asut Conference “Shaping the Future of IoT – Technologies, Business Models, Security”

March 11, 2025, by Jürg Meierhofer, Expert Group Smart Services

The IoT Conference 2025, held on March 11 at the Trafo Hallen Baden, was a resounding success, offering an inspiring glimpse into the future of the Internet of Things (IoT). Under the theme “Shaping the Future of IoT – Technologies, Business Models, Security,” around 20 speakers from industry, research and development, as well as providers and users, presented innovative solutions and application examples to the audience of several hundred people.

While the entire Expert Group was invited to attend the conference under special conditions (including some free tickets), the group also actively contributed to the conference in two significant ways. At the start of the conference, Jürg Meierhofer participated in a panel discussion and shared thoughts about value creation models by IoT-based smart services.

Additionally, Gerrit Schatte, Head of Digital Products at Kistler, delivered a noteworthy presentation. He showcased impressive examples of how Kistler, a leading measurement systems manufacturer, is successfully creating entirely new business areas with digital products through the integration of hardware and software. These digital products enable Kistler not only to offer precise measurement systems but also comprehensive digital solutions that open up new markets and applications. Gerrit Schatte presented three case studies:

• Onboard Rail Monitoring for online noise monitoring for rail head conditioning.
• Structural Health Monitoring for monitoring the structural health of bridges.
• Acceleration of flight tests through advanced data analysis and management platforms.

The presentation demonstrated how Kistler is developing innovative solutions through the integration of IoT and digital products, effectively addressing customer challenges and opening new business fields.

A big thank you goes to the organizers of asut for this inspiring exchange, which made the future of IoT tangible and provided important impulses for the further development and application of these technologies.