnership will benefit all three companies, and especially cities and municipalities, which will finally be able to make decisions about transport and tourism development over data," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
Mapotic is a Czech company that operates a platform that enables the creation of maps and map applications. It originally started with a portal to create community maps and now focuses mainly on geolocation data aggregation and easy-to-understand end-user visualization, with a focus on aggregating and visualizing dynamic data over maps.For more information, please visit www.mapotic.com.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
The Partnership is a non-profit company dedicated to the development of environmentally friendly forms of tourism and traffic calming. It monitors cyclists and pedestrians using automatic counters, providing data important for planning the capacity of cycle and pedestrian routes. For more information, visit www.partnerstvi-ops.cz.
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Company news
26
April
2023
April 26, 2023 - Supplement to the press release of April 22, 2023. Statements by Pavel Hübner, new CEO of HARDWARIO, Alan Fabik, outgoing CEO and Dalibor Dědek, owner of Jablotron Group.
Statement of P. Hübner, new CEO of HARDWARIO
Statement by A. Fabik, outgoing CEO of HARDWARIO
Statement of D. Dědek, owner of Jablotron Group
Conclusion
Although the entire transaction is closely linked to the strategic cooperation with Jablotron, the company is not changing its market position and direction. HARDWARIO remains listed and appreciates all the investors who supported the company during its listing and hereby confirms that it will continue to fulfil its obligations.
The stated strategy in the share subscription remains the same. HARDWARIO's long-term goal is to be a leader in digitalization, connecting physical objects to the Internet and related cloud services.
HARDWARIO will strengthen its sales and development team, not only thanks to the strategic partnership with Jablotron. The company's order volume is growing and the company continues on its set trajectory in the development and production of hardware for the digitalisation of industry. The company is actively working with and will continue to work with a number of business partners to whom it is delivering on its commitments, and the partner network will continue to grow.
The presentation and confirmation of the 2022 financial results will take place at the Spring START Day, which will be held on 15 and 16 May 2023. Further information will soon be available on the HARDWARIO and Exchange websites.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Full text of the press release of 22 April 2023
22 April 2023 – HARDWARIO continues to enter into strategic partnerships in IoT solutions delivery and hardware development. Jablotron becomes a new major customer of IoT innovator HARDWARIO. HARDWARIO will develop the area of security technology with this major Czech company.
In connection with this unique opportunity, the position of CEO is changing and will now be held by co-founder and former CTO Pavel Hübner. This change also includes the concentration of the majority shareholding, with Pavel Hübner becoming the main shareholder, buying out the shares of co-founders Alan Fabik, Tomáš Morava and Lukáš Fabik with his own funds raised by a loan.
"HARDWARIO's objectives set out in the context of our listing remain unchanged. We want to continue to consolidate our position as an innovation leader in the IoT and work on high added value solutions," adds Pavel Hübner, co-founder of HARDWARIO and new CEO of the company.
HARDWARIO continues to take advantage of new business opportunities arising from the growing attractiveness of the IoT industry. Other newly agreed strategic collaborations in the field of development and delivery of IoT solutions include projects with DCT Czech and VANEMA. Both are prospective contracts in the range of hundreds of devices per year. For DCT Czech, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of washing solutions for the electrical industry, whose customers include Continental, Honeywell and Philips, HARDWARIO will develop special communication modules for their washing machines. For VANEMA, this will be a device for collecting data on heat and water consumption in residential buildings.
The share buy-back was not financed from the proceeds of the share issue.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a Czech technology company focused on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
22
April
2023
22 April 2023 – HARDWARIO continues to enter into strategic partnerships in IoT solutions delivery and hardware development. Jablotron becomes a new major customer of IoT innovator HARDWARIO. HARDWARIO will develop the area of security technology with this major Czech company.
