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Tracker screwed onto a roll-off containerTracking

Nehlsen tests 60 trackers for asset tracking

Our new tracker solution is off to a strong start: the Nehlsen Group is using 60 trackers across three of its companies – mainly on newly purchased containers.

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Packman – reporting system for compactorsEvents

Digital Waste Day 2026: Fewer trips, more revenue per compactor

At Digital Waste Day we showed how compactor rental companies save real money with our Packman reporting system. The full talk is now on YouTube.

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Talk at the VKU coastal states conferenceEvents

adhoc networks at the VKU coastal states conference

New sensors for fill level, tracking and compactors – plus a sneak preview of adhoc.works: the digital workbench for task coordination and documentation.

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Christian Wedekind at the stand at IFAT 2026Events

adhoc networks at IFAT 2026 in Munich

On the stand of our partner Insert Information Technologies we showed our fill-level and tracking solutions live – Hall A6, Stand 220.

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Underground container site in KielSmart Waste

ABK Kiel saves over 60 underground container emptyings per month

First results at Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Kiel: with adhoc smart waste, almost 67 fewer underground containers per month need emptying for the same amount of waste.

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Used-clothing container of hoelp gGmbH and fill-level sensor inside the containerSmart Waste

Simplifying used-clothing logistics with digitalisation

Fill-level sensors, emptying forecasts and route planning: how adhoc smart waste makes used-clothing collection more efficient – published in VKS News, issue 294.

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Die AWR nutzt innovative Sensortechnik von adhoc networks bei der Altgerätesammlungnews

The AWR uses innovative sensor technology from adhoc networks to collect electronic waste

The Abfallwirtschaft Rendsburg-Eckernförde GmbH (AWR) collects and recycles municipal waste in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district, serving around 280,000 residents. To provide excellent service and achieve high recycling rates, AWR collects old electronic devices not only at recycling centers but also through over 25 neighborhood collection containers. Given the vast area covered—Rendsburg-Eckernförde is the largest district in

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🚀 adhoc smart waste Packman – Die smarte Lösung für Pressbehälter! ♻️news

🚀 New: adhoc smart waste Packman – The smart solution for compactors! ♻️

We are pleased to present our latest product: Packman, the innovative reporting system for press containers! 🎉 💡 What is Packman? Packman is a state-of-the-art monitoring system for press containers that provides a complete overview of the condition of all presses. It collects data such as fill level, pressing operations, geo-position and temperature and transfers

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Tolle Woche auf der IFAT Messe in München!Events

Great week at the IFAT exhibition in Munich!

What a great week it was at IFAT! We had the pleasure of meeting so interested visitors at our booth and sharing our passion for smart waste management and sustainability. A big thank you 🙏 to everyone who stopped by, explored our technology, or just enjoyed a handful of peanuts 🥜from our 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡-𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 dispenser.

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♻️ adhoc smart waste ist auf der IFAT München 2024! 🌍Events

♻️ 𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗰 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 is at IFAT Munich 2024! 🌍

We are very pleased to be part of IFAT worldwide Munich 2024. From May 13 to 17, you will find us in 📍Hall A5, booth 116📍. There we will be presenting our latest generation of sensors and innovative features of our web platform! 🚀 At adhoc networks GmbH, we develop our innovative sensors and the

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adhoc smart waste im Fernsehennews

adhoc smart waste on TV

Our smart waste solution and our “Oscar” sensor in use at the Norderstedt Betriebsamt on TV: Link to artice and TV Spot (german)

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Verbesserte Entleerungserkennung – Jetzt verfügbar!Smart Waste

Enhanced collection detection – now available!

Collection detection from now on via acceleration and fill level (two methods)* Notification and verification option in case of implausible data Graphs for data analysis available in the collection menu *Functionality may require a sensor firmware update, please contact support. Collection events of containers emptied by crane vehicle are detected automatically. To do this, the

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Kleine Sensoren, große Wirkung! adhoc networks im IHK Magazin

Small sensors, big effect! adhoc networks featured in IHK magazine

Small sensors, big effect! The Lübeck Chamber of Industry and Commerce has published an article about our innovative smartwaste solution. By improving efficiency in waste disposal, we reduce CO2 emissions and save costs. And we have more in store. 🚀 Read more here: https://www.ihk.de/schleswig-holstein/ihk-magazin/hl-juni-2023-adhoc-networks-5806038

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ABK setzt auf adhoc Smart Waste! 100 Unterflursysteme in Kiel mit Sensoren ausgestattetnews

ABK relies on adhoc Smart Waste! 100 underfloor systems in Kiel equipped with sensors

Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Kiel (ABK) is digitizing waste collection by deploying our Smart Waste solution in 100 underground systems and thus is improving ecological and economic sustainability. Underground systems are becoming increasingly popular, especially in urban areas. The systems use less space than above-ground containers. At the same time, the larger volume of the containers allows a

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Norderstedt optimiert Logistik und steigert Bürgerzufriedenheit mit adhoc smart wastenews

