iLOQ Oy, established in 2003 and based in Oulu, Finland, is a technology company specializing in self-powered digital locking and mobile access management solutions. The company's innovative products, such as the iLOQ S5 and iLOQ S50, utilize energy-harvesting technology, enabling electronic locking systems to operate without batteries or cables, thereby reducing maintenance costs and environmental impact. iLOQ's solutions cater to various sectors, including residential properties, public and commercial buildings, and critical infrastructure, offering enhanced security, flexibility, and convenience. With a strong focus on sustainability and technological advancement, iLOQ has expanded its operations across Europe, providing cutting-edge access management solutions to a growing international customer base.
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Back in 2007, iLOQ developed a battery-free digital locking system where both the key and the lock cylinder were innovations in the locking industry. With iLOQ, it’s not the shape of the key that determines whether the lock can be opened; it’s the access rights programmed into its chip. And the system is battery free because the cylinder obtains the power for unlocking by the motion of a key being inserted into it.
iLOQ is a Finnish company. When you think about Finland, you probably imagine that we have to dig our cars out of the snow every morning and cross frozen lakes to get to work. Well, it’s not that bad. And, believe it or not, we actually have some pretty spectacular summers.
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Why battery-free locking systems beat the rest in utilities – we explained the different types of digital lock, and showed how the battery-powered digital lock cannot compete with the NFC-powered digital lock when it comes to costs.
The management of mechanical keys is a challenge for any installation with many doors and users. It’s impossible to prevent unauthorized copying of keys, many keys are in circulation, huge costs are incurred when cylinders need to be changed if a key is lost, and levels of security are low because the security code – the shape of the key – is visible to anyone.