We’re excited to announce that Nanopower Semiconductor will be exhibiting at Hardware Pioneers Max...
Hardware Pioneers MAX 2025 was a fantastic opportunity for Nanopower Semiconductor to connect with forward-thinking engineers, startups, and product innovators—all looking to extend the life and capabilities of their designs through smarter power management.
As the UK’s premier show for embedded systems and electronics, the event drew thousands of professionals focused on building more efficient, scalable, and connected devices. For us, it was a chance to showcase how nPZero is redefining what’s possible in ultra-low-power design.
A Closer Look at What We Showcased
In a world where battery life is a design bottleneck, we brought proof that the rules are changing. Here's what we had at our booth:
🔋 <100 nA average system current in real-world BLE sensor nodes
☀️ Fully autonomous operation using Epishine indoor photovoltaic cells
⚡ Energy storage without lithium – powered by Ligna Supercap
🧠 Smart event-based wake-ups via motion, thresholds, or time scheduling
📡 BLE transmission only when needed, with the MCU remaining off otherwise
This wasn’t just theoretical. Our working demos ran continuously from harvested indoor light—no battery swaps, no recharging cycles. Just clean, persistent performance from truly low-power architecture.
Why It Matters
Whether you're building systems for asset tracking, facility monitoring, or ambient sensing, the message is clear:
You can now build maintenance-free devices powered by harvested energy.
Visitors were particularly impressed by how nPZero slashes standby current to sub-100 nA levels, enabling multi-year runtimes—or even batteryless operation.
Conversations That Count
We had valuable discussions with companies of all sizes—some with immediate integration goals, others seeking to validate new product concepts.
What’s Next
With another successful show behind us, we're now focused on:
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Delivering nPZero DevKits to qualified prospects
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Supporting PoC and pilot projects with system integration
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Expanding channel and distribution partnerships to reach more developers
Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, asked thoughtful questions, and shared your visions for the future.
EIC Accelerator funding
Nanopower development is part-funded through EU’s European Innovation Council.
