German electronics company Infineon has established a dedicated ultra-wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria.

Developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), the lab focuses on advancing UWB technology, exploring use cases, and delivering real-world applications for automotive, industrial, IoT and consumer markets.

UWB is a wireless communication technology enabling precise and secured localisation that also allows data exchange and sensing.

The UWB lab, together with Infineon’s connectivity portfolio, aims to accelerate innovation-to-customer value. By integrating research with practical testing, the lab serves as a hub for collaboration with international customers, research institutions and technology partners.

Infineon’s commitment to UWB as a transformative technology follows the acquisition of 3db Access, a UWB pioneer, in 2023 and the announcement in May this year of joining the board of directors of the FiRa Consortium, a global organisation shaping the future of UWB.

“The establishment of our state-of-the-art UWB Application Lab demonstrates Infineon’s leadership in secured connected technologies,” said Maurizio Skerlj, senior vice president at Infineon. “This lab will help us leverage UWB’s full potential, advancing solutions that make everyday life smarter and safer, from automotive access to IoT applications.”

Christina Hirschl, CEO of Silicon Austria Labs (www.silicon-austria-labs.com), added: “This cutting-edge lab was realised in record time, thanks to our strong partnership with Infineon. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and tools, this lab is now ready to harness the vast possibilities of UWB technology, driving game-changing innovations with Infineon chips that will shape the future.”

Enabling precise and secured localisation, as well as data transmission and sensing, UWB is a wireless communication technology. While technologies such as Bluetooth and wifi have their own strengths, UWB stands out by offering security features and centimetre-level accuracy, making it suitable for applications in Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles, healthcare and more. Its robustness and resilience to interference further solidify its role as an enabler across multiple industries:

• Automotive: Powering secured keyless car access and safety-critical features such as child presence detection in vehicles.
• IoT and smart devices: Supporting untracked (indoor) navigation and precise positioning, asset tracking and spatial awareness for smart home automation.
• Industrial: Enabling precise localisation for robotics and logistics as well as precise warehouse management.

The global demand for UWB-enabled devices is expected to grow significantly as automotive and smartphone manufacturers increasingly integrate this technology. According to Grand View Research, by 2030 the UWB market is expected to reach $4.7bn, a significant leap from $1.4bn in 2021 with a CAGR of 18.9%.

The lab in Graz is Infineon’s first facility fully tailored to UWB technology. Designed to enable flexible testing, it supports options ranging from small IoT devices to full vehicle systems. With equipment such as motion-capture systems, autonomous robots and wireless control technologies, the lab ensures precise and reproducible testing environments. 

The company’s connectivity portfolio is suited to the expanding market demand for secure and precise localisation and sensing. This expertise complements Infineon’s connectivity range, which includes wifi, Bluetooth and NFC.

Infineon’s commitment to UWB for secured fine ranging, precise positioning and smart presence detection is complemented by its active involvement in the FiRa Consortium (www.firaconsortium.org), having joined the board of directors in May 2025. Additionally, Infineon (www.infineon.com) is involved in associated standardisation bodies such as the IEEE and CCC as well as the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) to simplify and harmonise global technological standards.