09/01/2025
Unexpectedly interrupted charging sessions are a frequent annoyance for drivers of electric vehicles and often have only one cause: communication problems between the vehicle, charging station and backend software. To solve this problem, Amperfied GmbH, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), and the charging infrastructure software specialist Pionix GmbH are working together on the new DC fast charging solution Amperfied Dynamic DC. Their aim is to increase reliability through a standardized software basis.
Robust overall system due to hardware and software expertise
A charging solution with industry-grade availability is the result of the smooth interplay of optimized hardware and software. Amperfied combines both in its offerings: HEIDELBERG's expertise in manufacturing industrial equipment and power electronics is complemented by its own years of experience in the development of charging hardware and software. The strategic decision to adopt the Pionix BaseCamp operating system as the foundation enables Amperfied to concentrate its software resources on developing the overall system with its own user interface and its own value-adding software features for its customers. BaseCamp itself uses a version of the open-source framework EVerest that has been optimized for industrial use and is constantly being refined in terms of compatibility and stability by a global community.
For Pionix, the sophisticated, modular hardware of Amperfied Dynamic DC serves as a reference for the application under real industrial conditions. The software basis also enables detailed status monitoring of all hardware components. This data forms the basis for predictive maintenance concepts, HEIDELBERG's own service backend and Amperfied's performance-based service offerings. The company will also offer its fast-charging systems in an availability-based operating hours model that guarantees high availability for customers. To ensure this, Amperfied relies on a combination of robust hardware, in-house service and strategic partnerships such as the one with Pionix, which guarantees reliability at software level.
"The partnership with Pionix allows us to clearly focus our resources on the areas that actually deliver a meaningful difference for customers," explains Robin Karpp, Managing Director of Amperfied GmbH. "In addition to the highly available hardware, these are software features that serve user-friendliness and availability, as well as our performance-based service offerings such as the availability-based operating hours model."
Niklas Behl, Senior Vice President R&D at Amperfied, elaborates on the strategic thinking behind this: "BaseCamp means we don't have to reinvent each standard component and can focus on the critical points that create added value for operators and users. The fact that we rely on open source at the core leads to greater compatibility and reliability in day-to-day operations compared to proprietary stand-alone solutions."
Marco Möller, CEO & Co-Founder of Pionix GmbH, emphasizes: "The close cooperation with Amperfied shows how industrial-grade availability requirements and innovative software development mutually amplify each other. The high demands on the charging infrastructure have helped us to continuously develop BaseCamp - exactly the kind of partnership that drives the EVerest ecosystem forward."
Joint appearance at the ICNC 2025 in Berlin
To underline the strategic importance of the partnership, Amperfied and Pionix will be jointly presenting at the ICNC (Intercharge Network Conference) 2025 in Berlin. In their presentation "Future Proof DC Charging with Outstanding Interoperability and Reliability", experts from both companies will talk about the benefits of open-source software for the availability of charging infrastructure. Interested trade visitors will also have the opportunity to get to know the Amperfied Dynamic DC fast charging solution on site.
The presentation will take place on September 3 from 11:00-11:30 a.m. on the Stage in the Tech Village (Agenda Conference).
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has been standing for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth and as a total solution provider, HEIDELBERG is driving further development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
The company is also focusing on expanding into new business areas such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control systems, automation technology, robotics, and the growing green technologies sector. With its strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is ideally positioned for future growth.
Image 1: The modular DC fast-charging solution, Amperfied Dynamic DC, uses BaseCamp from Pionix as its operating system for greater compatibility and interoperability.
Image 2: Based on the Pionix BaseCamp operating system, Amperfied is developing the overall system with its own user interface and value-adding software features for its customers.
Image 3: Pionix BaseCamp uses a version of the open-source framework EVerest that has been optimized for industrial use and is constantly being refined in terms of compatibility and stability by a global community.
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
Service: You can download the current HEIDELBERG white paper "Electromobility for a successful energy transition" from our website.
Additional information about Amperfied:
Internet: www.amperfied.com
E-mail: info@amperfied.com
Wallbox Hotline: +49 6222-82-2266
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the overall economic situation, in exchange and interest rates, and within the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability for future developments and results deviating from the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
Thomas Fichtl
Head of Global Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)6222 82 67123
Email: thomas.fichtl@heidelberg.com
09/01/2025
Unexpectedly interrupted charging sessions are a frequent annoyance for drivers of electric vehicles and often have only one cause: communication problems between the vehicle, charging station and backend software. To solve this problem, Amperfied GmbH, a subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), and the charging infrastructure software specialist Pionix GmbH are working together on the new DC fast charging solution Amperfied Dynamic DC. Their aim is to increase reliability through a standardized software basis.