In connection with this unique opportunity, the position of CEO is changing and will now be held by co-founder and former CTO Pavel Hübner. This change also includes the concentration of the majority shareholding, with Pavel Hübner becoming the main shareholder, buying out the shares of co-founders Alan Fabik, Tomáš Morava and Lukáš Fabik with his own funds raised by a loan.
"HARDWARIO's objectives set out in the context of our listing remain unchanged. We want to continue to consolidate our position as an innovation leader in the IoT and work on high added value solutions," adds Pavel Hübner, co-founder of HARDWARIO and new CEO of the company.
HARDWARIO continues to take advantage of new business opportunities arising from the growing attractiveness of the IoT industry. Other newly agreed strategic collaborations in the field of development and delivery of IoT solutions include projects with DCT Czech and VANEMA. Both are prospective contracts in the range of hundreds of devices per year. For DCT Czech, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of washing solutions for the electrical industry, whose customers include Continental, Honeywell and Philips, HARDWARIO will develop special communication modules for their washing machines. For VANEMA, this will be a device for collecting data on heat and water consumption in residential buildings.
The share buy-back was not financed from the proceeds of the share issue.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a Czech technology company focused on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
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Company news
13
March
2023
13 March 2023 – ZAT supplies intelligent control systems for a wide range of industries worldwide. Since 2018, it has been developing the SimONet software platform for processing and visualizing data from IoT devices. It has now entered into a contract with HARDWARIO to develop an IoT monitoring system for cathodic protection of pipelines.
The agreed long-term cooperation includes the development of a special module for remote monitoring of cathodic protection, which will be part of the CHESTER IoT gateway ecosystem. The aim of the project is to create a new service for ZAT customers that enables online monitoring of cathodic protection functionality. The new service will be offered globally and will use modern NB-IoT and LTE-M transmission technologies as well as satellite transmissions.
"We are a major European player in the supply of control systems to many industries. We are investing in new technologies such as the Internet of Things. For these purposes, we are developing the SimONet software platform, for which we are looking for suitable IoT projects. We see IoT monitoring of cathodic protection of pipelines as very promising, where we have already identified customers. When selecting a suitable IoT hardware and connectivity supplier, we turned to the HARDWARIO team, with whom we have successfully cooperated in the past. They are experts in the field of industrial IoT, and therefore we are sure that mutual cooperation will bring us the required quality of the entire solution and success on the market," says Václav Janoch, Sales and Marketing Director of the company.
"We have developed several IoT products for ZAT in the past and we are excited to continue our collaboration. We see ZAT's competence and strength in the energy sector in particular, as well as the strengths of the SimONet platform. We are starting a cathodic protection monitoring project in which we will fully exploit the potential of our IoT gateway CHESTER and IoT transmission technologies NB-IoT and LTE-M. We are also looking forward to deploying our satellite module in places where there will be no terrestrial network coverage. An equally important aspect of the cooperation with ZAT is the longevity, which will surely give birth to other interesting solutions," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO a.s. is a Czech technology company focused on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
ZAT a.s. is a Czech company with a 60-year tradition of supplying intelligent control systems, especially in the energy sector. It focuses on industries with high demands on safety and reliability and on technologies and services requiring innovative and individual solutions. For more detailed information, please visit www.zat.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
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Company news
21
February
2023
21 February 2023 – The founders of HARDWARIO have agreed with FS Assets to buy out part of the angel investor's stake in HARDWARIO. The impetus for the sale is the FS Group's desire to focus more on its activities in the education sector, particularly in the development of its Jan Blahoslav Secondary School in Hejnice. As part of the tranche, HARDWARIO managers are buying 88,000 shares at CZK 17 per share, which was the subscription price.
"FS Group, through FS Assets, invested in us in 2018 and helped us to bridge the more difficult period after Jablotron's exit from our company. Their angel role was 100% fulfilled and now it is time for us to buy back some of the shares to help FS Group in their efforts to build a modern school," says Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
"We certainly do not regret our decision to invest in HARDWARIO and we are very happy that the company is prospering thanks to us and has gained the trust of other investors in the public offering of shares on the Prague Stock Exchange. We still believe in the potential of HARDWARIO and that is why we are selling only a part of our share package. The sale of 88,000 shares will finance the further development of our secondary school. The essence of FS Group's business is to support social and educational projects of our owner - Unity of Brethren," adds Jan Křivka, CEO of FS Group.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more information, visit www.hardwario.com.
