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A New Chapter in Public Transport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s when BMAC discovered EnOcean. With energy harvesting and compact wireless modules, the EnOcean technology seemed almost too good to be true. But after a few prototypes, the tests in BMAC\u2019s workshop showed promise. They called the bus manufacturer for a demo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the engineer pressed the button and saw the receiver light up, he asked, \u2018Where\u2019s the battery?\u2019\u201d remembers the BMAC team. \u201cWe told him there wasn\u2019t one. That\u2019s when his face lit up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Wireless Solution Takes Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That first successful demo led to a breakthrough. BMAC integrated EnOcean\u2019s wireless and battery-free modules into their bell push system. No wires. No batteries. Just clean, simple energy harvesting technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result? A system that was easier to install and far more reliable. No more broken cables, short circuits, or hours of troubleshooting. Just press and go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWireless and battery-free energy harvesting is a real game changer,<\/em>\u201d explains Stephen Bennett, Head of Sales at BMAC. \u201cIt saves time during production and makes fault finding in the field much easier.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Scaling Up and Going Global<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From that first meeting in 2006, the partnership between EnOcean and BMAC has grown steadily. Together, they\u2019ve built a product range that now includes special seatback buttons, multi-frequency variants for global markets, and smart grouping features for accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A standout moment came when Transport for London asked BMAC to design a bell push for their new Routemaster buses. The result was a custom golden button nicknamed the \u201cPig Snout,\u201d now featured in nearly 1,000 buses across London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re proud to see our technology on the most iconic buses in the world,<\/em>\u201d says Stephen Bennett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Million Buttons and Counting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, BMAC has installed over a million buttons on buses and trams around the globe. The innovation once seen as a curiosity has now become a new standard in public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe early days weren\u2019t easy,<\/em>\u201d reflects the BMAC team. \u201cThere were still a lot of doubters who preferred wires. But we believed in the technology\u2014and now it\u2019s everywhere.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BMAC and EnOcean continue to explore new ways to bring wireless, energy-harvesting solutions to transportation. From product design to functionality, the partnership remains strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDependable, innovative, collaborative,<\/em>\u201d summarizes Stephen Bennett when asked to describe the relationship in three words. \u201cThe trust between our teams is what makes this work.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As buses and trams evolve, so too will the technology inside. But one thing is certain: you\u2019ll still hear that familiar ding<\/em>\u2014powered by the invisible force of EnOcean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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