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VANCOUVER, BC and REGENSBURG, Germany, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a decisive step toward the digitalization of its energy infrastructure, Regensburg Netz GmbH has signed a long-term contract with Corinex, a global leader in broadband over power line (BPL) technology.
The aim of the partnership is to build a powerful communications network for connecting smart meters. Over the next six years, Corinex's BPL technology will be rolled out across the entire grid. This represents a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the electricity network and will enhance both efficiency and grid visibility.
Rethinking Energy with BPL Technology
At the heart of the grid digitalization lies Corinex's advanced BPL technology. This state-of-the-art communication solution uses the existing power grid to transmit data at high speeds—without requiring additional telecommunications infrastructure in the low-voltage grid. With real-time data transmission capabilities, BPL plays a central role in the development of smart grids by providing the communications foundation for real-time monitoring and control in the low-voltage network.
Integrating advanced technologies for the modernization and digitalization of the grid will significantly boost operational efficiency in Regensburg and the surrounding region. The near real-time grid visibility and control enabled by Corinex's solutions allow Regensburg Netz GmbH to optimize energy distribution and enhance grid resilience. This improved visibility helps meet growing demands from the integration of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources into the existing power grid. It is a key enabler of future grid flexibility, supporting better load balancing and reducing the risk of outages through the future controllability of flexible loads and distributed generation.
Pilot Project Successfully Completed – Next Phase Underway
Following the successful completion of the pilot project in May 2025, Regensburg Netz GmbH is now preparing for the next phase of implementation. The pilot project confirmed the performance and practical applicability of Corinex's BPL solution and underscored its suitability for large-scale deployment. Based on these positive results, the grid operator in Regensburg is now moving forward with confidence into the full rollout phase.
Benefits for Grid Operators and Consumers
For Regensburg Netz GmbH, the integration of Corinex's BPL technology brings a significant improvement in grid visibility—through real-time insights into the entire network. The system's advanced sensor functions—including voltage monitoring, temperature measurement, and harmonic analysis—enable grid optimization, fast fault detection, and more efficient load management. With the increasing number of electric vehicles and decentralized generation systems, this infrastructure is critical to the grid's stability and efficiency.
Environmental Impact and Long-Term Outlook
The project aligns with Regensburg's commitment to reducing COâ‚‚ emissions and optimizing energy consumption. With the rising number of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources on the grid, the city's BPL-based smart meters enable better load management, reduced energy losses, and a more flexible, cleaner electricity network. This forward-looking strategy directly supports the achievement of the city's climate goals.
Project Timeline and Outlook
The smart meter rollout will be implemented in stages—starting with the recently completed pilot installation and continuing with a citywide deployment to be completed by 2030. This phased approach ensures that the technology integrates smoothly into the existing energy infrastructure, minimizing disruptions for utilities and households.
About Corinex
Corinex is a global leader in broadband over power line (BPL) technology, specializing in solutions for grid visibility and flexibility. Leveraging the G.hn standard, Corinex enables utilities to transmit high-speed data over existing power lines, reducing the need for extensive telecom infrastructure. Its solutions are deployed in large-scale projects across Europe to support the integration of renewable energy and the growing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
About Regensburg Netz GmbH
Regensburg Netz GmbH operates the electricity and gas grids for Regensburg and the surrounding region, ensuring reliable energy supply for over 250,000 people. As a subsidiary of REWAG Regensburger Energie- und Wasserversorgung AG & Co. KG, the company has played a key role in the region's energy infrastructure since its founding in 2006.
In line with the energy transition, Regensburg Netz GmbH is investing heavily in sustainable and intelligent networks to address the challenges of integrating renewable energy and rising e-mobility. Collaborations with research institutions also drive innovation to ensure the network meets future demands.
Ensuring supply security remains one of the top priorities, reflecting the company's commitment to improving quality of life and supporting the economic strength of Regensburg and its region.
For more information, please visit the official websites of Regensburg Netz GmbH and Corinex .
VANCOUVER, BC and REGENSBURG, Germany, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a decisive step toward the digitalization of its energy infrastructure, Regensburg Netz GmbH has signed a long-term contract with Corinex, a global leader in broadband over power line (BPL) technology.
The aim of the partnership is to build a powerful communications network for connecting smart meters. Over the next six years, Corinex's BPL technology will be rolled out across the entire grid. This represents a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the electricity network and will enhance both efficiency and grid visibility.