FS Assets is an investment company that focuses on the appreciation and management of the assets of its owner, the Unity Church of the Brethren. Income from its activities is used to ensure financial stability and to fulfill the owner's vision, especially in supporting its social and educational projects. For more information, please visit www.fsassets.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
19
February
2023
20 February 2023 – EKOTERM is a supplier of heat and operator of gas boilers and heat exchangers with more than 30 years of history. During its existence it has deployed many innovative solutions for its customers. It has now agreed an IoT partnership with HARDWARIO. The latter provides its partners with a comprehensive solution of hardware, services and expert support to facilitate IoT adoption. EKOTERM will help with the implementation of IoT technologies in its products and services.
The two companies have agreed on a cooperation in which HARDWARIO will help EKOTERM with the implementation of IoT technologies in managed boiler rooms and heat exchangers. The aim is to significantly improve the quality of services offered by remote monitoring and control of boiler room technologies and to significantly simplify service work.
"We have hundreds of boiler houses and heat exchanger stations under our management all over the Czech Republic and their number is growing rapidly. This is mainly due to our pro-customer and innovative approach to the whole industry. We believe that connecting boiler room technologies to the Internet of Things will bring savings to our customers, contribute to the environment and substantially increase the efficiency of our work and the quality of our services, as well as enable us to respond more quickly to emergencies. We also believe that a prerequisite for successful implementation of IoT in our products is to work with a reliable partner who can meet our needs and help us with the delivery of hardware, connectivity and integration with our unique cloud-based monitoring system. HARDWARIO is undoubtedly such a partner for us," says Petr Kuhn, CTO of the company.
"EKOTERM is one of our matters of the heart. What we appreciate about their entire team is their approach to innovation in this relatively conservative industry. Together, we want to bring great innovative products that will help EKOTERM win more customers while maintaining the current quality of service without significantly expanding the service team. It will be a long-standing partnership that will benefit both companies, but most importantly EKOTERM's customers," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
EKOTERM is a Czech family-owned company with more than 30 years of experience in the field of heat supply, management, operation, construction and reconstruction of boiler rooms and heat exchanger stations. It operates hundreds of boiler rooms in residential buildings and companies. Newly it also focuses on hybrid boiler houses with photovoltaics and heat pumps. All operating technologies, from boiler rooms to cooling and air handling equipment, are monitored 24/7 by a unique cloud-based monitoring system. For more information, visit www.ekoterm.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
16
January
2023
16 January 2023 – HAHN & Sohn, a leading European supplier of power plants, has agreed an IoT partnership with HARDWARIO. The latter provides its partners with a comprehensive solution of hardware, services and expert support to facilitate IoT adoption and will help HAHN to implement IoT technologies into its products and services.
The two companies have agreed to a collaboration in which HARDWARIO will help HAHN implement IoT technologies into existing products and services. The aim is to enable end users of power plants to monitor and control them remotely.
"We have been successfully supplying our power plants to customers throughout Europe. We believe that by connecting to the Internet, their attractiveness and thus our competitiveness will increase substantially. Although the idea of implementing IoT in power plants looks simple, we realise that in order to do this successfully we need a reliable partner with proven experience in delivering scalable solutions - from hardware, to data transfer, to integration with our systems. That's why we chose HARDWARIO," says Lukáš HAHN, owner of the company.
"Our strategy is to attract strong partners with global ambitions for all industries where we see the prospect of IoT solutions. HAHN & Sohn fits these parameters perfectly. It has a quality product, sophisticated marketing and operates in a very interesting market, where it supplies thousands of devices per year. That's why we are happy to partner with them and help them with IoT deployment," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management. For more detailed information, please visit www.hardwario.cz.
