Morse Micro and Gateworks bring Wi-Fi HaLow to smart factories
Morse Micro and Gateworks Corporation have partnered to bring Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) connectivity to the toughest industrial environments. Together with Silex Technology, they are launching a high-performance ecosystem that makes secure, low-power, and long-range Wi-Fi a reality in smart factories, transportation systems and energy infrastructure.
At the heart of the collaboration is the GW16159, an industrial-grade M.2 Wi-Fi HaLow card designed and manufactured by Gateworks in the USA. This high-performance radio is powered by the Silex SX-SDMAH module, based on the leading MM6108 SoC from Morse Micro. The card is ideal for smart factory applications, including wireless sensors, automated mobile robotics, and machine health monitoring. It can also be used in transportation applications, such as train safety systems, fleet management, and predictive maintenance, as well as in smart grids for grid management, solar inverters, wireless EV charging, and smart meters.
Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) serves as a standards-based alternative to LPWAN technologies such as LoRa or proprietary mesh systems. Ideal for industrial networks, it combines exceptional range and power efficiency with bandwidth, IP-native compatibility, and scalability. Key specifications for Wi-Fi HaLow include a range exceeding 1 km, making it perfect for large, sprawling facilities and remote infrastructure, as well as the capability to connect over 8,000 devices per access point. Additional features include sub-GHz operation to penetrate walls, foliage, and obstacles, alongside WPA3 security, which ensures secure, enterprise-level communication for critical systems. Furthermore, IP-native networking facilitates seamless integration into existing IT infrastructure.
To accelerate time-to-market, Gateworks released the GW11056 Development Kit, a complete platform for Wi-Fi HaLow evaluation and prototyping. The kit provids a fast path to real-world testing in industrial automation, remote monitoring, sensor networks, mobile robotics and more. It includes the GW16159 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Card, VeniceFLEX SBC featuring the NXP iMX 8M Plus CPU, Linux Ubuntu board support package and antenna, JTAG programmer, adapter cables and power supply.
“Our MM6108 SoC is purpose-built for long-range industrial-grade performance,” said Michael De Nil, CEO of Morse Micro. “Collaborating with Gateworks and Silex Technology creates a powerful ecosystem that simplifies Wi-Fi HaLow adoption. Together, we’re bringing connectivity where legacy Wi-Fi can’t go.”
“Wi-Fi HaLow is Wi-Fi that actually goes the distance,” said Kelly Peralta, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Gateworks. “It fills critical gaps in smart transportation, smart factories, and energy infrastructure without sacrificing compatibility or reliability. With the GW16159, we’re opening the door to a whole new class of industrial applications.”
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www.gateworks.com
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