Rethinking Energy with BPL Technology
At the heart of the grid digitalization lies Corinex's advanced BPL technology. This state-of-the-art communication solution uses the existing power grid to transmit data at high speeds—without requiring additional telecommunications infrastructure in the low-voltage grid. With real-time data transmission capabilities, BPL plays a central role in the development of smart grids by providing the communications foundation for real-time monitoring and control in the low-voltage network.
Integrating advanced technologies for the modernization and digitalization of the grid will significantly boost operational efficiency in Regensburg and the surrounding region. The near real-time grid visibility and control enabled by Corinex's solutions allow Regensburg Netz GmbH to optimize energy distribution and enhance grid resilience. This improved visibility helps meet growing demands from the integration of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources into the existing power grid. It is a key enabler of future grid flexibility, supporting better load balancing and reducing the risk of outages through the future controllability of flexible loads and distributed generation.
Pilot Project Successfully Completed – Next Phase Underway
Following the successful completion of the pilot project in May 2025, Regensburg Netz GmbH is now preparing for the next phase of implementation. The pilot project confirmed the performance and practical applicability of Corinex's BPL solution and underscored its suitability for large-scale deployment. Based on these positive results, the grid operator in Regensburg is now moving forward with confidence into the full rollout phase.
Benefits for Grid Operators and Consumers
For Regensburg Netz GmbH, the integration of Corinex's BPL technology brings a significant improvement in grid visibility—through real-time insights into the entire network. The system's advanced sensor functions—including voltage monitoring, temperature measurement, and harmonic analysis—enable grid optimization, fast fault detection, and more efficient load management. With the increasing number of electric vehicles and decentralized generation systems, this infrastructure is critical to the grid's stability and efficiency.
Environmental Impact and Long-Term Outlook
The project aligns with Regensburg's commitment to reducing COâ‚‚ emissions and optimizing energy consumption. With the rising number of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources on the grid, the city's BPL-based smart meters enable better load management, reduced energy losses, and a more flexible, cleaner electricity network. This forward-looking strategy directly supports the achievement of the city's climate goals.
Project Timeline and Outlook
The smart meter rollout will be implemented in stages—starting with the recently completed pilot installation and continuing with a citywide deployment to be completed by 2030. This phased approach ensures that the technology integrates smoothly into the existing energy infrastructure, minimizing disruptions for utilities and households.
About Corinex
Corinex is a global leader in broadband over power line (BPL) technology, specializing in solutions for grid visibility and flexibility. Leveraging the G.hn standard, Corinex enables utilities to transmit high-speed data over existing power lines, reducing the need for extensive telecom infrastructure. Its solutions are deployed in large-scale projects across Europe to support the integration of renewable energy and the growing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
About Regensburg Netz GmbH
Regensburg Netz GmbH operates the electricity and gas grids for Regensburg and the surrounding region, ensuring reliable energy supply for over 250,000 people. As a subsidiary of REWAG Regensburger Energie- und Wasserversorgung AG & Co. KG, the company has played a key role in the region's energy infrastructure since its founding in 2006.
In line with the energy transition, Regensburg Netz GmbH is investing heavily in sustainable and intelligent networks to address the challenges of integrating renewable energy and rising e-mobility. Collaborations with research institutions also drive innovation to ensure the network meets future demands.
Ensuring supply security remains one of the top priorities, reflecting the company's commitment to improving quality of life and supporting the economic strength of Regensburg and its region.
For more information, please visit the official websites of Regensburg Netz GmbH and Corinex .
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Regensburg Netz GmbH Launches Six-Year Grid Expansion with Corinex Solutions for Grid Visibility
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- 'CART,' the blood pressure ring, recognized in Europe for its advanced vital sign monitoring technology
- Targeting the global healthcare market beyond Europe through CE-MDR certification
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Labs (CEO Jack Byunghwan Lee) announced on the 8th that its ring-type blood pressure monitor, 'CART PLATFORM,' recently obtained the European Union's Medical Device Regulation (CE-MDR) certification.
This certification was granted for the entire 'CART PLATFORM,' centered on the ring-type medical device equipped with photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, and encompassing the mobile app, server, and the web viewer for medical professionals.
With blood pressure measurement at its core, the CART PLATFORM provides various vital sign monitoring functions, including irregular pulse detection. When a patient wears the ring-type medical device equipped with a PPG sensor, vital signs are measured; the collected data is then provided to the patient through a mobile app, while medical staff can monitor it through a web-based viewer.
This is expected to replace or complement the uncomfortable conventional 24-hour cuff-based monitoring methods, enhancing patient convenience while enabling efficient blood pressure management.
