Electronic Specifier walks through the top 5 IoT products released this December 2025.
Siemens launches digital twin platform to speed software defined vehicle development
Siemens has unveiled a new digital twin platform aimed at speeding up the development of software-defined vehicles, as carmakers grapple with the growing complexity of integrating hardware and software across advanced systems.
The industrial technology group said its PAVE360 Automotive product is an off-the-shelf, Cloud-based digital twin designed to allow automakers and suppliers to begin full-system vehicle development from the first day of a programme. Siemens claims this can cut setup times from months to days, potentially accelerating the rollout of advanced driver-assistance systems, autonomous driving functions, and in-vehicle infotainment.
Taoglas unveils three new chip antennas as demand for compact IoT connectivity accelerates
Taoglas, the San Diego-based RF components specialist, has expanded its line-up of low-cost ceramic chip antennas aimed at manufacturers of next-generation connected devices, introducing three models designed for Wi-Fi 6/7, UWB, and ISM-band applications.
The ILA.257, ILA.68, and ILA.89 antennas, unveiled this week, use low temperature co-fired ceramic technology to deliver high radiation efficiency and stable performance in increasingly compact device layouts. Taoglas said the new components require less keep-out area than rival products, a constraint that has become more pressing as designers integrate multiple radios into ever smaller consumer, industrial, and wearable hardware.
Copilot.cx launches Copilot STAR to unify smart-home apps across multiple IoT platforms
Software-as-a-service platform Copilot.cx has launched Copilot STAR, a new solution designed to simplify smart-home development by allowing manufacturers to deploy products across multiple IoT platforms through a single app framework.
The innovation addresses one of the sector’s enduring challenges: device fragmentation. Currently, consumers often need separate apps for each connected device, from lighting to thermostats and security systems. Copilot STAR says it consolidates these into a single, brand-controlled app, enabling a seamless user experience regardless of the underlying IoT technology.
Renesas launches dual-band wi-fi 6 microcontrollers to power next-generation low-energy IoT devices
Renesas Electronics has expanded its connectivity portfolio with two new microcontrollers aimed at meeting surging demand for ultra-low-power, always-connected IoT devices.
The Japanese semiconductor group unveiled the RA6W1, a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 MCU, and the RA6W2, which integrates Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth LE. Renesas also introduced fully integrated wireless modules with built-in antennas, protocol stacks, and pre-validated RF connectivity, targeting developers seeking shorter design cycles and lower compliance risk.
ABAX launches site operations platform to simplify real-time asset tracking
ABAX has moved to broaden its position in the asset-tracking market with the launch of ABAX Site Operations, a simplified real-time location system aimed at businesses seeking faster oversight of equipment across sites, warehouses, and yards.
The Larvik-based company, one of Europe’s larger providers of connected mobility and smart operations technology, said this week that the new platform offers a unified view of moving vehicles and equipment, combining mapping tools with automation and systems integration. The aim is to cut delays, streamline workflows, and reduce the time workers spend searching for tools or inventory.