HAHN & Sohn is a supplier of generators, cultivators and motor pumps and with them a wide range of services from the supply of accessories to competent technical advice. All their products meet European and international standards for quality, economy and environmental friendliness, including pollutant and noise emissions. The main vision is to make traditional German quality available to everyone at an affordable price. For more detailed information, please visit www.hahn-power.cz.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
23
December
2022
23 December 2022 – ADASTRA and HARDWARIO have agreed to continue their strategic cooperation after successful joint IoT pilot projects in the retail sector. The agreement includes a redefinition of the roles of both entities, with HARDWARIO exiting its subsidiary ADASTRA Lab, where the Adastra Group will continue to develop comprehensive IoT solutions for retail and downstream areas of the supply chain. HARDWARIO remains a key supplier of IoT components to ADASTRA Lab, and the two companies have agreed to work closely together to deliver cutting-edge and scalable solutions to the global market, particularly in the areas of smart shelving and scales.
"Cooperation with HARDWARIO in recent years has enabled us to implement very interesting pilot projects with leading players in the field of retail sales in the Czech Republic and abroad. Within the framework of the ADASTRA Lab vehicle, we have jointly developed attractive IoT products and tested their functionality in various point-of-sale formats. We have now decided to further invest in the development of ADASTRA Lab with the aim of scaling its sales not only in the retail sector, but across the entire supply chain such as manufacturing or logistics, or in the area of more efficient waste management and ESG reporting. In the future, we do not rule out accelerating growth by bringing in new investors. We continue to rely on HARDWARIO's know-how and innovation potential, which ideally complements ADASTRA Lab's strategy. That is why we are very pleased to have agreed to continue our cooperation with HARDWARIO," agreed Pavel Kysela, Managing Director of ADASTRA and Petr Blabla, Managing Director of ADASTRA Lab.
"Since the beginning of our cooperation with ADASTRA, we have been motivated to solve the unconventional challenges associated with the implementation of IoT in retail and to bring IoT innovations to it. ADASTRA has great tools for data processing and visualization and subsequent process optimization or predictive AI. For this, it has sound names in its customer portfolio. All this is a guarantee for future business success. We therefore welcomed their decision to invest in ADASTRA Lab and to continue working with us. We believe that together we will grow and become major global players in digital retail," adds Alan Fabik, co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. It provides its customers with configurable IoT devices, connectivity and cloud services. Together with its partners, it successfully implements IoT projects in manufacturing, energy, agriculture, retail, healthcare and asset management.
Adastra is an international consulting company that delivers comprehensive technology solutions and services to companies across industries to facilitate their digital transformation journey. It connects companies to their customers and their customers to the world. Its vision is to transform data into added value for business.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
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Company news
21
October
2022
The Liberec company HARDWARIO has successfully closed its share subscription and on Monday 24 October its shares will start trading on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange. It is presenting to current and potential new shareholders its ongoing and planned projects, which are the basis of the business plans of this innovative Czech company with global ambitions.
"Our underwriting has resulted in the successful issuance of all of the offered shares. The interest in the shares was even significantly higher and the stock exchange had to shorten the orders through its system. We raised new capital of over 48 million CZK. We will invest it in our global expansion, strengthening our team and inventory. We intend to actively communicate with shareholders and the public and present the projects we relied on in our IPO discussions with investors. Today, we describe the most important ones, which form the basis of our immediate business plans. I am convinced that our future results will have a positive impact on the share price growth and therefore that it will be worth holding our shares in the long term," says Alan Fabik, CEO and co-founder of HARDWARIO.
