LoRa Wireless Technology Enables Intelligent Industrial Application Management

EasyReach's LoRa-based IoT solution connects industrial equipment to the cloud.
Camarillo, CA, December 2018 - Semtech Corporation (NASDAQ: SMTC), a leading provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and advanced algorithms, has announced that EasyReach Solutions, an Indian startup focused on delivering smart IoT solutions for industrial applications, has incorporated Semtech's LoRa® devices and wireless radio frequency technology (LoRa technology) in its industrial and smart vehicle monitoring products.
"Semtech's LoRa technology has helped us to remotely monitor devices and vehicles in ways we never envisioned." said Amol Vedak, founder and director of EasyReach. "LoRa wireless technology provides us with a smarter approach to industrial resource management, and proven, flexible sensors help us accomplish customized solutions for our needs."
EasyReach's LoRa sensors have been developed to enable functions such as current testing, temperature reading and GPS location. All sensors are compatible with the LoRaWAN™ protocol and have been validated for GPS tracking capabilities beyond 8 km line-of-sight.EasyReach's LoRa-based smart industrial applications include sensors for steam traps, concrete mixers, forklifts, diesel tankers, backhoes, water meters and trucks. To date, EasyReach has deployed more than 600 IoT node projects, resulting in savings for customers through the implementation of an efficient industrial management platform.
"The benefits of integrating Semtech's LoRa technology into industrial asset management solutions go far beyond simply providing location information; many supply chain and industrial management companies want to more efficiently monitor the health of their equipment and predict maintenance," Semtech IoT, wireless and sensor product director said Vivek Mohan. "LoRa technology is ideal for low-power asset management applications because the technology makes the solution scalable, proven and easy to implement in existing infrastructure and equipment."
About Semtech's LoRa® Devices and Wireless RF Technology
Semtech's LoRa devices and wireless RF technology is a widely adopted long-range, low-power IoT solution that supports telcos, IoT application developers and system integrators in deploying low-cost and interoperable IoT networks, gateways, sensors, module products and IoT services globally with the required feature set. IoT networks based on the LoRaWANTM specification have been deployed in over 100 countries, and Semtech is a founding member of the LoRaAlliance™, the fastest growing IoT industry organization for low-power wide-area network applications. To learn more about how to enable the Internet of Things with LoRa, visit Semtech's LoRa website and join the LoRa community for free training and access to an online industry catalog that will showcase how to find the products you need to build your ideal IoT application.
About EasyReach
EasyReach strives to be one of the top IoT solution companies in India, building solutions that specifically address Indian issues while following Indian constraints. They are building IoT solutions for the retail industry to improve productivity, track assets and increase ROI for brands and retailers, and EasyReach plans to eventually bring its products to other verticals with similar needs. Currently, EasyReach is one of the largest cloud-controlled digital signage providers in India, with over 3,000 locations deployed across the country.
About Semtech
Semtech Corporation is a leading provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products and advanced algorithms for high-end consumer applications, enterprise computing, communications and industrial equipment, all built to benefit the engineering community and the world at large. Committed to reducing its environmental impact and that of its products, the company's internal green program seeks to reduce waste through materials and manufacturing process control, the use of green technologies and resource-conserving design. Since going public in 1967, Semtech has been listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SMTC.