These benefits have already been proven in the Korean medical field. Since obtaining insurance reimbursement in 2024, 'CART BP pro' has been utilized in approximately 1,700 hospitals and clinics across Korea.
With this CE-MDR certification as a starting point, Sky Labs plans to expand its domestic-oriented business structure into European and global markets.
Europe, with a population of approximately 520 million, is a market more than ten times larger than Korea, with a steadily increasing demand for managing chronic diseases such as hypertension.
In particular, CE-MDR serves as a crucial benchmark for medical device licensing not only in Europe but also in various regions worldwide, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America.
"Securing the CE-MDR certification is more than a mere technical validation; it signifies that we have earned global-level trust by meeting the stringent regulations of the European medical market," said Jack Byunghwan Lee, CEO of Sky Labs. "Based on our unrivaled technology that allows cuffless blood pressure monitoring in daily life, we will continue to expand our footprint in the global healthcare market."
About Sky Labs https://skylabs.io/en/
Founded in September 2015, Sky Labs is a leading healthcare startup that has developed CART (Cardio Tracker), a ring-shaped medical device designed for disease monitoring using heart signals collected through optical sensors. Following this, the company developed CART BP, a cuffless, ring-shaped device that enables continuous 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, providing valuable treatment information and making a groundbreaking contribution to improving the quality of life for hypertension patients. Sky Labs has signed an exclusive domestic distribution agreement for CART BP with South Korea's Daewoong Pharmaceutical and is preparing for nationwide sales to hospitals, clinics, and general consumers.
Media Inquiries
Inok Jung inok.jung@skylabs.io
Bomi Lee bomi.lee@skylabs.io
- 'CART,' the blood pressure ring, recognized in Europe for its advanced vital sign monitoring technology
- Targeting the global healthcare market beyond Europe through CE-MDR certification
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sky Labs (CEO Jack Byunghwan Lee) announced on the 8th that its ring-type blood pressure monitor, 'CART PLATFORM,' recently obtained the European Union's Medical Device Regulation (CE-MDR) certification.
This certification was granted for the entire 'CART PLATFORM,' centered on the ring-type medical device equipped with photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, and encompassing the mobile app, server, and the web viewer for medical professionals.
With blood pressure measurement at its core, the CART PLATFORM provides various vital sign monitoring functions, including irregular pulse detection. When a patient wears the ring-type medical device equipped with a PPG sensor, vital signs are measured; the collected data is then provided to the patient through a mobile app, while medical staff can monitor it through a web-based viewer.
This is expected to replace or complement the uncomfortable conventional 24-hour cuff-based monitoring methods, enhancing patient convenience while enabling efficient blood pressure management.
These benefits have already been proven in the Korean medical field. Since obtaining insurance reimbursement in 2024, 'CART BP pro' has been utilized in approximately 1,700 hospitals and clinics across Korea.
With this CE-MDR certification as a starting point, Sky Labs plans to expand its domestic-oriented business structure into European and global markets.
Europe, with a population of approximately 520 million, is a market more than ten times larger than Korea, with a steadily increasing demand for managing chronic diseases such as hypertension.
In particular, CE-MDR serves as a crucial benchmark for medical device licensing not only in Europe but also in various regions worldwide, including the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America.
"Securing the CE-MDR certification is more than a mere technical validation; it signifies that we have earned global-level trust by meeting the stringent regulations of the European medical market," said Jack Byunghwan Lee, CEO of Sky Labs. "Based on our unrivaled technology that allows cuffless blood pressure monitoring in daily life, we will continue to expand our footprint in the global healthcare market."
About Sky Labs https://skylabs.io/en/
Founded in September 2015, Sky Labs is a leading healthcare startup that has developed CART (Cardio Tracker), a ring-shaped medical device designed for disease monitoring using heart signals collected through optical sensors. Following this, the company developed CART BP, a cuffless, ring-shaped device that enables continuous 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, providing valuable treatment information and making a groundbreaking contribution to improving the quality of life for hypertension patients. Sky Labs has signed an exclusive domestic distribution agreement for CART BP with South Korea's Daewoong Pharmaceutical and is preparing for nationwide sales to hospitals, clinics, and general consumers.
Media Inquiries
Inok Jung inok.jung@skylabs.io
Bomi Lee bomi.lee@skylabs.io
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Sky Labs Secures CE-MDR for 'CART PLATFORM,' Accelerating Its Global Market Entry