HARDWARIO finds business opportunities for its products and services in many industries - manufacturing, retail, facilities management, agriculture, forestry or healthcare. As part of regular open communication with shareholders and investors, the company presents a list of important projects it is currently working on:
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company focused on the Internet of Things. It supplies its partners with everything needed for successful IoT projects - configurable devices, connectivity, cloud services and open development tools for developing custom applications. The main owners are co-founders Alan Fabik and Pavel Hübner.Thanks to a functional business model, a sophisticated system for developing a partner network, sufficient inventory, newly established business and strategic collaborations, and translating pilots into the production phase, its ambition is to increase its turnover by tens of percent and thus build on the progressive growth of the broad industrial IoT segment.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
18
October
2022
The public offering of shares (IPO) of the Liberec company HARDWARIO on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange ended with the successful subscription of 100% of the offered shares. The new capital worth more than 48 mil. CZK, company invests mainly in building a global network of partners offering its comprehensive range of Industrial Internet of Things products. The entire process of preparation and implementation of the IPO is also praised thanks to the publicity received, which has already brought a number of new business opportunities.
"I am incredibly grateful to all the new shareholders for trusting our vision and supporting an innovative Czech company that is already successfully establishing itself abroad. We are a title of the future that is not a mere promise, but is based on a series of already implemented projects built on our own products and services. A new addition to our portfolio of prospective contracts is a developing cooperation with a major US energy company, for which we are solving IoT monitoring of large-scale infrastructure. We are also betting on joint products with our partner eMan, with whom we focus specifically on the energy sector. With Adastra, we will be digitizing the retail sector and our solutions will be used by global retail customers. We support a number of promising startups and, for example, we will hear more and more about the Czech STATOTEST. We are also excited to be working with universities, especially UBC Canada, with whom we are working on a forest fire risk monitoring system. I can't wait to introduce our shareholders to specific projects that wouldn't have happened without their support. After all, our shares are shares with a story, and they are worth holding for the long term," says HARDWARIO CEO and co-founder Alan Fabik.
All 2,870,000 of the offered shares were subscribed for in the IPO at a price of CZK 17 per share. The shares will be traded on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange from 24 October. The new shareholders include many retail investors, several major funds and also Národní rozvojová investiční, a.s. The funds raised will be used by HARDWARIO to strengthen its sales and marketing in building its global distribution network, as well as to increase its inventory and further develop its own innovative products.
"The whole period of preparing the IPO and receiving orders for shares was extremely demanding. As part of the preparation process, we have of course continued to develop our products and make sales. In addition, the increased publicity around the IPO brought us a lot of new customers. We are extremely pleased with this increase in business opportunities, comparable to a successful underwriting. And on top of all this, we are getting applicants to work for HARDWARIO - both talented developers and experienced traders. That's why I can rate our IPO as one of the best decisions in the company's existence," adds Pavel Hübner, CTO and co-founder of the company.
HARDWARIO finds business opportunities for its products and services in many industries - manufacturing, retail, facilities management, agriculture, forestry or healthcare. The end users of HARDWARIO products already include many major companies such as ŠKODA AUTO, ASAHI, ArcelorMittal, Siemens or Coca-Cola. Technology partners include mobile network operators and Microsoft. The company has offices in the UK, Poland and the USA. It also plans to open an office in Australia to serve existing and new partners in the Pacific Rim and Southeast Asia.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company focused on the Internet of Things. It supplies its partners with everything needed for successful IoT projects - configurable devices, connectivity, cloud services and open development tools for developing custom applications. The main owners are co-founders Alan Fabik and Pavel Hübner.Thanks to a functional business model, a sophisticated system for developing a partner network, sufficient inventory, newly established business and strategic collaborations, and translating pilots into the production phase, its ambition is to increase its turnover by tens of percent and thus build on the progressive growth of the broad industrial IoT segment.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
30
September
2022
HARDWARIO, a Czech company focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) of the future, today received approval from the Czech National Bank (CNB) for an IPO. The company's shares will be available for subscription in a public offering through a member of the stock exchange from 4 to 18 October 2022. HARDWARIO's shares will then be traded on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange. The successful development of the company is illustrated by the new solution for wireless monitoring of machine consumption based on IoT technologies using Vodafone and Microsoft technologies, which was introduced in September.
