Sharan Avati and Vinay Hiremath recently attended HortiContact, reinforcing the company's strong presence in the horticulture sector. While Cosmicnode has operated somewhat under the radar, its technology has been actively deployed in greenhouses for the past four to five years
Cosmicnode, based at High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, is well known for its expertise in wireless control solutions. In horticulture, its technology is already in use across numerous large-scale LED lighting projects. Many growers who adjust the spectrum or dim their LEDs to optimize plant growth may already be benefiting from Cosmicnode's solutions.
"We have more experience with wireless LED lighting control in horticulture than anyone else, but our name hasn't always been in the spotlight," says Sharan Avati. For the first several years, the company worked exclusively with an LED supplier before expanding its reach.
At HortiContact, Sharan Avati noticed that industry insiders are already well aware of their technology. "LED manufacturers, climate computer suppliers, and installers know us. Now that we can offer our technology more broadly, we're seeing significant interest and are already in discussions with several industry partners," he explains.
Sharan Avati
A unique technology
Cosmicnode's wireless control technology is one of the few solutions designed specifically for horticulture. The company originally developed its software for LED lighting control in offices and warehouses but quickly adapted it for greenhouse environments, where reliable and scalable control is essential. Their system is based on a wireless mesh network, ensuring robust performance in large-scale greenhouse operations.
"Many companies are attempting to develop similar technology in-house," Sharan explains. "Rather than reinventing the wheel, they can partner with us to reduce development costs, minimize risks, and accelerate their time to market with our proven technology, which has already been successfully deployed at scale for years."
Rapid growth and market expansion
Cosmicnode has been active in horticulture for several years, starting with initial trials in the Netherlands. "We quickly recognized the market's potential," Sharan shares. "After a strong initial rollout, demand grew significantly, leading us to expand our focus on horticulture."
The company has continuously refined its technology, introducing HortiControls, a user-friendly app available on Google Play Store and the App Store that allows growers to control LED lighting via smartphone, computer, or climate computer. Additionally, the Cosmicnode Infinity cloud platform provides centralized remote control and monitoring of multiple greenhouses from anywhere in the world, all through a single sign-on. With Cosmicnode Infinity, growers can monitor energy consumption, detect faults, and gain valuable insights to optimize their operations.
One of Cosmicnode's key focus areas has been climate computer integration. "When we started, there was no standardized protocol for horticultural lighting, so we developed our own Cosmicnode Lighting Protocol based on Modbus RS485," Sharan explains. "Now, thanks to the Horti Lighting Protocol (HLP) by Hortivation, interoperability has significantly improved, making it easier to integrate with various climate computers."
Team Cosmicnode in a greenhouse
Advanced sensor technology
Cosmicnode has also introduced a wireless PAR sensor and DarkCheck solution, both of which seamlessly integrate with its platform. "By leveraging real-time PAR data and advanced algorithms, growers can precisely maintain their target Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density (PPFD), ensuring optimal light conditions for plant growth and maximizing energy efficiency."
DarkCheck, developing in cooperation with RiverFlowers, provides an innovative approach to lighting diagnostics and quality assurance. The solution automatically detects lighting inconsistencies and identifies potential fixture failures before they impact cultivation, helping growers maintain optimal lighting conditions with minimal downtime.
The shift to wireless control
The rapid advancement of LED lighting in horticulture has created a growing demand for more flexible, scalable, and cost-effective control solutions. As modern fixtures evolve beyond fixed-spectrum setups to multi-channel adjustable spectrums, traditional wired control systems are becoming increasingly impractical.
"Wired control of these advanced fixtures is costly and lacks the adaptability growers need," Sharan states. "That's why wireless solutions are quickly becoming the industry standard, offering seamless scalability, simplified installation, and greater operational flexibility."
With Cosmicnode now open to collaborating with a broader range of industry partners, its wireless solutions are being deployed across hundreds of commercial greenhouses worldwide, spanning multiple countries and covering extensive cultivation areas. The company sees significant opportunities for expansion across Europe and North America.
"Our software and hardware are designed and developed in Eindhoven, while mass production is strategically positioned near Europe to ensure efficiency and scalability as we continue to grow," Sharan concludes.
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