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Specialist provider of high performing, robust and reliable antenna solutions
46%
26%
10%
18%
Sweden Other EU
Other Europe Rest of world
SEK 62mAdjusted EBITDA
2017
Smarteq is part of Allgon Group
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• Smarteq Wireless acquired Åkerströms in 2015, and the
name Allgon was acquired to represent the new group
• The companies develop, deliver and sell robust wireless
products and systems for streamlining and increasing
competitiveness within the industrial landscape
• Allgon is headquartered in Kista, Sweden
Allgon is a group of niched companies Business units
SEK 451mSales
2017
292Employees
Radio Remote
Control
Connectivity Industrial IOT
Revenue split 2017, excluding TeleRadio (acquired 2018)
Geographical Business units
First NorthListed on
6Companies
35%
46%
19%
Connectivity Radio Remote Control IIOT
Allgon Supply
Management and organization
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Management team Geographical footprint and organization
1) Allgon Supply supports the main business areas and is responsible for Allgon' s global purchasing and own production in China
Johan Hårdén
CEO
With the group
since 2011
Sten Hildemar
CFO
With the group
since 2014
Yasemin Heper
Mårtensson
CEO Smarteq AB
With the group
since 2016
Christian Olsson
CEO Allgon
Supply
With the group
since 2011
Jan-Åke Lindqvist
CEO Wireless
System Integration
Sweden AB
With the group
since 2016
Allgon has a slim and efficient organization
Satmission
HQ
Allgon,
Smarteq
Wireless and
WSI HQ
IIOX HQ
Åkerströms
HQ
Allgon
Supply
Tele Radio HQ
Tele Radio
production
• Swedish specialist company with 40+ years ofantenna design expertise.
• Provide RF expertise to technology leading and innovative global companies.
• R&D team based in Stockholm, Sweden.
• Conducts direct sales to OEM, sales throughdistribution partners in 20+ countries
• Collaboration with global system suppliers.
• Long-term manufacturing partners in Germanyand in Asia (Shanghai and Taiwan).
• Own the rights to market and sell the Kathreinafter market assortment for Automotive.
• Certified according to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001
In 2017 Smarteq deliveredantennas
to customers in 42 countries
During 2017 Smarteq delivered products to more than 42 different countries
Top-10 countriesNorwaySwedenDenmarkUKGermanyFinlandFranceSwitzerlandUSAJapan
Smarteq sales offices in Sweden, Japan, Italy and France
Aim
Applications for cooperative intelligent transport systems are enabled by V2X communication. The project aim is to develop 5G technologies suited for V2X communication
Objectives
Develop 5G vehicular antenna systems design and test methods for below and above 6 GHz
Develop signal processing methods for the ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLCC) and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) 5G services to support C-ITS applications
Partners
Chalmers University, Bluetest, Ericsson, Keysight, Smarteq, SP, Volvo Cars
Project Leader
Professor Fredrik Brännström
Professor Erik Ström, Head of ChaseOn / GHz Center
S M A R T E Q P A R T I C I P A T E S I N R E S E A R C H P R O G R A M S S U C H A S C H A S E O N - A N T E N N A S Y S T E M S 5 G F O R V 2 X C O M M U N I C A T I O N
B U S I N E S S A R E A S
AMR – Smart Metering
Charging poles for EV
Battery Back-up Pack
Trucks
Premium Cars
Construction Equipment
Buses
Forest Machines
System Integrators
Fleet Management
Mounting Equipment
Manufacturing
Parking meters
Vending machines
VEHICLES ENERGY INDUSTRY
SmartInside(embedded) LPCA LPCA MiMo AllDisc SmartDisc
Base 128, 1123, 1131, 2500 MaxiMag, MidiMag MiniMag MiniWing SmartWing SmartBlade ANT GPS/GNSS HG
Characteristics / Radio System
• Custom made and optimized according to request
• High performance
▪ Combination antenna
• Extremely rugged
• Low profile
• 2G/3G/4G MiMofunctionality
• Combination antenna
• Extremely rugged
• Low profile
• Low profile• Rugged• High performing • Different
configurations available
• Low profile• Rugged• High performing • Different
configurations available
• Selection of antenna bases to be used with rod according to system / frequency of interest
• Base 128 with swivel functionality
• Selection of antenna bases with high magnetic strength able to handle long rod according to relevant system/ frequency
• Small antenna base with high magnetic strength
• Strong adhesive• Flexible installation
• Combination antenna
• Ideal for fleetmanagement
• Strong adhesive• Flexible installation• Embedded
• Strong adhesive• Flexible
installation
▪ Combination antenna
• Extremely rugged • Low profile• Can be fitted
with rod according to relevant system/ frequency
• Small size• Strong adhesive• Flexible
installation
IP classification Customized • IP67 • IP67 • IP6K9K • IP67 • IP67 • (IP67) • IP67 • IP67 • IP67 • IP67 • IP67
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Optional rod selection CB / VHF / UHF / FM
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ISM 433/444MHz ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
LTE450 / TETRA 450-470MHz
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ISM 868MHz / LoRa / SigFox
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Cellular 2G/3G/4G ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿⦿
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Cellular 4G 700MHz
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Zigbee/WiFi2,4/5GHz
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GPS / Glonass ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
SELCTION OF VEHICLE ANTENNAS
http://smarteq.com/product-search/
EmbeddeTRA169/450/
868/900/2400
707186,707181 710097,710102
710103, 710254 LP400 LPCA AllDisc SmartDisc SmartTube
LP800/801/802 LP868 LPA922 VPD70/VPD90 LTE Omni
Characteristics
Custom made and optimized according to request.
