frogblue company
frogblue offers smart building solutions based on its own frogblue Bluetooth® mesh network, which are 100 percent made in Germany with the highest standard of quality. The system is based on intelligent control modules, the frogs, which are installed directly in flush boxes behind the light switch, lamp outlet, distribution box or suspended ceiling. The modular solution is installed quickly, can be extended at any time and is energy efficient. Neither routing of cables nor IT installations, switchboard or central stations are necessary. frogblue is suitable for retrofit as well as new buildings, from a single apartment to office buildings. The company based in Kaiserslautern is VDE-certified, a member of the ZVEI, ZVEH, the economic initiative Smart Living and SmartHome Initiative Germany as well as the German Design Council. Founder and CEO, Dr. Ralf Hinkel, has more than 30 years' experience in the electronics industry and already successfully founded several high-tech businesses.
Dr. Ralf Hinkel
Why frogblue
Why frogblue is trusted
Made in Germany
Hardware and software engineered and produced in Kaiserslautern, in the heart of the Pfalz.
VDE-certified
Certified by the VDE and built to recognised German quality standards.
Patented Bluetooth Mesh
Decentralised, local-first communication between modules — frogblue's own patented technology.
Camera-technology heritage
Founded by the team behind MOBOTIX AG, with deep expertise in IP video and door-station imaging.
Recognised by industry
Member of the ZVEI, ZVEH, the Smart Living initiative, SmartHome Initiative Germany and the German Design Council.
No single point of failure
Logic and credentials live in the devices, not in a rack — the building keeps running locally.
Born in Mainz, Ralf Hinkel studied informatics and electrical engineering at TU Kaiserslautern. In 1989 he graduated with the topic autonomous mobile robots for cleaning technology. Founded in Kaiserslautern by Dr. Hinkel, the QUADRIGA Ltd. developed the arising laser-diode automatic level laser for Bosch, Würth, Stanley and Dewalt. In 1999 he founded the listed company MOBOTIX AG and, as technology leader, developed IP Cameras and Software for Video-Security-Solutions with about 400 employees and global export. Today Ralf Hinkel is founder and CEO of frogblue and is in charge of the company strategy and product development.
René Hinkel
René Hinkel completed the dual education system in electrical engineering. The topic of his bachelors degree about dimmer electronics laid the foundation for his future direction. Born in Kaiserslautern, he founded the technology company Abionix GmbH together with his father in 2014, which later transitioned into the frogblue TECHNOLOGY GmbH. At frogblue he is in charge of development and production. As the brain behind the frogs he still oversees every layout and certification. His multi-channel dimmer got patented. René Hinkel works side by side with his father on new innovative solutions for house- and building-automation. His focus lies on high quality and reliability as well as easy installation and handling.
frogblue is a young dynamic company with its headquarters in Kaiserslautern. Advance in knowledge, long-term experience in business and solid financing are the backbone of an innovation-based corporate philosophy. Our focus is on the fast-growing market for intelligent living and working.
Smart Buildings Know-How
Our training programs offer professional training about the frogblue system. We’ll support you to always be up-to-date with Smart Building Technology.
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