"The public offering of shares and the entry to the Prague Stock Exchange are a major milestone in the development of our company. Although we are historically a young company, we have managed to come up with our own products in the highly competitive IoT market, which have been successful with many global companies due to their innovation and sophistication. We are now giving the opportunity to other investors who want to help us accelerate our growth and fully develop our know-how," said CEO and co-founder Alan Fabik.
"It is great that another company is taking the starting line, again from a sector that has not been represented on the market so far. I keep my fingers crossed that Hardware, despite the difficult market situation, will successfully reach investors and be able to join the START market", says Petr Koblic, CEO of the Prague Stock Exchange.
The IPO will offer 2,870,000 shares. The price range of the orders was set from CZK 17 to 25 CZK per share. The minimum order size (LOT) is 1,000 shares, i.e. CZK 17 to 25 thousand CZK. HARDWARIO expects to raise new capital of CZK 48.79 to 71.75 million through the IPO.
HARDWARIO will use the funds raised to strengthen its operational cash flow and business, as well as its inventory and the development of its own innovative products. Combined with bank loans and optimization of the capital structure, order fulfillment will be reliably secured even in the higher thousands, which will help build HARDWARIO's strong position in the global industrial IoT market.
Shares in the public offer can be most easily purchased from FIO Bank, PATRIA or the opPORTUnity portal. Alternatively, it is possible to use any member of the Prague Stock Exchange, a list of which is available on the Prague Stock Exchange website - www.pse.cz.
Since its foundation, HARDWARIO has been supplying customers with industrial IoT devices based on modern wireless transmission technologies, so-called LPWAN. These innovative technologies are characterized by very low power consumption and high signal availability. Combined with proprietary hardware with very low power consumption, HARDWARIO and its partners can transmit the required data from anywhere, even from locations without a standard connection to the power grid and the Internet.
HARDWARIO finds business opportunities for its products and services in many industries - manufacturing, retail, facilities management, agriculture, forestry or healthcare. End users of HARDWARIO products already include many major companies such as ŠKODA AUTO, LEGO, ASAHI, ArcelorMittal, Siemens or Coca-Cola. Technology partners include mobile network operators and Microsoft. The company has offices in the UK, Poland and the USA.
The issuer’s prospectus, investor presentation, and other HARDWARIO documents are available here.
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company focused on the Internet of Things. It supplies its partners with everything needed for successful IoT projects - configurable devices, connectivity, cloud services and open development tools for developing custom applications. The main owners are co-founders Alan Fabik and Pavel Hübner. In autumn 2022, the company plans to list on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange with the ambition to raise tens of millions of CZK from investors for further development.
Since its establishment in 2016, the company's turnover has grown at a rapid pace to 20 million CZK, reaching 21 million CZK last year and the year before, which was mainly due to a shift away from custom development towards the sale of its own products and services. The turnover of the past two years is made up of the delivery of dozens of IoT pilots in various regions and industries, which HARDWARIO and its partners have launched with the knowledge that most of them have the potential to increase up to a hundredfold. Last year, HARDWARIO was included in the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE ranking.
Thanks to a functional business model, up-to-date partner network readiness, sufficient inventory, newly established business and strategic collaborations and the translation of pilots into the production phase, this year's ambition is to increase sales by tens of percent and thus build on the progressive growth of the entire IoT segment.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Jiří Staník (Analytik, Helgi Library s.r.o.)
e-mail: jiri.stanik@helgilibrary.com
phone: +420 608 638 222
Press Release
Company news
09
May
2022
Rising energy prices are leading most companies to consider what machines, equipment, and processes they can use to reduce their consumption. HARDWARIO, using Vodafone and Microsoft technologies, is, therefore, coming to market with a new solution for wireless monitoring of machine consumption based on IoT technologies.