Rugged design. Special made for plug-in to 16 and 19 mm holes.
High performing terminal antennas for internal or external usage.
Low profile. Two fixing screws.
Low profile combination antenna, ideal for concen-trator units. Hole mounted, ø 19 mm.
Low profile, high per-forming, rugged hole mounted, ø 19 mm antenna. Different variants available.
Co-polarized, Extremely durable, hole mounted ø 19 mm or tape mount.
Omnidirectional. Combinations and optimi-zationaccording to customer’s requirement.
Co-polarized, Enhanced electrical isolation, center screw or 2 fixing screws.
Co-polarized, Low profile, Hole mounted, ø 19 mm.Two fixing screws.
Directional, 11 dBi gain.Use 2 pcs for Mimo.
Directional, 7 dBi gain, Smart Design,
Directional 7 dBi
IP Classification IP67 IP44 IP67 IP6K9K IP67 IP44/IP67 IP67 IP67 IP44
169 MHz ⦿ ⦿
ISM433/444 ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
LTE450 /TETRA 450-470 MHz ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
ISM868 MHz / LoRa / SigFox
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Cellular 2G/3G/4G ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
LTE698 ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
Zigbee/WLAN,2400 MHz ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
Internal/Embedded ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
External/Rugged ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
High gain/Directional ⦿ ⦿ ⦿
EXAMPLEPRODUCT OVERVIEW
Energy & Industry
• High RF performance • Robust and reliable • Fast and easy to install • Customizations available
Customer Requirements
• Car design objectives: Completely concealed
• State of the art RF performing antennas
• Antennas for tracking, positioning, infotainment,
telephone, satellite radio Sirius/XM (US market)
• Requires a specialist development partner able to
work in close collaboration
Solution: Customized embedded antennas
• Concealed antennas for 2G/3G/4G 698-960/1710-2690MHz, combined with GNSS. Sirius/XM antennas.
• Development of concealed/embedded antenna solutions in close collaboration since 2004.
• As an active development partner, Smarteq has optimized antenna performance, total cost and integration
Smarteq currently supplies antennas to all Bentley models including the new Continental GT.
C A S E : E M B E D D E D A N T E N N A S
Challenges
• Demand for high performing antennas
• Car design objectives: Completely concealed
• Antennas for tracking, positioning,
infotainment, telephone, satellite radio
Sirius/XM (US market)
• Required a specialist development partner
Solution
• Development of concealed/embedded antenna solutions in close collaboration since 2004.
• As an active development partner, Smarteq has optimized antenna performance, total cost and integration
• Concealed antennas for 2G/3G/4G 698-960/1710-2690MHz, combined with GNSS. Sirius/XM antennas.
C A S E : O F F - R O A D V E H I C L E S – C R U C I A L C O N N E C T I O N
Solution: LPCA low profile antenna• Developed the high performing LPCA antenna
platform - Low profile, no rod for CDMA450, 2G/3G/4G, GNSS+WiFi
• Available versions with MIMO for Cellular+WIFI
• Extremely robust design
• Multifunctional antenna
• Customized solutions possible to fulfill every need
Customer Requirements
• Constant connectivity, to all types of machine data
• Extreme environmental conditions: temperature,
vibration, impact
• Antenna position and performance critical for reliability
➢ Warnings / alarms to avoid major repairs and downtime:
Remote service support, provide training, troubleshoot
problems, adjust machine settings, update software
➢ Forest machines: Value-optimized efficient bucking,
optimizing value extraction based on preferences.
