logoburgerMenuIcon

Bitzer SE

ClientBitzer

.

Duration7+ years

.

IndustryHVAC

Bitzer Electronics, part of Bitzer SE, is a leading German manufacturer of compressors for refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump systems. The company creates innovative solutions, such as the HMI-700-T, an intuitive Human-Machine Interface for HVAC systems, and the Bitzer Selection Software, a tool designed to help users customize compressor and condensing unit setups for optimal performance.

Cover Image
Technology Logo 1

C++

Technology Logo 2

Embedded Linux

Technology Logo 3

CMake

Technology Logo 4

Yocto

The Challenge

Building such a device came with several key challenges. The system had to present complex HVAC data in a simple, accessible way without overwhelming the user. It also had to integrate with a variety of HVAC configurations, requiring flexibility in both software and communication protocols. On top of that, the HMI had to maintain high performance across different environments, ensuring that responsiveness and stability were never compromised, regardless of conditions.

Our Approach

We took a collaborative and iterative approach to tackle these challenges, working closely with the client from early requirements gathering to final testing. Our team focused on understanding the nuances of the end-user’s interaction with HVAC systems and translated those insights into a streamlined interface. We refined the design and the backend logic through continuous prototyping and feedback loops. The result was the HMI-700-T, an elegant, durable solution that balances technical precision with intuitive usability, successfully enhancing both the user experience and system performance.

Carousel Image
Carousel Image