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Exciting News! OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, is thrilled to welcome a global electronics powerhouse, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., as our newest member.

Murata Manufacturing is a leader in designing, manufacturing and selling ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules, and power supply modules worldwide. Their dedication to innovation and excellence positively impacts the industry, making them a perfect addition to the OmniAir® family.

Murata’s vehicle-to-everything (V2X) modules, supporting both IEEE 802.11-compliant DSRC and 3GPP Release 14/15-compliant C-V2X standards, are a testament to their commitment to cutting-edge technology. With the ability to choose between DSRC or C-V2X communication standards, their modules can seamlessly cater to different geographic regions.

“We are delighted to have one of the top global electronics manufacturers and automotive suppliers like Murata as an OmniAir® Member,” said Jason Conley, OmniAir Consortium. “Murata’s demonstrated commitment to innovation and excellence aligns with OmniAir’s mission to ensure the availability of trusted communications technologies for transportation.”

As a leading industry association, OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for DSRC and C-V2X devices. This includes Roadside Units (RSUs), On-Board Units (OBUs), and modules, all tested through a network of accredited test laboratories worldwide.

OmniAir Certified® devices give deploying agencies and automotive OEMs confidence that devices conform to industry standards and meet interoperability and security requirements.

Join us in welcoming Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. to the OmniAir family as we continue to pave the way for a connected and interoperable future in transportation.

About OmniAir Consortium:

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, welcomes Rolling Wireless S.À R.L. as our newest member.

Rolling Wireless is the leading global provider of network access devices (NADs) for the automotive sector, having shipped more than 50 million automotive-grade cellular modules thus far.

Building on more than two decades of innovation and operational excellence, Rolling Wireless helps automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers create applications that enhance safety, delight drivers, and generate additional revenue. The company’s unique open-source software platform enables customers to build Linux-based telematics control units (TCUs) on a single module.

Rolling Wireless was established as an independent company in 2020, with Sierra Wireless’s automotive business unit’s divestiture. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the company employs more than 250 automotive experts worldwide.

“We are very pleased to welcome one of the premier suppliers of connectivity solutions as our newest OmniAir Member,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.” Rolling Wireless’s commitment to advancing connected and automated vehicle technologies aligns with OmniAir’s mission to promote certified, secure, interoperable, and trusted communication devices for transportation.”

OmniAir offers independent, third-party testing and certification for C-V2X devices, including Roadside Units (RSUs), On-Board Units (OBUs), and modules, through a network of accredited test laboratories worldwide.

About OmniAir Consortium: OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, is issuing a call for speakers for the OmniAir Connected Mobility Seminar on November 8 in Taipei.

This seminar, hosted in partnership with the Taiwan Telematics Industry Association (TTIA), will bring together leading technical experts and policymakers from around the world to discuss advances in connected vehicle research, testing, and deployments. 

Those interested in presenting should submit abstracts and expressions of interest in speaking by October 1.

The seminar is hosted with OmniAir Taipei Plugfest, a week-long testing event for connected vehicle technologies. We are interested in presentations but are not limited to the topics listed below: 

  • Connected vehicle testing and certification around the world.
  • C-V2X and 5G MEC transport projects in Asia-Pacific region.
  • C-V2X for bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users.
  • Cybersecurity vulnerabilities & solutions in a connected world.
  • Global standards development & harmonization.
  • Regulatory environment for connected vehicles: challenges and opportunities.
  • Global harmonization of testing, assessment and validation of AI in transportation.
  • Exploring the intersection of tolling and connected vehicles.

This in-person workshop will address key technical and policy issues on Wednesday, November 8, in the grand ballroom of the Golden Tulip Fab Hotel. The workshop will also feature live C-V2X technology demonstrations and an opportunity for hands-on learning about C-V2X technology. Guided tours of the C-V2X testing facility and field-testing sites will be offered to interested parties.

OmniAir Plugfests are the premier testing events for connected vehicle technologies. OmniAir brings together the leading connected vehicle ecosystem from V2X device manufacturers, automotive OEMs, Tier One suppliers, engineering firms, infrastructure owner-operators, test laboratories, V2X test tool providers, and government officials interested in deploying certified technologies. 

For more information about speaking at the Connected Mobility Seminar, please contact Berkenda Cantlo, or visit our website at www.omniair.org.

Are you interested in presenting? To join our program of expert speakers, complete the online application form by selecting the button below. Applications dues on or before September 15, 2023!

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Are you interested in sponsoring? OmniAir offers several attractive sponsorship packages; please get in touch with Ryan Hall, Vice President of Business Development, for more information!   

About OmniAir Consortium 

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and Connected Vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org. 