Assortment and length based on a list of priorities.
Customer Requirements
➢ Worldwide wireless connectivity
➢ Withstand the toughest work environments
➢ Extensive product lifetime
➢ Excellent radio performance
➢ Versatile, enables customized configurations
C A S E : O N - R O A D L O A D H A N D L I N G
Mechanical testing✓ Storage✓ Temperature cycling✓ Temperature shock✓ Impact✓ Salt mist✓ Humidity temp cycling✓ Lead Pull out strength✓ Vibration and chock test✓ Fluids
Solution: AllDisc Combi 2G/3G/4G, WiFi, GNSS
• Extremely mechanically stable
• Proven functionality at third party test institute according to VW standard
• High RF performance
• Configurable, cables, connectors, colours, RF-systems
• IP6K9K
C A S E : S Y S T E M D E L I V E R Y A N T E N N A + E C U
Solution
✓ Collaboration between Smarteq and Actia with focus on commercial vehicles
✓ Both companies are IATF 16949 certified
✓ Verified and tested antennas together with ECU
✓ Off-the-shelf solution to reduce time to market
✓ Customizable hardware platform
✓ Multi-communication channels (LTE, WiFI, Bluetooth)…)
Customer Requirements
• The customer required a system supplier and a turn-
key solution involving both ECU and antenna
• Off the shelf open connectivity platform
• Automotive-grade products designed for harsh
environment
• IATF16949 certified Tier 1 supplier required
• Interfaces CAN, WiFi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Digital I/O,
Positioning, Telecom, USB
Customer Requirements
➢ Full function of EV-charger at arrival to station
➢ Notification of vacant charger
➢ Fast/smooth wireless billing
Solution: SmartDisc 2G/3G/4G antenna
• Durable mechanical design
• Proven functionality over >10 years and millions of installations
• Ideal for public facilities/areas
• High RF performance
Mechanical testing✓Storage✓Temperature cycling✓Temperature shock✓Impact✓Salt mist✓Humidity temp cycling✓Lead Pull out strength✓Vibration and chock test✓Fluids
C A S E : E V C H A R G I N G S T A T I O N - M A R K E T L E A D I N G A N T E N N A S
C A S E : S M A R T E L E C T R I C I T Y M E T E R I N G – M A R K E T L E A D I N G A N T E N N A S
Customer Requirements• The Nordics has been in the forefront of smart
metering since roll-outs commenced in Finland and
Sweden 2006.
• Need for high volumes of high performing and reliable
antennas, preferably vandal proof
• Need for wide range of antennas for different
applications
• Fast and easy installation necessary to minimize cost
• Often intended for outdoor use, IP class requirements
• Different form factor demands
• Ground plane independent if possible
Solution• Smarteq has delivered antennas for smart metering
since the start. • In order to optimize connectivity performance and
cost for smart metering, Smarteq has taken an active part as development partner of robust, reliable and high performing antennas.
• Smarteq has a broad range of antennas to fulfill most needs for companies providing smart meters.
• Customized solutions can be developed for specific requirements / applications.
Smarteq is antenna supplier to several leading
providers of smart meters and utilities.
C A S E : F L E E T M A N A G E M E N T A N D I N T E R N E T O N - B O A R D
Customer Requirements
• Increasing demand for WiFi on-board
• Reliable connectivity
• Roaming
Solution
• 4 x 2G/3G/4G antenna, SmartDisc
• 1 x 2G/3G/4G antenna + GPS, SmartDisc combi
• MIMO configuration
C A S E : B U S N E T W O R K S I N F R A N C E – I N T E G R A T E D S Y S T E M
Customer Requirements
Bus network in Angouleme, France. Functionalities:
• Geolocalisation: Security, Real time delay and schedule, Customer information.
• Installation issues: Mixed bus fleet, 70 % with fiber roof and 30% with metallic roof.
• TETRA 415-430 MHz: Security, Customer information, Bus schedules, Incidents, delays, Strikes.
• Traceability with WIFI: Motor alarm, Fuelling, km, Name of driver, Incidents.
• Future services 868 MHz: Call center for assistance to persons with disabilities, Traffic lights priority.
Solution
• Bus network is fully equipped with Smarteq’s LPCA antenna, 120 x4 jumpers, TETRA base station antennas and coupling systems from Kathrein
• 868 MHz SMARTEQ antennas for traffic light management (next step for future needs)
• System delivered with Kathrein France