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The first quarter of 2025 has been a milestone for Nanopower Semiconductor. With back-to-back exhibitions at MWC Barcelona and Embedded World Nuremberg, we’ve had the privilege of engaging with innovators, engineers, and decision-makers who share our mission: to enable smarter, more energy-efficient devices with radically low power consumption.
MWC Barcelona: Power Efficiency in the Mobile & IoT Spotlight
At Mobile World Congress, the global stage for connectivity and mobile innovation, our message was clear: ultra-low power is no longer optional—it’s essential!
We showcased our nPZero power-saving IC at the European Pavilion, and drew strong interest.
The feedback confirmed what we’re hearing across industries: developers are actively seeking ways to reduce battery dependency, extend device lifetime, and move toward maintenance-free sustainable deployments.
Embedded World Nuremberg: Where Engineering Gets Practical
One week later, at Embedded World, the focus shifted to the core embedded community—engineers, developers, and system architects diving deep into solutions and specs.
In Hall 4, Booth 4-460, we demonstrated how nPZero is enabling next-generation sensors, with a spotlight on energy harvesting applications.
Our Showcased Demonstrators Included:
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TDK Collaboration: Featuring CeraCharge® solid-state batteries and InvenSense Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors. This self-powered demonstrator showcased the synergy between energy harvesting, -storage, sensing, and Nanopower’s ultra-low-power control.
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Epishine Integration: Using indoor photovoltaic (PV) cells, this setup demonstrated how ambient light can drive small, always-on devices—ideal for building automation and retail monitoring.
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Ligna Energy: A sleek integration with super-thin, sustainable ultracapacitors.
These demos were more than just eye-catching—they were proof points for how the nPZero technology unlocks new possibilities in real-world deployments.
What We Learned
Across both fairs, three trends stood out:
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Energy harvesting is gaining serious traction, and developers need robust solutions that actually work in the field.
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Always-on sensing with minimal power draw is now a design requirement—not a “nice to have.”
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The ecosystem is ready—and hungry—for components that reduce total system cost and complexity by cutting power at the source.
What’s Next
We’re now focused on:
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Delivering evaluation kits to early adopters
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Supporting customer pilots and system integration
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Scaling partnerships for broader market adoption
A big thank you to everyone who visited our booths, attended the live demos, and helped make both events a huge success. We’re excited for what’s ahead—and proud to be working alongside you to build a smarter, more power-efficient future.
EIC Accelerator funding
Nanopower development is part-funded through EU’s European Innovation Council.
