Two international tech companies are coming together to make construction sites work smarter and make them safer.
SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, has formed a strategic partnership with TokenMe, a Netherlands-based firm focused on applying sophisticated sensor/tracking solutions in construction technology to enable improved operational results in complex construction projects.
The collaboration will use Spark’s advanced ultra-wideband (SPARK LE-UWB) wireless technology with TokenMe’s intelligent monitoring platform to upgrade how IoT is deployed on construction sites. The integrated solution enables precise real-time localization and secure data transmission, critical for optimizing operations and improving worker safety across large and complex construction environments, according to officials from both companies.
Geared for Construction Sites
Spark’s CEO Fares Mubarak said the partnership is essential for the dynamic nature of large-scale construction projects.
“TokenMe leverages Spark’s advanced UWB wireless connectivity to deliver unmatched precision and reliability in real-time monitoring,” said Mubarak in a statement. “[Our] technology provides the secure, low-latency, and power-efficient communication needed for industrial IoT applications, setting a new standard in the industry.”
Case Study
Spark is known for its energy-efficient, high-speed, high-frequency UWB wireless technology with accurate ranging capabilities, making it ideally suited for the rigorous demands of IoT-enabled construction environments. This partnership reflects a shared commitment by both companies to advancing innovation, reliability, and performance in industrial IoT.
A successful deployment of this joint technology is underway at Denmark’s New Odense University Hospital. There, TokenMe’s system, powered by SPARK LE-UWB™, manages real-time tracking of tasks, assets, and personnel across the sprawling 250,000 m2 multi-level construction site.
This implementation has significantly improved operational oversight and safety compliance, showcasing the transformative impact of the partnership.
Benefits of Partnership
Founded in 2020, TokenMe offers a full-service, wireless, battery-powered solution, including innovative tags, sensors and anchors, digitization and automation of decision-making, using clever software analytics and a path to continuous operational improvement, using AI-enabled RCE floorplan-based actionable information and decision-making tools.
The company’s mission is to transform the construction industry by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and advanced wireless technology to increase safety, efficiency, productivity and sustainability
“The integration of [Spark’s] UWB technology into our tokens, anchors and sensor hubs enables us to deliver real-time, actionable insights, driving both productivity and safety,” said Hans van Leeuwen, CEO of TokenMe. “Spark’s technology allows accurate counting of workers at any strategic location, providing geo-fencing, motion and fall detection – crucial for providing quick insight and improving worker’s safety while maintaining uninterrupted performance on demanding construction sites.”