Develops and produces decentralized building automation in Kaiserslautern with patented Bluetooth Mesh, SIP video and access control.
frogblue TECHNOLOGY GmbH
Kaiserslautern (Luxemburger Straße 6)New on Amplifa
About frogblue
frogblue TECHNOLOGY GmbH develops and produces decentralized building automation in Kaiserslautern based on its own patented Bluetooth mesh network. The system consists of intelligent control modules (frogs) that are installed behind existing switches and sockets in flush-mount boxes, as well as door stations, indoor stations, access components and software. The product range includes SIP video door communication, multi-factor access control with RFID and PIN, switching and dimming actuators, DALI lighting automation, as well as sensors and apps. According to the company, hardware and software are 100 percent developed and produced in Germany; housings and front panels are made of aluminium, stainless steel and glass. The company is VDE-certified and was founded in 2014 as Abionix GmbH by the team behind the MOBOTIX AG. Fields of application include residential housing, office and commercial buildings, healthcare, as well as retrofit and modernization projects from a single apartment to entire building portfolios.
- Site
- Kaiserslautern
- Processes
- SIP video door communication, Multi-factor access control (RFID + PIN + video), Decentralized building automation (Bluetooth Mesh), DALI lighting automation, KNX integration, Integration MOBOTIX MxMC / RTSP/VMS, FRITZ!Box/FRITZ!Phone DECT integration, frogCloud (optional)
- Materials
- Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Glass, Patented Bluetooth Mesh
- Certificates
- VDE Certification, ISO 9001
- Industries
- Smart Home / Smart Building, Residential housing (apartments, multi-family houses), Office and commercial buildings, Healthcare, Retrofit/modernization, Security integration
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Hardware and software development
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Production in Kaiserslautern
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Certification (among others VDE)
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Distribution via electrical contractors and system integrators
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Training programs and continuing education
Materials & Technologies
Aluminium
Housings, surface-mount frames and adapter plates of the door stations made of machined aluminium.
Stainless Steel
Flush-mount front panels of the frogTerminal door intercom systems made of stainless steel.
Glass
frogControl1-1 touch panel with 12 capacitive keys in glass finish.
Patented Bluetooth Mesh
Decentralized, locally organized communication between the modules without a central unit or control cabinet.
Locations
Kaiserslautern
DEHeadquarters; development and production
- Materials
- Aluminium, stainless steel, glass
Industries
Additional services
Quality & Certification
According to the company, the products are VDE-certified and manufactured in accordance with recognized German quality standards; René Hinkel, as Head of Development and Production, is responsible for all layouts and certifications.
| Evidence | Kaiserslautern |
|---|---|
| VDE Certification | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1989
Dr. Ralf Hinkel receives his doctorate from the Technical University of Kaiserslautern on autonomous mobile robots for cleaning technology; subsequently founding of QUADRIGA Lasertechnik GmbH in Kaiserslautern (leveling lasers for Bosch, Würth, Stanley and Dewalt).
- 1999
Founding of the publicly listed MOBOTIX AG by Dr. Ralf Hinkel with around 400 employees and worldwide exports.
- 2014
Founding of Abionix GmbH by René and Dr. Ralf Hinkel; the company was later transferred into frogblue TECHNOLOGY GmbH.