Macnica develops "next-generation smart office solution" - Creating a comfortable work environment by making offices smarter -

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter referred to as Macnica), a total Services & Solutions provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT, has announced the launch of a “next-generation smart office solution.” We are pleased to announce that we have developed a.

The Next-Generation Smart Office Solution (hereafter referred to as this solution) installs various sensors in the facility and acquires and analyzes data in a way that does not identify individuals, thereby visualizing the movement of people in and out of the office. By monitoring the usage status of desks and equipment, and creating efficient equipment layouts and power usage schedules, we can improve office operations and reduce electricity costs for the entire facility, creating a comfortable work environment. For example, environmental data and analysis results obtained from CO2 sensors and temperature/humidity sensors can be used to set air conditioning temperatures and control ventilation systems. By displaying the data as a heat map, it is possible to make a distribution plan. In terms of electricity, the amount of electricity used is obtained from the smart meter, and by comprehensively managing the electricity of the entire facility, including solar power generation, storage batteries, EV charging systems, etc., it is possible to avoid the daytime when electricity consumption is high. It is possible to schedule peak cuts in energy consumption and effective power usage, such as by setting the charging of EV vehicles to be completed after the end of work and before the start of work the next day. In addition, this solution is characterized by the fact that it can be provided from small to large scale according to the size and budget of the customer, starting with a small start such as one floor, and expanding to one building or multiple locations as necessary. It is also possible to expand.

This solution is an energy management system manufactured by Cleanwatts.Lda (Headquarters: Coimbra, Portugal, CEO: Michael Pinto, hereinafter referred to as Cleanwatts), which is handled by Macnica, and Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX), a major German semiconductor supplier. This was achieved by combining IoT with a sensor terminal equipped with a semiconductor product using cutting-edge technology manufactured by IFNNY.
The sensor terminal developed by Macnica is characterized by being equipped with a human sensor using a 60GHz radar in addition to air quality information using CO2, atmospheric pressure, and temperature/humidity sensors.
It is possible to detect people who are stationary as well as people who are moving within the area. The data acquired by these sensors via Wi-Fi communication is managed by the energy management system "Kisense® ^{* 1.}"

And this time, this solution will be offered at the head President of Infineon Technologies Japan K.K. 18 NBF Shibuya Garden Front).

In the future, Macnica will introduce new sensors such as illuminance sensors and tVOC sensors to this solution, and link systems with access control systems, etc. to realize eco-offices, reduce costs, and promote nomad work, telework, and home work. We plan to make the office even smarter by reforming the way people work, creating an environment-friendly office that is easy to work in, and consolidating visualization through collaboration with other systems.

Macnica will continue to work towards realizing a Sustainable Society by providing solutions that help customers solve their problems.

This solution will be exhibited and explained at Macnica booth at the Japan-Germany October Technology Exchange 2022 IoT/ICT Innovation Day to be held on October 18, 2022.

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https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/semiconductor/manufacturers/infineon/news/141898/index.html　

*1: Kisense® can not only manage energy such as electricity, gas, and water, but also capture and control various environmental data such as temperature, humidity, and air quality such as CO2, and easily link data with other systems. Macnica is in charge of development, implementation, operation, and maintenance in Japan.

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https://www.macnica.co.jp/business/energy/products/136384/

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