Under the www.energeticky.report program, companies will receive 5 mobile devices for CZK 95,000 to connect to their machines non-invasively and get instant information about their current electricity consumption. Thanks to the use of Vodafone's NB-IoT network and industrial devices from HARDWARIO, there is no need to connect the devices to any local network, and it is also possible to move the device to another machine at any time. The consumption data is then transmitted as a report in the Microsoft Power BI application, which businesses already work with frequently. HARDWARIO devices are already used for consumption monitoring by companies such as ArcelorMittal and TOKOZ. The company plans to deploy the system in dozens of new companies by the end of the year.
"The energy sector is undoubtedly one of the main areas where the Internet of Things is now finding application. We have been working with HARDWARIO in IoT innovation for several years. We like the idea of leveraging the potential of our NB-IoT network and their mobile solution immensely. We are therefore looking forward to helping many companies in the Czech Republic find a way to reduce their electricity consumption effectively."
-- Viktoria Korabelnikova, Head of IoT Sales & Business Development Vodafone
"We have been working successfully with technologies from Vodafone and Microsoft for a long time, for example, also in our www.vyrobni.report program. We take advantage of the availability and technological advantages of Vodafone's NB-IoT network and the general knowledge of Microsoft tools among companies not only in the Czech Republic. That is why we are glad both companies support us in the www. energetically.report activity."
-- Alan Fabik, CEO of HARDWARIO
HARDWARIO is a Czech technology company focused on the Internet of Things. It supplies its partners with everything needed for successful IoT projects—configurable devices, connectivity, cloud services, and open development tools for developing custom applications. In autumn 2022, the company plans to go public on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange with the ambition of raising tens of millions of CZK from investors for further development.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
08
March
2022
Czech IoT innovator HARDWARIO from Liberec plans to go public on the Prague Stock Exchange's START market in the autumn. It will offer up to 20 percent of its shares to institutional and public investors. HARDWARIO plans to use the capital raised for development and business development in order to accelerate its international expansion. The HARDWARIO solution is already being used by ŠKODA AUTO and the British Vodafone, for example. HARDWARIO's smart devices operate on wireless technology and can run on battery power for several years. They connect to the Internet from almost anywhere and integrate easily with other systems.
Since 2016, the technology company HARDWARIO has been developing and manufacturing electronics designed to monitor and transmit data from any environment or device. It also offers its own cloud platform for managing and integrating this hardware with other systems. It offers its products and services through a global network of partners, to whom it provides technical and business support, including an open development toolkit that allows the creation of custom applications. The company has significantly supported its business development in the past by establishing offices in the UK, Poland and the USA. As part of its planned IPO, HARDWARIO intends to raise new capital from investors, which it will use to expand its development and sales team, improve partner support and, most importantly, accelerate its international expansion.
During this year, HARDWARIO transformed itself into a joint stock company and took a series of necessary steps leading to its listing on the START market of the Prague Stock Exchange. It plans to subscribe for its shares in the autumn months of this year. It will offer up to a 20% stake to institutional and general public investors in the form of newly issued shares.
Since its foundation, HARDWARIO has been supplying customers with industrial IoT devices based on modern wireless transmission technologies, so-called LPWAN. These innovative technologies are characterized by very low power consumption and high signal availability. Combined with proprietary hardware with very low power consumption, HARDWARIO and its partners can transmit the required data from anywhere, even from locations without a standard connection to the power grid and the Internet.
HARDWARIO finds business opportunities for its products and services in many industries - manufacturing, retail, facilities management, agriculture, forestry or healthcare. End users of HARDWARIO products already include many major companies such as ŠKODA AUTO, LEGO, ASAHI, ArcelorMittal, Siemens or Coca-Cola. Technology partners include mobile network operators and Microsoft.
