Infineon Technologies has established a dedicated Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Application Lab in Graz, Austria. Developed in collaboration with Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), 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 localisation but also allows data exchange and sensing.
The UWB lab, together with Infineon’s connectivity portfolio, will 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 organisation shaping the future of UWB.
Maurizio Skerlj, Senior Vice President and Product Line Manager for Authentication and Identity Solutions at Infineon Connected Secure Systems, emphasised the lab’s role: “The establishment of our state-of-the-art UWB Application Lab demonstrates Infineon’s leadership in secured connected technologies. This lab will help us leverage UWB’s full potential, advancing solutions that make everyday life smarter and safer – from automotive access to IoT applications.”
Christina Hirschl, CEO Silicon Austria Labs: “This cutting-edge lab was realised in record time, thanks to our strong partnership with Infineon. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and tools, this lab is now ready to harness the vast possibilities of UWB technology, driving game-changing innovations with Infineon chips that will shape the future.”
UWB cutting edge wireless technology
Enabling precise and secured localisation, 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 centimetre-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 localisation 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, a significant leap from $1.4 billion in 2021 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 18.9% during this period.
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.
The company’s robust connectivity portfolio is well-suited to the expanding market demand for secure and precise localisation and sensing. This expertise complements Infineon’s connectivity range, which includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC solutions.
Strengthening global UWB leadership
Infineon’s commitment to UWB solutions for secured fine ranging, precise positioning and smart presence detection, is complemented by its active involvement in the FiRa Consortium, having joined the board of directors in May 2025. Additionally, Infineon is involved in associated standardisation bodies like IEEE or CCC as well as the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) to simplify and harmonise global technological standards. This engagement ensures Infineon contributions to the standardisation and adoption of UWB technology on a global scale.
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