IoT services Dortmund. From sensors to your business software.

IoT services for Dortmund: LoRaWAN, warehouse data and IoT apps. We connect sensors to your software and manage ongoing operations.

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Make sensor data useful for logistics and business buildings.

For businesses in Dortmund's port area, Phoenix West and technology park, we plan IoT projects around clear software interfaces. A possible starting project monitors door status, temperature or energy use at one site. Together, we define which data your team needs, how it reaches the warehouse system or dashboard and who responds to alerts. On-site surveys and installation are coordinated from our base in Werl.

For the first discussion: the relevant business area, existing sensors, required alerts and API documentation for the target system.

Dashboards, APIs and IoT applications

Your contact in Werl

Timo Wevelsiep is your contact. Site assessments and installation visits are agreed with you.

Logistics Focus

We understand the requirements of freight forwarders, warehouses and port operations.

Tech Expertise

From sensor to API - we build end-to-end IoT solutions.

Our Service Portfolio for Dortmund.

Smart Logistics & Tracking

We make material flows transparent. Asset tracking on company premises or fill level monitoring in silos - wireless and without expensive cabling in large halls.

Custom IoT Development

Standard dashboards often aren't enough. Through merkaio dev, we build your logistics platform or driver app. We integrate sensor data directly into your dispatch software.

Managed LoRaWAN

We build and operate private wireless networks on your campus. GDPR-compliant, secure and independent of mobile contracts. Ideal for large areas like the port or Phoenix West.

Solutions for Dortmund.

Possible project scenarios, not completed customer projects. Scope is assessed for your site.

Dortmund Port

Smart Port

Efficiency is the currency at the port.

Monitoring of truck parking spaces, container tracking and water levels. Robust outdoor sensors that work even in fog and industrial conditions. Real-time status of available loading docks directly on the dispatcher's tablet.

Milesight EM400 Outdoor Sensors.

Technology Park & City

Smart Building

Modern employers need modern spaces.

Flexible use of meeting rooms and open spaces. Anonymous people counting and CO2 measurement for ventilation and cleaning control. We integrate the data directly into Microsoft 365 or your room booking app.

People Counters & Room Climate Sensors.

Phoenix West

Industrial Energy Management

Production meets climate protection.

Transparency about electricity and gas consumption in manufacturing (ISO 50001). Retrofit of existing meters using pulse and Modbus converters via LoRaWAN. Data lands automatically in the energy dashboard.

Current Transformers & Modbus Integration.

Select connectivity and devices for your site.

In warehouses and outdoor areas, we assess radio coverage at the actual measurement points. LoRaWAN may suit temperature and status readings but does not replace a connection for video or large data volumes. Integration with existing infrastructure is agreed with your IT team.

ChirpStack, ThingsBoard or Grafana are selected to fit the project. Data export, access rights, backups and updates are defined in the operating plan; protection ratings and battery life depend on the selected device.

LoRaWAN
Radio planning, gateway selection and sensor integration for your site.
MQTT and APIs
Send measurements to existing applications and databases.
Dashboards
Status, trends and alerts matched to your workflows.
Operations
Monitoring, updates and backups with agreed responsibilities.

On-Site in DO and the Eastern Ruhr Region.

From our base in Werl, we arrange site visits across this service area. The listed places are service areas, not additional offices.

Dortmund (Port, City, Technology Park)
Hörde & Phoenix West
Lünen, Unna & Kamen
Castrop-Rauxel & Waltrop

Radio assessment, installation and subsequent maintenance are agreed according to location and project scope.

Frequently Asked Questions from Dortmund

Direct answers to typical questions from the region

We assess this at the planned measurement points. Metal, masonry, warehouse occupancy and antenna positions affect reception. An on-site survey establishes suitable gateway positions and whether additional infrastructure is required.
Absolutely. That's merkaio dev's job. We not only handle data transport but also build the interfaces (API, webhooks, MQTT) directly into your software. Whether SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or an industry solution - the data lands where your dispatcher needs it.
Yes. Parking shortages are a permanent issue in Dortmund's industrial areas. With robust ground sensors (e.g., Milesight EM400), we digitize your truck or employee parking spaces. You see in real-time which slots are occupied and can direct truck drivers accordingly.
The radio network and gateway connection are planned together. VLANs, firewall rules and access rights are agreed with your IT team. A different radio band alone does not mean the entire infrastructure is physically separate.
Yes. We see ourselves as a tech partner. If you have an innovative hardware idea, we deliver the backend and app. We build scalable IoT platforms that grow with your business - hosted in Germany.
Water level readings can be integrated into an operational view. Mounting, reporting intervals and data availability are assessed on site. Flood protection or official alerts require a separate specialist design.
Of course. Before project start, we conduct a 'Site Survey'. We measure signal strength in your halls or on the premises to determine optimal gateway positioning.
Once measurement points, hardware availability, site access and software interfaces are clear, we prepare a schedule. A scoped pilot tests coverage, data quality and alert routes before a larger rollout.
We primarily use Milesight - a Taiwanese manufacturer with excellent quality and a broad portfolio (sensors, gateways, controllers). Milesight is our standard for professional deployments. However, our infrastructure is hardware-agnostic: as long as devices speak open standards like LoRaWAN, MQTT, or HTTP, we can integrate them. This protects you from vendor lock-in.

We work across industries.

IoT projects in every sector. Have a project in mind? Get in touch.

Manufacturing & Production
Logistics & Transport
Healthcare & Care
Agriculture & Farming
Retail & Commerce
Real Estate & Facility
Energy & Utilities
Public Sector & Municipalities
Ports & Maritime Logistics
Cold Chain & Pharma

Don't see your industry? Contact us anyway.

Let's discuss your infrastructure. Digital and on-site.

Whether it's IoT platform development, hardware selection, managed hosting for ChirpStack, ThingsBoard, Grafana or NetBird VPN, or migration from a self-hosted setup - we'll find the right solution for your use case. Book a free 30-minute consultation, no commitment required.

Timo Wevelsiep

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Timo Wevelsiep

Founder, merkaio

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