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, Tolling, and Connected Vehicles, announced today that TÜV Rheinland Taiwan Ltd., is now an OmniAir® Authorized Test Laboratory (OATL) for cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) certification testing. 

TÜV Rheinland’s facility is the first OmniAir Authorized Test Laboratory in the Greater China region.

OmniAir‘s certification program provides third-party accredited laboratory testing and validation of C-V2X radios and modules to ensure device manufacturers, suppliers, and automotive OEMs entering the V2X market develop products that conform to industry standards and meet minimum performance and interoperability requirements.

This accreditation authorizes TÜV Rheinland to perform laboratory and field testing for C-V2X devices at their Songshan District, Taipei test facility. 

“Expanding the OmniAir Certified® program for C-V2X connected vehicle devices globally promotes competition and choice in world-class testing facilities for our members,” said Jason Conley, Executive Director for OmniAir Consortium. “TÜV Rheinland is a proven leader in providing connected vehicle testing, and we are pleased to see their commitment to delivering comprehensive C-V2X certification testing.”

TÜV Rheinland, is committed to running a C-V2X test station at the upcoming OmniAir Taipei Plugfest, November 6-10. If you are interested in providing a test station or you have any combination of V2X devices, including OBU, RSU, or Modules for testing, the early bird registration is open.

OmniAir Consortium Authorized Test Laboratories can be found and verified by visiting our authorized laboratory catalog.

A detailed listing and description of test cases and corresponding standards tested as part of the OmniAir Certification program for C-V2X RSUs and OBUs are available here.

Please visit our certification services page to apply for OmniAir Certification or learn more about our certification, lab authorization, and test equipment qualification programs. If you have questions about OmniAir certification services, please get in touch with us at info@omniair.org.

About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir‘s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. www.omniair.org.

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OmniAir Consortium®, the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles, is hosting its first OmniAir Plugfest in Asia in Taipei, Taiwan, the week of November 6-10, 2023.

OmniAir Taipei Plugfest, hosted in partnership with the Taiwan Telematics Industry Association *(TTIA) and Danhai New Town “D-City,” is the premiere connected vehicle testing event in Asia.  This week-long event will bring together leading device manufacturers, automotive OEMs, test laboratories, test equipment providers, and deploying agencies from around the world. 

In conjunction with the Plugfest, OmniAir, and TTIA will jointly host a one-day “Connected Mobility Seminar” featuring leading Taiwanese officials and experts from government, industry, and academia. Keynote presentations, plenary sessions, and breakout technical sessions will offer attendees marketing, networking, learning, and technical knowledge exchange opportunities.

The OmniAir Taipei Plugfest will feature laboratory bench conformance testing, field performance testing, interoperability, and security testing for C-V2X devices. V2X safety applications and security solutions will also be tested in laboratory and field environments. Laboratory testing will take place at the Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology, and field testing will be at the nearby Danhai New Town “D-City” Field Test Facility.

“Taipei is the perfect host city for our first OmniAir Plugfest in Asia” said Jason Conley, Executive Director of OmniAir Consortium.  “Together with our partners in Taiwan, we look forward to welcoming connected vehicle technology vendors and testing professionals from around the world.”

Participation is strongly encouraged for vendors considering applying for device-level OmniAir Certification, a critical step leading to product commercialization and widespread deployment. It is also valuable for test equipment and laboratory providers seeking OmniAir Authorized Test Equipment or OmniAir Qualified Test Laboratory status.

The OmniAir Taipei Plugfest will feature comprehensive testing for C-V2X devices, including OBUs, RSUs, and modules. Depending on the test equipment providers and test laboratories participating, RSU devices can run through OmniAir’s updated LTE-V2X (CV2X PC5) Release 1 Conformance and Interoperability Certification program for the first time.

Click here to view OmniAir’s Test Specifications

OmniAir Plugfests draw device manufacturers, Tier One Suppliers, chipset providers, OEMs, deploying agencies, and leading engineering firms from Asia, Europe, and North America.

Register by August 15 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing!

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About OmniAir Consortium

OmniAir Consortium is the leading industry association promoting interoperability and certification for ITS, tolling, and connected vehicles. OmniAir’s membership includes public agencies, private companies, research institutions, and independent test laboratories. Learn more about OmniAir at www.omniair.org

About TTIA

TTIA was established in December 2010, and the mission of TTIA is to expedite the development of the Taiwan telematics industry and to strengthen its global competitiveness.  To this end, TTIA is committed to integrating resources, creating added value and business opportunities, and promoting industrial standardization in order to help the telematics industry take deep roots in Taiwan and stay abreast with international developments.

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