Robust overall system due to hardware and software expertise
A charging solution with industry-grade availability is the result of the smooth interplay of optimized hardware and software. Amperfied combines both in its offerings: HEIDELBERG's expertise in manufacturing industrial equipment and power electronics is complemented by its own years of experience in the development of charging hardware and software. The strategic decision to adopt the Pionix BaseCamp operating system as the foundation enables Amperfied to concentrate its software resources on developing the overall system with its own user interface and its own value-adding software features for its customers. BaseCamp itself uses a version of the open-source framework EVerest that has been optimized for industrial use and is constantly being refined in terms of compatibility and stability by a global community.
For Pionix, the sophisticated, modular hardware of Amperfied Dynamic DC serves as a reference for the application under real industrial conditions. The software basis also enables detailed status monitoring of all hardware components. This data forms the basis for predictive maintenance concepts, HEIDELBERG's own service backend and Amperfied's performance-based service offerings. The company will also offer its fast-charging systems in an availability-based operating hours model that guarantees high availability for customers. To ensure this, Amperfied relies on a combination of robust hardware, in-house service and strategic partnerships such as the one with Pionix, which guarantees reliability at software level.
"The partnership with Pionix allows us to clearly focus our resources on the areas that actually deliver a meaningful difference for customers," explains Robin Karpp, Managing Director of Amperfied GmbH. "In addition to the highly available hardware, these are software features that serve user-friendliness and availability, as well as our performance-based service offerings such as the availability-based operating hours model."
Niklas Behl, Senior Vice President R&D at Amperfied, elaborates on the strategic thinking behind this: "BaseCamp means we don't have to reinvent each standard component and can focus on the critical points that create added value for operators and users. The fact that we rely on open source at the core leads to greater compatibility and reliability in day-to-day operations compared to proprietary stand-alone solutions."
Marco Möller, CEO & Co-Founder of Pionix GmbH, emphasizes: "The close cooperation with Amperfied shows how industrial-grade availability requirements and innovative software development mutually amplify each other. The high demands on the charging infrastructure have helped us to continuously develop BaseCamp - exactly the kind of partnership that drives the EVerest ecosystem forward."
Joint appearance at the ICNC 2025 in Berlin
To underline the strategic importance of the partnership, Amperfied and Pionix will be jointly presenting at the ICNC (Intercharge Network Conference) 2025 in Berlin. In their presentation "Future Proof DC Charging with Outstanding Interoperability and Reliability", experts from both companies will talk about the benefits of open-source software for the availability of charging infrastructure. Interested trade visitors will also have the opportunity to get to know the Amperfied Dynamic DC fast charging solution on site.
The presentation will take place on September 3 from 11:00-11:30 a.m. on the Stage in the Tech Village (Agenda Conference).
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is a leading technology company that has been standing for innovation, quality, and reliability in mechanical engineering worldwide for 175 years. With a clear focus on growth and as a total solution provider, HEIDELBERG is driving further development in the core areas of packaging and digital printing, software solutions, and lifecycle business with service and consumables so that customers can achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
The company is also focusing on expanding into new business areas such as high-precision plant engineering with integrated control systems, automation technology, robotics, and the growing green technologies sector. With its strong international presence in approximately 170 countries, the creative power and expertise of its roughly 9,500 employees, its own production facilities in Europe, China, and the USA, and one of the largest global sales and service networks, the company is ideally positioned for future growth.
Image 1: The modular DC fast-charging solution, Amperfied Dynamic DC, uses BaseCamp from Pionix as its operating system for greater compatibility and interoperability.
Image 2: Based on the Pionix BaseCamp operating system, Amperfied is developing the overall system with its own user interface and value-adding software features for its customers.
Image 3: Pionix BaseCamp uses a version of the open-source framework EVerest that has been optimized for industrial use and is constantly being refined in terms of compatibility and stability by a global community.
Image material, and further information about the company are available in the Investor Relations and Press Lounge of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG at www.heidelberg.com.
Service: You can download the current HEIDELBERG white paper "Electromobility for a successful energy transition" from our website.
Additional information about Amperfied:
Internet: www.amperfied.com
E-mail: info@amperfied.com
Wallbox Hotline: +49 6222-82-2266
This release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions and estimates by the management of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Even though the management is of the opinion that these assumptions and estimates are accurate, the actual future development and results may deviate substantially from these forward-looking statements due to various factors, such as changes in the overall economic situation, in exchange and interest rates, and within the print media industry. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft provides no guarantee and assumes no liability for future developments and results deviating from the assumptions and estimates made in this press release.
Head of Global Communications
Tel.: +49 (0)6222 82 67123