"For six years, we have been working every day to fulfill our mission to transform today into a digital tomorrow. We and our partners are convinced that digitalization will bring significant energy savings to humanity and significantly improve the conditions of life on Earth. That's why we are building our partner network and sharing best practices on how to connect as many devices and environments as possible to the internet, how to connect them to other data, and how to make meaningful projects out of it all. Our robust team develops and delivers unique systems that are difficult to replace with competing products due to the support services and associated technical support. We are experienced developers and marketers with a global ambition to be the leading company in the delivery of Industrial IoT devices. Our most promising IoT applications include production efficiency monitoring, energy and alternative energy monitoring and environmental monitoring. I believe we will be attractive not only to our partners and customers, but also to investors", says CEO and co-founder Alan Fabik.
"During its existence, HARDWARIO has been supported by several strategic and individual investors. FS Assets, an angel investor, has been supporting us for the longest time. In 2019, we were supported by investors from the crowdfunding portal Fundlift's issue, which we successfully completed this May by converting to shares or redeeming. Earlier this year, we also opened a strategic collaboration with eMan, whose shares have been successfully floated on the START market since 2020. We look forward to welcoming new investors to the START market, whom we will treat as openly and responsibly as we treat existing investors. In addition to capital to finance our growth and expansion, the IPO will also give us the credibility of a publicly traded company, which is much needed especially when dealing with foreign business partners", adds CFO Tomáš Morava.
HARDWARIO will offer investors up to a 20% stake in the company as part of a primary subscription on the START market, and plans to raise tens of millions of CZK in equity from investors. It will use the funds raised to strengthen its operating cash flow and business, as well as its inventory and the development of its own innovative products. In combination with bank loans and optimization of the capital structure, order fulfillment even in the higher thousands will be reliably secured, which will help build HARDWARIO's strong position in the global industrial IoT market.
HARDWARIO is a purely Czech technology company that focuses on IoT - Internet of Things. Its smart devices operate on wireless technology, can run on battery power for several years, connect to the Internet from almost anywhere and easily integrate with other systems. The principal owners are co-founders Alan Fabik and Pavel Hübner.
Since its establishment in 2016, the company's turnover has grown at a rapid pace to CZK 20 million, reaching CZK 21 million last year and the year before, which was mainly due to a shift away from custom development towards the sale of its own products and services. The turnover of the past two years is made up of the delivery of dozens of IoT pilots in various regions and industries, which HARDWARIO and its partners have launched with the knowledge that most of them have the potential to increase up to a hundredfold. Last year, HARDWARIO was included in the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 CE ranking.
Thanks to a functional business model, up-to-date partner network readiness, sufficient inventory and newly established business and strategic collaborations, this year's ambition is to increase sales by tens of percent and thus build on the progressive growth of the entire IoT segment.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734
Press Release
Company news
18
February
2022
Our long-time friends at eMan have confirmed our strategic cooperation with a capital injection into our company. This investment will help us accelerate our international expansion, expand our service portfolio and improve our technical and business support to our partners. The first joint product will be the HARDWARIO Manager mobile application, which will make it easier for all users to set up and manage HW platforms. And other great products will follow.
By combining our sales and marketing activities, we plan to strengthen our position not only on the Czech market. We will share our offices in the UK and the United States and continue to expand into other markets, including the newly opened office in Poland, Latin America, Australia and last but not least the DACH region, where we are negotiating with our first major partner.
"We are incredibly pleased to see the success of eMan. I believe that with our joint products we can succeed in many industries. We will now focus in particular on the digitalization of the energy sector and bring meaningful solutions not only to the big players in the industry," comments Alan Fabik, CEO of HARDWARIO.
We will help eMan expand their portfolio of products and services, which to date has focused primarily on software solutions and applications.
"Our strategic goal was to expand eMan's portfolio with scalable products that address the full breadth of customer needs. We therefore needed to add hardware to our applications and have more control over the final solution. After the previous experience of both teams working together, we can safely say that together we are able to create extraordinary products," explains Jiří Horyna, Chairman of the Board of eMan.
Pavel Hübner (CEO)
e-mail: pavel.hubner@hardwario.com
phone: +420 775 159 734