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Zehnder develops energy-efficient solutions for climate control that offer a high level of comfort with heating, ventilation, cooling, filtering and humidity control. Zehnder was seeking a spectacular presentation for the introduction of a new, innovative ventilation system that offers comfort and saves energy. They needed an interactive and attractive looking trade fair presentation. However, the design and realisation formed a huge challenge and required a wide range of expertise.

We needed input from many disciplines to integrate all the required functions in the interactive presentation. On top of this, the deadlines were short and the ventilation system was still being developed. This meant that product information was available rather late, while the presentation still needed to give an accurate impression of what the final system would offer. All good reasons for Zehnder to call in Demcon.

Demcon worked on the project together with 52DN in Enschede. This software company develops mobile applications for Smart Industry, energy, healthcare, construction and business service projects. 52DN specialises in the latest smartphone and app technology that makes working with machinery and equipment easier and smarter.

The trade fair demonstration comprised an interactive presentation linked with a trade fair unit, which was an open, transparent version of the ventilation system. The presentation was available in two versions, an extensive version for a large display that linked to the trade fair unit and a simpler version for tablet/smartphone. The objective was to inform the market in an interesting way about the advantages that this innovative ventilation system offers users, such as comfort and energy savings.

The presentation contained all the ventilation system’s features. An example of a feature that offers comfort and energy savings is the heat exchanger that preheats the ventilated air. During the presentation, when a user selected such a feature on the screen, the system’s 3D model was shown on the screen and an animation started. The animation showed the unit rotating slowly, transforming into an exploded view, and ending in an infographic with technical details about this feature. At the same time, the relevant ventilation system component was illuminated. The multi-colour LED lighting ensured that the control was linked to the interactive presentation.

All this placed high requirements on the implementation and programming of the demo, all of which needed to satisfy the Zehnder style guide guidelines. As the trade fair presentation worked perfectly, the project was concluded within the set timescale and to Zehnder’s complete satisfaction. Three different versions of the trade fair demo have now been made and presented at multiple trade fairs and Demcon has also implemented a minor update to ensure that the demo remains compatible with the ventilation system developments.

In follow-up projects, 52DN has produced a number of apps for Zehnder for the smart heating and ventilation system control. Demcon has now developed a gateway for the communication between the ventilation system and peripheral equipment. This shows that we have total command of the protocols for domotics, or household automation. Just like Demcon demonstrated in the trade fair demo project: we offer a wide range of competencies, from industrial automation to embedded electronics and industrial design.

Jan Diever
"Well-received demo"

Zehnder wanted a really grand spectacle at the trade fair and what started as a small request ultimately became a large project. The system needed to satisfy strict requirements that we certainly could not have envisaged in advance. Moreover, there was an extremely strict deadline in the form of the trade fair opening date and the demo needed to function perfectly there. After all, you can’t have a blunder at a trade fair.

This all made the project rather tense, involving many consultations and choices that needed to be made due to budget and time restrictions. For instance, the display for the ventilation system was not yet ready. That is why we decided to simulate the display functionality by presenting this on a smartphone that we built into the demo. Many trade fair visitors were amazed at the high resolution of the display.

An important success factor in this project was the close contact with companies that were established in the building with us for shorter or longer periods. As well as FiftyTwoDegreesNorth, we had contact with a company that offers a special cutting technology to create the open demo system. This demonstrates the synergy that emerges between companies that are situated in close proximity. Demcon is also multidisciplinary in this respect.

The communication with Zehnder was extremely harmonious, down to the smallest details. The trade fair wall looked slick and the interactive presentation really stood out. We received a personal note of thanks from the Chairman of the Board and an invitation to visit the trade fair. We could see there that the new ventilation system was very well received. We made a few copies of the open, transparent unit for placing in the reception areas of various Zehnder country offices; evidence that the demo was well received.

Jan Diever
DEMCON Senior Project Manager

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Demcon is a high-end technology supplier of products and systems. In a world in which technology increasingly plays a role in solving contemporary social issues, Demcon supports clients with a wide range of competencies. As a system supplier, Demcon can meet the entire needs of its clients, from initial idea and concept, to prototyping, industrialization and (series) production. In addition, Demcon develops its own products and, through an innovation program, investments are made in both start-ups and established companies. Demcon is certified for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016.

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