Infineon Technologies
New UWB application lab in Graz
Infineon Technologies has established and developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria.
The lab focuses on advancing UWB technology, exploring innovative use cases, and delivering real-world applications for automotive, industrial, IoT, and consumer markets. Ultra-Wideband (UWB) is a cutting-edge wireless communication technology enabling precise and secured localization but also allows data exchange and sensing.
The UWB lab shall further accelerate innovation-to-customer value. By integrating cutting-edge research with practical testing, the lab serves as a hub for collaboration with international customers, research institutions, and technology partners. Furthermore, Infineon’s commitment to UWB as a transformative technology follows the acquisition of 3db Access AG, an Ultra-Wideband pioneer, in 2023 and the announcement in May 2025 of joining the board of directors of the FiRa Consortium, the leading global organization shaping the future of UWB.
UWB cutting edge wireless technology
Enabling precise and secured localization, as well as data transmission and sensing, Ultra-Wideband (UWB) is a cutting-edge wireless communication technology. While technologies like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi have their own strengths, UWB stands out by offering enhanced security features and centimeter-level accuracy, making it particularly suitable for applications in Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles, healthcare, and more. Its robustness and resilience to interference further solidify its role as a key enabler across multiple industries:
- Automotive: Powering secured keyless car access and safety-critical features like child presence detection in the vehicle.
- IoT and Smart Devices: Supporting untracked (indoor) navigation and precise positioning, asset tracking, and providing spatial awareness for smart home automation.
- Industrial Applications: Enabling precise localization for robotics and logistics solutions as well as precise warehouse management.
The global demand for UWB-enabled devices is expected to grow significantly as automotive and smartphone manufacturers increasingly integrate this technology. According to Grand View Research, by 2030 the UWB market is expected to reach $4.7 billion USD, a significant leap from $1.4 billion USD in 2021 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.9% during this period.1
Strong secured, connected portfolio
The UWB application Lab in Graz is Infineon’s first facility fully tailored to UWB technology. Designed to enable flexible testing, the lab supports solutions ranging from small IoT devices to full vehicle systems. With cutting-edge equipment such as motion-capture systems, autonomous robots, and wireless control technologies, the lab ensures precise and reproducible testing environments.
