i.safe MOBILE: Ex-protected communication at the highest level
We, i.safe MOBILE GmbH, were founded in Lauda-Königshofen in 2011 and have established ourselves as an innovation and world market leader in the field of explosion-protected and resilient mobile communication devices and solutions. We develop highly specialised mobile phones, smartphones, tablets and accessories for safe use in hazardous environments. Our products comply with international standards such as ATEX, IECEx and NEC 500 and are developed in close cooperation with standardisation bodies. Our practical and theoretical expertise is also in demand in the relevant standardisation committees, of which we are a member. This co-operation guarantees that we are always up to date with the latest legal requirements. Our products fulfil all safety and quality requirements.
With our many years of experience, we offer practice-orientated products, solutions and our own App World, which are precisely tailored to the needs of the chemical, pharmaceutical, petroleum and other demanding industries. The topic of sustainability is particularly special to us. We promote it by creating durable products that are highly resistant to mechanical, thermal and chemical stresses and by offering customised service and long-term maintenance plans.
In addition to developing our own communication solutions, we work closely with partners in the areas of push-to-talk, mobile device management and maintenance software to offer complete solutions from a single source. As a Silver Partner in Google's Android™ Enterprise programme, we ensure that our devices always meet the latest technical standards.
With subsidiaries in Singapore and Australia and more than 100 sales partners in Europe, the USA, Latin America, South Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Asia, we have a global presence. Since March 2023, we have also held a strategic stake in the Austrian start-up Senseven, which is developing an AI-based inspection system for industrial facilities.
14. September 2011
The beginning
Foundation of i.safe MOBILE GmbH based in Lauda-Königshofen, Germany.
December 2011
Market launch of first zone 2/22 devices
i.safe MOBILE introduces its first 2G pushbutton phones for Ex-protection zone 2/22 - the CHALLENGER 1.0 and the GUARDIAN 1.0.
February 2012
Participation at the Mobile World Congress
For the first time, i.safe MOBILE is presenting its products at Europe's largest mobile communications trade fair, the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Barcelona.
June 2012
First participation at ACHEMA
By participating in ACHEMA, i.safe MOBILE is presenting its products for the first time to the world's largest audience in the process industry for chemical engineering, process technology and biotechnology.
October 2012
Product launch of 3G mobile phone
With the ADVANTAGE 1.0, i.safe MOBILE offers its first 3G mobile phone for use in zone 1/21.
November 2014
First certification
With the INNOVATION 2.0, the first i.safe MOBILE smartphone is certified according to the ATEX directive as well as IECEx.
January 2018
Product launch of 4G smartphone
With the IS520.1, i.safe MOBILE presents its first Zone1/21 smartphone of the 4th digital generation (4G) for fast, mobile data transmission.
February 2018
Winner of the German Design Award
With the IS320.1, i.safe MOBILE receives the "Winner" award at the German Design Award 2018 in the category Excellent Product Design, area Computer and Communication.
March 2018
Global invention of the HMT-1Z1
i.safe MOBILE develops and certifies the world's first head-mounted tablet HMT-1Z1, which can be operated intuitively and hands-free by voice control.
March 2019
Red Dot Award
The i.safe MOBILE tablet series IS910.1 and IS910.2 is awarded the Red Dot Design Award for Product Design.
May 2019
Mobile phone and tablet for use in mining
With the IS520.M1 and the IS910.M1, i.safe MOBILE supplements its portfolio with products in the M1 category, for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in underground mining.
July 2020
Singapore branch
With the founding of the subsidiary i.safe MOBILE SEA Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, i.safe MOBILE is further establishing itself on the world market and thus underlining the importance of the regions Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
April 2021
New handheld barcode scanner
The IS-TH1 is the first handheld barcode scanner for use in hazardous areas as well as industrial environments in the non-hazardous area. Together with the IS530.1 smartphone, it is a multifunctional mobile device.
November 2022
Worlds first 5G smartphone for explosion hazardous areas
i.safe MOBILE launches the world's first 5G smartphone IS540.1 for ATEX/IECEx Zone 1/21.
November 2022
i.safe MOBILE receives ‘World Market Leader’ award
i.safe MOBILE GmbH was honoured by the information network DDW/Die Deutsche Wirtschaft as a newcomer in 639th place with a scoring index of 98.4 points and the award ‘World Market Leader’.
March 2023
Strategic partnership with Senseven
Since March 2023, i.safe MOBILE has been strategic partner and investor in the Austrian start-up Senseven. Senseven is the developer of a software and AI-based mobile inspection system for industrial assets.
May 2023
Red Dot Award for IS540.x
The 5G smartphone IS540.x wins the Red Dot Award 2023 in the Product Design category.
August 2023
Android™ Enterprise Silver Partner
i.safe MOBILE has achieved partner status in the Android Enterprise Partner Programme initiated by Google.
November 2023
5G Android™ and Windows Tablet
i.safe MOBILE announces 5G Android™ and Windows tablet for Zone 1/21 with charging option in hazardous areas
