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We are proudly member of the UWB Alliance

needCode in 2025 has proudly joined the UWB Alliance, reinforcing our dedication to pioneering UWB and contributing to its global standardization and deployment across diverse industries.

We work with Industry Leaders

Purpose of the Partnership

Since 2019, UWB has expanded into a mainstream technology, with forecasts projecting sales of over one billion devices annually by 2025 across smartphones, automotive, and industry. This rapid growth requires a stable foundation built on robust standards and a predictable regulatory landscape. The UWB Alliance leads this effort, building upon the IEEE 802.15.4z standard and working with regulatory bodies to maximize UWB's potential.

This partnership provides a critical feedback loop to that process. needCode contributes system-level expertise from complex, real-world projects, helping to validate the scalability and reliability of UWB standards in demanding industrial environments. Our role is to ensure that the technical specifications translate into commercially viable and operationally sound solutions for the global market.

What is the UWB Alliance?

The UWB Alliance is a global, non-profit organization working to establish Ultra-Wideband technology as a mature, open industry standard. The Alliance promotes key specifications like IEEE 802.15.4z, FiRa, and Omlox to foster a complete standards-based UWB ecosystem, from silicon vendors to service providers.

This mission is critical for industrial adopters. A unified ecosystem prevents vendor lock-in and reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) over the system's lifecycle. It ensures that components from different manufacturers can communicate reliably, protecting large-scale capital investments from the risks of proprietary, dead-end technologies.

The Alliance's work accelerates the adoption of interoperable, high-performance UWB solutions in demanding markets worldwide.

Key aspects of the partnership

Active Participation

needCode actively participates in the UWB Alliance's technical workgroups. We contribute system-level data from our industrial RTLS deployments to help refine the IEEE 802.15.4z standard and develop robust interoperability testing procedures. This direct involvement ensures that emerging standards are practical, scalable, and validated for complex, real-world conditions.

Market Development

The partnership focuses on accelerating the global adoption of UWB technology. needCode collaborates with the Alliance on developing public case studies and white papers that demonstrate the ROI of standards-based UWB solutions in areas like manufacturing, logistics, and automotive. This provides the market with tangible proof of the technology's commercial viability.

Implementation Excellence

We work with the Alliance to establish and promote best practices for high-quality industrial ultra-wideband integration. By sharing insights from our ISO 9001/27001 certified processes and "DevOps for Engineering" methodology, we help create a framework that enables reliable and secure deployments across the entire UWB ecosystem.

Areas of Joint Innovation

Our joint innovation efforts focus on translating theoretical standards into tangible, high-value industrial solutions. While standards provide a common language for devices, our expertise lies in using that language to build sophisticated, location-aware business logic that solves real-world challenges.

Our unique "DevOps for Engineering" methodology is central to this capability. It provides a systematic approach that brings software-grade agility and reliability to the world of embedded hardware. This allows us to rapidly architect, build, and deploy complete, end-to-end systems on top of emerging UWB standards. We serve as a pathfinder for new applications, demonstrating not just that a standard works, but how it creates transformative value when integrated into complex industrial workflows.

This ability to deliver proven, market-ready solutions is our most significant contribution to the Alliance's mission

Why partner with needCode

needCode is a system integrator focused on architecting and deploying connectivity solutions for critical applications that deliver business value to its global customers.

With a track record spanning over eight years, we have cultivated expertise in Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technologies.

Our specialization in leveraging Qorvo’s QPG6200, QM33, and QM35 series chipsets demonstrates our technical capability and focus on innovation.

Proudly Certified for Excellence and Security

needCode is officially certified for:

ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information Security

ISO certifications reflect our focus on delivering reliable IoT solutions, smart product development, and secure technology services.

Tailored Approach to Evolving Connectivity Needs

Our practical approach leverages deep expertise in advanced connectivity and sensing technologies to deliver tailored outcomes

01 Optimization

When the goal is to enhance existing processes and improve efficiency, our role in designing and implementing connectivity solutions for critical applications is key. Leveraging highly accurate positioning technologies or efficient low-power communication methods, we architect and implement systems that provide the granular data needed for insightful analytics. This enables customers to fine-tune operations, reduce waste, improve resource allocation, and achieve measurable enhancements in their key performance indicators, directly contributing to business value

02 Modernization

For clients needing to upgrade outdated systems or integrate new technologies, we focus on designing and implementing effective connectivity. By deploying robust solutions using appropriate wireless technologies for critical applications, we help modernize their infrastructure. This enhances data accessibility, improves operational reliability, and establishes a foundation for future technological advancements, ensuring the modernized systems deliver clear business value.

03 Transformation

For organizations seeking to redefine their business models or create new value streams, we partner in designing and implementing innovative connectivity. Our expertise in architecting novel solutions for critical applications, using our broad knowledge of advanced wireless capabilities, allows us to help customers explore and roll out transformative ideas. This can range from developing new location-aware services to creating adaptive, data-driven operational environments that provide a distinct competitive advantage and new forms of business value.

This focused approach to designing and implementing connectivity solutions ensures that whether customers are looking to update, refine, or reinvent their operations, needCode delivers solutions tailored to their specific stage and strategic objectives, always centered on providing tangible business value for their critical applications.

Our competencies address application areas including:

Connected Lighting Systems
Smart Sensors & Wearables
Gateways & Mobile Device ecosystems
High-Precision Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS

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“I think the key takeaway from needCode is their ability to adapt and understand the customer's requirements. That took away probably a large portion of what could have been a lot of development time and expense for both companies.”

Bob Folkestad

President at Creative Werks

“One aspect that truly sets needCode apart is its profound expertise in firmware development. Their proficiency in various programming languages, embedded systems and hardware architecture is truly impressive. When faced with difficult problems, their strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset shine through, allowing them to overcome obstacles with remarkable ease.”

Semeh Sarhan

CEO at Xtrava

“I worked with needCode while leading the NWTN-Berlin team in 2018. A big chunk for our FW development has been outsourced to them and they had proven to iterate very quickly, following specs and deliver on time. It was great working with them. I recommend working with needCode’s team on any Embedded SW development.”

Marco Salvioli Mariani

CTO at NWTN Berlin GmbH

“needCode Team proved to be one of the best engineers I have ever met. The part I like the most about the team is the more difficult an obstacle seems to be, the more motivated they were to find a solution and a way forward.”

Szymon Słupik

CTO at Silvair

“needCode is an outstanding partner. Their quick follow-up, scalability, and extensive professional network set them apart. Their expertise in wireless technologies has been valuable, supporting us from low-level drivers to architecture discussions.”

Tim Allemeersch

Director at Qorvo, Inc.

“needCode did a great job improving the firmware of the Vai Kai connected toys and developing new features, surpassing our expectations multiple times. I would definitely recommend hiring Bartek and needCode for the embedded software projects!”

Matas Petrikas

CEO & Co-founder at Vai Kai UG

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We are proudly member of the UWB Alliance

We work with Industry Leaders

Purpose of the Partnership

What is the UWB Alliance?

The Alliance's work accelerates the adoption of interoperable, high-performance UWB solutions in demanding markets worldwide.

Key aspects of the partnership

Active Participation

Market Development

Implementation Excellence

Areas of Joint Innovation

This ability to deliver proven, market-ready solutions is our most significant contribution to the Alliance's mission

Why partner with needCode

Proudly Certified for Excellence and Security

Tailored Approach to Evolving Connectivity Needs

01

Optimization

02

Modernization

03

Transformation

Do you need Smart Innovations?

Embedded systems for IoT

Testimonials

Insights

Let's work on your next project together

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