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Unplugged inductive modules transfer wireless power and data anywhere, anytime
- Published 20 March 2023; updated 21 September 2026. Marked available; listed under Technology and Industrial production.
- UNPLUGGED’s industrial inductive modules transfer power through electromagnetic coupling and support two-way data communication without metallic contacts. Stated power range is 30 W to 5 kW with efficiency up to 95%; listed data rates reach 1 Gbps. Supported interfaces/modes include proprietary gigabit communication, Ethernet, RS232 and RS485.
- The modules are presented as compact, plug-and-play equipment for industrial settings, including offshore hazardous Ex zones and subsea use. The company says a subsea installation can operate at 3,000 m depth with a 15-year lifetime. These are vendor specifications/claims; the page does not include independent test results.
- Applications described include charging electric vehicles, boats, bikes and tools; docking robots; robotic hot-tool exchange; powering sensors through steel; subsea connections; automated guided vehicles; and micromobility.
- Named customers include Equinor, Saipem, Oceaneering and Husqvarna. UNPLUGGED has a framework agreement with Blue Logic for subsea applications. The article cites a USD 20.3 billion market projection for 2027, which is a historical forecast.
- Linked to SDGs 7, 8, 9, 11 and 14.
- Contact: Dr Thomas J.J. Meyer, CEO, tjjm@unplugged.no. Company: UNPLUGGED AS, Sagmyra 2, 4624 Kristiansand S, Norway; unplugged.no. A phone-number reveal control is present.