Norderstedt optimizes logistics and increases citizens quality of life with adhoc smart waste

The operating department (Betriebsamt) of the city of Norderstedt has been using the adhoc smart waste system in approximately 90 depot containers since the end of last year. In addition to textiles and paper, electronic waste containers are also monitored. The main motivation is to optimize logistics in order to reduce effort and CO2 emissions

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Entsorgungsbetriebe Lübeck starten mit 160 Smart Waste Systemen in Altkleider und Altpapier Containernnews

Waste disposal companies in Lübeck are starting with 160 smart waste systems in used clothing and waste paper containers

After a successful trial phase with the adhoc smart waste system, EBL is now starting productive operation to optimize logistics with the help of fill level monitoring. Following a successful trial phase, Entsorgungsbetriebe Lübeck (EBL) is starting operation in 160 containers with the adhoc networks fill level monitoring system. In the first step, textiles and

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adhoc networks ist Vodafone Business Case des MonatsSmart Waste

adhoc networks is Vodafone Business Case of the Month

adhoc networks has partnered up with Vodafone to utilize their mobile network services! For our smart waste product excellent connectivity is key, so we looked for a strong partner to enable us to offer our services reliably around the globe. Check out their Business Case Study (german only): Link to Vodafone Business Case Download PDF

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adhoc smart waste einfach erklärt!Smart Waste

adhoc smart waste simply explained!

Click here to watch the video (YouTube)!

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adhoc networks veröffentlicht den kleinsten Smart Waste Sensor der Welt!news

adhoc networks introducing worlds smallest smart waste sensor!

We are proud to announce, that we have released our latest sensor development for our smart waste product – the Oscar! The new sensor is providing all the features of his bigger brother at a much smaller footprint – it is the worlds smallest smart waste sensor to date, thereby unlocking new potential applications. Development

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adhoc smart waste in der aktuellen Ausgabe von Müll und Abfallnews

adhoc smart waste in the current issue of garbage and waste

In the 12/2022 issue of the trade journal Müll und Abfall, we explain why fill level systems in waste containers have not yet gained widespread acceptance and how we design our product and service so that the added value can be realized as easily as possible! Download article as pdf (only german)

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Ergänzung unserer adhoc smart waste Lösung um eine mobile FüllstandsanwendungSmart Waste

Extending our adhoc smart waste solution by a mobile fill level application

Adding another member to the smart waste solution soon: Position and Fill level tracking of mobile compactors! In addition to our proven fill level monitoring system for stationary containers, we will add another product to our smart waste solution. The solution is specifically designed for mobile applications, like compactors, which are being moved from one

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Warum Füllstandsmessung in Abfallbehältern einfach Sinn machtSmart Waste

Why level measurement in waste containers simply makes sense

Do you want to know, why fill level monitoring simply makes sense? Please check out the following slides for information. Our data shows, it is possibe to save valuable resources with measuring the fill levels in the waste containers and organizing the collections accordingly. In order to make it as simple as possible for our

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Release Vartios Cloud 1.0 & Mobile Appnews

Release Vartios Cloud 1.0 & Mobile App

After previewing the new vartios platform on IFAT fair in Munich, it is being rolled out to our customers on July 4th 2022. The mobile app is now also available for download in Google Playstore and Apple Store. Vartios Cloud Platform 1.0 New features: Complete visual makeover incl. dark mode Dashboard including summary and individual

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Preview der neuen Vartios Plattform auf der IFAT in München!news

Preview of the new Vartios platform at the IFAT in Munich!

A lot of great features and a fresh new look: We will be showcasing the new vartios platform at the IFAT in Munich from May 30th to June 3rd! The latest version of the vartios platform makes fill level monitoring even more easy! The completely new designed dashboard gives you the the overview over all

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Entsorgungsbetriebe Lübeck und adhoc networks starten gemeinsame Erprobungnews

Entsorgungsbetriebe Lübeck and adhoc networks are starting joint testphase

Entsorgungsbetriebe Lübeck starting testphase with innovative fill level measurement in paper container. Detection of blocked hatches will save time and money in the future. The joint testphase of Entsorgungsbetriebe Lübeck (EBL) and adhoc networks GmbH to prototype the innovative fill level measurement will last several months. Apart from the usual fill level, EBL wants to

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adhoc networks @ IFAT Munich 2022Events

adhoc networks @ IFAT Munich 2022

Visit us at the IFAT Munich from May 30th to June 3rd! Our data shows that substantial savings in costs and CO2 emissions are possible by using fill level monitoring in the waste disposal business! We are supplying everything you need to harvest these savings and in addition, we are keeping the complete system operational

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Wir suchen Werkstudent:innen Frontend und Backend DevelopmentKarriere

Wir suchen Werkstudent:innen Frontend und Backend Development

Wir suchen für unser Start-Up Team in Norderstedt kreative Elektrotechniker, Ingenieure, Informatiker und Allroundtalente die uns als Werks

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