Developing a mesh networking solution is much more complicated than putting all of the pieces together. To ensure successful implementation, it is imperative to rely on partners who have the knowledge of the architecture, capability of assessing design options at the chip and module levels and evaluating numerous practical issues identifiable to applications. Airbee has developed embedded ZigBee software technology. The Airbee-ZNS stack has been certified by the ZigBee Alliance to the 1.0 specification. Airbee is currently working on other platforms such TI’s MSP430 and has the ability to develop applications on both multi-vendor and single vendor platform solutions.

Nanotron recently announced nanoLOC, its first location-aware transceiver. NanoLOC joins nanoNET in the family of products which deliver the benefits of Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) to demanding applications. Applications such as logistics, industrial monitoring and control, medical and security see great benefits from nanoLOC and CSS.

“Nanotron’s radio technology is proven in difficult applications, and they are the only company to offer an accurate, low-power location solution combined with global data communication,” said Raj Sundaresan, CEO of Airbee. “We are excited to offer our customers the location-awareness, robustness and reliability of CSS. This partnership opens the door for OEM manufacturers, Integrators and large end-users to quickly deploy and commission turnkey wireless sensor networks with immediate returns,” he said.

“Airbee’s wireless mesh networking solutions integrated with Nanotron radio technology provides compelling value for deploying large scale wireless sensor networks,” said Jens Albers, CEO of Nanotron. “This integrated solution adds an important part of the wireless value-chain. Both partners are stronger and closer to customers across the global market,” he added.

The two companies will participate in joint marketing efforts and mutually seek opportunities within the OEM market where sensor product companies are looking to utilize a ZigBee or ZigBee-based solution for low power mesh sensor networks which are location-aware.

Source: Airbee