Canadian fabless semiconductor firm SPARK Microsystems is partnering Dutch sensor specialist TokenMe to improve safety and efficiency on complex construction sites. SPARK specialises in next-generation short-range wireless communications, and TokenMe focuses on applying sophisticated sensor/tracking solutions in construction technology.

The partnership combines SPARK’s ultra-wideband (SPARK LE-UWB) wireless technology with TokenMe’s intelligent monitoring platform. The integrated solution enables precise real-time localisation and secure data transmission to optimise operations and improve worker safety across large and complex construction environments.

A successful deployment of this joint technology is underway at Denmark’s New Odense University Hospital. TokenMe’s system, powered by SPARK LE-UWB, is managing real-time tracking of tasks, assets, and personnel across a 250,000 m2 multi-level construction site. The implementation is reported as having significantly improved operational oversight and safety compliance.

“Our partnership with TokenMe leverages SPARK Microsystems’ advanced UWB wireless connectivity to deliver unmatched precision and reliability in real-time monitoring – essential for the dynamic nature of large-scale construction projects,” said Fares Mubarak, CEO of SPARK Microsystems. “SPARK LE-UWB technology provides the secure, low-latency, and power-efficient communication needed for industrial IoT applications, setting a new standard in the industry.”

“The integration of SPARK Microsystems’ 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 UWB 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.”