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First Look : A New Home for Wibu-Systems
The time has come : On 14 April 2021 , WIBU-SYSTEMS AG changed its entry in the company register to Zimmerstrasse 5 , 76137 Karlsruhe , Germany . At the new address , an amazing new building , constructed from sustainable materials and with an exceptional environmental footprint , offers over 90,000 square feet of space for more innovation and continued growth .
Impressive Stats The new building rests on no fewer than 500 pillars , sunk to a depth of 40 feet , each measuring two feet in diameter and filled with four metric tons of concrete for a solid foundation that could withstand even an unlikely Rhine valley earthquake . Inside , the building is kept warm with distance heating , using only 240 kW power , often from renewable sources , and cooled with a 420 kW water-driven cooling unit , whose max . 65 kW power intake is supplied by our new 80 kWp photovoltaic system . Quiet heating / cooling fans offer comfortable air conditioning without annoying drafts and with excellent acoustic properties . An additional ventilation system with waste heat recovery adds “ fresh air ” in transit spaces , meeting rooms , the lobby and foyer , conference facilities , cafeteria , and the production unit for more concentrated work .
Our very own substation connects the new HQs to the 20 kV ring network for reliable green ” electricity . The underground and public parking spaces include 20 fully compliant EV chargers with clever load management , as well as additional chargers for electric bicycles . To bridge any power outages , the entire system is fitted with a battery-based UPS ( 400 V , 40 kW ) and a 65 kW Diesel emergency generator .
Modern access controls without mechanical keys , a special security zone with turnstiles for the hardware , embedded , and CodeMeter Protection Suite development teams , and burglar alarms with exterior CCTV monitoring , protect the facilities from physical threats . The server and electrical rooms are fitted with separate , redundant AC facilities and ASD early warning smoke detectors for immediate emergency responses and greater reliability . The fire alarms are also connected with a direct line to the Karlsruhe municipal fire department .
The building facilities use a cleverly designed , consistent building control system with energy management , PLC , and flexroom controllers made by WAGO . The system is fed with data from weather monitors , DALI motion and constant light detectors , carbon dioxide monitors , and EnOcean panels and switches that operate the blinds via the SMI bus , DALI-controlled lights and lamps , the six-way valves for heating / cooling , and volume control valves for superior air quality .
The sanitary facilities use mechanical ventilation and include touchless taps , soap dispensers , and hand dryers with HEPA filters – hygiene precautions that are proving their worth in the current environment .
A redundant 1 GBit / s fiber optic connection and internal IT infrastructure with copper and fiber optic cables , switches with up to 40 GBit / s and around fifty Wifi 6 WPA3 access points distributed through the building guarantee excellent access , with a conscious decision to go for “ Security made in Germany ” in the form of hardware by Lancom , a subsidiary of Rhode & Schwarz .
The liberal scale of the building ’ s windows let in abundant natural light , adjusted with intelligent blinds . The post-and-beam construction of the ground and top floor façade itself ensures optimum insulation for both heat and noise . Its premium insulation materials and elegant and durable Alucobond shell ,
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