Integrating the Elvaco Connectivity Platform in Your Metering and Control Devices
In today’s fast-moving world of consumption metering, reliable and efficient connectivity is key. As a trusted metering specialist, Elvaco equips your solution with everything you need to succeed — integrated, flexible, and tailored modules implemented in a complete ecosystem designed to accelerate your time to market and ensure long-term performance.
Why choose Elvaco as your OEM partner
Elvaco specializes in delivering tailored OEM solutions to help partners bring high-quality metering connectivity products to market – faster and more efficiently.
Partnering with Elvaco means choosing a reliable, forward-thinking team that is committed to your success, both today and in the future.
Collaborative Design Process
We work closely throughout the project. In the joint requirements and design phase, we ensure that both parties are aligned – so the end result meets or exceeds your technical needs and expectations.
Fast Time to Market
Our experienced hardware and software teams accelerate your product development without requiring extensive internal design resources. You benefit from reduced lead times and lower development costs.
Long-Term Product Ownership
Once your product is launched, we take full responsibility for its lifecycle. From ongoing maintenance to continuous improvement of both hardware and software, we ensure your solution remains up-to-date and reliable.
Expertise in Metering Connectivity
With decades of experience in the metering industry, we know what works. We stay ahead by continuously evaluating emerging technologies and innovations. Our deep understanding of all major metering protocols and connectivity standards enables us to identify and implement the best solution for your specific needs.
We have solid experience working with a wide range of communication technologies, including M-Bus, wireless M-Bus (wM-Bus), OMS versions 4 and 5, as well as modern LPWAN standards such as LoRaWAN and NB-IoT. This expertise ensures our solutions are both future-proof and perfectly aligned with your infrastructure requirements.
OEM process at Elvaco
With Elvaco connectivity inside, you benefit from seamless key management and (app) support for trouble-free deployment. To ensure easy integration, everything we do is based on proven standards. If you want, you can use our systems to receive data, but you can also choose your own integration if that suits you better.
What you can expect as an OEM partner to Elvaco
As an OEM partner to Elvaco, you gain access to a complete logistics solution that covers every stage of the process - from production integration to the secure handling of encryption keys and full traceability of each device.
Our offering also includes integrated support tools, such as mobile applications, designed to streamline and simplify in-field deployments. Additionally, we ensure seamless data access throughout the entire chain, making it easy to retrieve and utilize data—from individual data points in the field to fully accessible and actionable insights in the cloud.
An overview of an OEM project
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Project kick-off |
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Feasibility check |
Assess whether the solution fits your product (e.g., battery capacity, form factor for a new module, etc.) |
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Proof of Concept (PoC)
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A low-commitment PoC is offered, with a one-time fee covering R&D and support. |
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Specification updates |
Adjustments based on insights gained from the PoC |
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Development and Evaluation Samples (ES) |
Solution development and delivery of evaluation samples. [100 units / PoC + 3 months] |
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Market launch |
Commercial rollout of the solution. [ES + 2 months] |
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Ongoing product management |
Lifecycle support and integration of new connectivity options within the existing platform |
Our OEM portfolio and references
Elvaco has an extensive experience in OEM solutions together with some of the largest well-known meter manufacturers. We focus on delivering comprehensive end-to-end automation solutions for consumption metering — with a strong emphasis on heat. Our core strength lies in accurate and reliable remote reading of heat meters, backed by years of experience and proven technology.
We can support connectivity for any type of field device, such as heat, water, gas, electricity, or beyond. Our solutions also enable automation features like valve control, helping create seamless, integrated infrastructures for consumption data.
More benefits of our products:
- Tailored integration
- Flexible power supply
- Access to the Elvaco Connectivity Platform
- Long-term lifecycle management
- Proven LPWAN expertise
- Top-tier quality and reliability
- Holistic connectivity ecosystem
- Open standards
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Learn more: to case study Enertec Hameln
Ready to equip your product with reliable connectivity? Looking ahead to the future of IoT? Let’s talk.