Challenge
From EMS service provider to full-service partner
As part of the global Omicron electronics group, ADRES Adaptive Regelsysteme Ge. m.b.H. in Salzburg is a partner for occupational safety in the industrial sector. For its latest product, ADRESYS turned to its trusted supplier Ginzinger electronic systems. The latter was immediately appointed as a full-service partner by EMS Elektronik Dienstleister.
It happens faster than you think: accidents at work can happen anytime, anywhere. It is particularly serious when working alone, when it is no longer possible to call for help independently after an accident and the person is injured. Providing the greatest possible support for such activities and ensuring a rapid rescue chain was therefore the main reason for the company to develop the innovative ANGEL React product.
Lifesaver
About the customer
ADRESYS
ADRESYS Adaptive Regelsysteme Gesellschaft m.b.H., based in Salzburg, is a competent partner for occupational safety in the industrial sector. Around 30 employees develop state-of-the-art products for an automated rescue chain for lone workers.
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Smart Electronics, Smart Textile & App
ANGEL React
The system works through the intelligent interaction of a central control unit, the “Genius,” and an intuitive smartphone app. The removable Genius clicks into a holder. Various sensors are integrated into the Genius that can detect different types of accidents, such as immobility or falls. If such an incident is detected, the connected smartphone app is activated via Bluetooth. The last known GPS position and accident data are automatically forwarded to stored emergency contacts.
The system can be expanded as desired, for example with the Watchdog for additional detection of electrical accidents and for quickly switching off power sources in the event of an accident, as well as with various options for indoor positioning.
The goal
Analysis & optimization of the prototype and series production
ADRESYS develops design, housing, as well as the hardware and software of its devices itself. As an EMS partner, Ginzinger electronic systems has been working for ADRESYS for several years. For the new product, too, ADRESYS relied on Ginzinger's manufacturing expertise. Already in the prototype phase, Ginzinger and ADRESYS jointly analyzed the possibilities and potentials to produce the product more efficiently and economically. Ginzinger's optimization suggestions were gladly accepted by ADRESYS. The results from field tests with pre-series units were also taken into account and incorporated into the series product. In the course of the project, Ginzinger developed from a pure EMS service provider to a consulting partner and full-service provider for ADRESYS.
"Our decision fell immediately on Ginzinger. We appreciate Ginzinger because we could already rely on their competences in the past. The high quality of the products and the impressive know-how are decisive for us for the partnership. In addition, it is important for us to have partners from the region."
Project Start
Converting challenges into solutions
A major challenge in the industrialization of electronic devices is that changes and optimizations to the product, the housing, the function, and the production process can occur continuously until series production is approved. Following field tests, production at Ginzinger electronic systems began in 2021. In addition to EMS production and extensive testing of the electronic assemblies, Ginzinger also takes care of the complete housing assembly, gluing, printing, electronic charging of the batteries, and customer-specific packaging. The final packaged product leaves the factory fully charged, including installed software, as well as the battery charging cradle and product packaging, which are also produced by Ginzinger.
"Only when hardware, software, mechanics, function and operation are optimally matched will the user accept and appreciate a product. At Ginzinger, we are used to the fact that change requests have to be fulfilled until just before series production".
Fast to market
Rapid industrialization thanks to over 30 years of experience
The Angel React electronics are produced in large quantities at Ginzinger electronic systems in Weng im Innkreis. Due to the current challenges on the component market, critical components were procured at an early stage. Thus, the uninterrupted supply capability is already ensured from the market launch. The rapid industrialization of this innovative product by ADRESYS builds on 30 years of experience in the development and production of electronic products.
In addition, the Adresys product range has been continuously expanded, which is why Ginzinger electronic systems now also manufactures other components, such as the Location Beacon for indoor positioning, or the Watchdog for faster shutdown of power sources in the event of an accident.
