© Netvion Cosmicnode, a specialist in wireless control for LED lighting, has been relaunched under a new name: Netvion. Two of the three founders, Sharan Avati and Vinay Hiremath, are continuing the business after acquiring the company's inventory and intellectual property with the support of an investor. Netvion remains based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Within horticulture, Netvion's technology is already used in numerous large-scale LED lighting projects. Growers who adjust spectrum or dim lighting to optimize plant growth may already be familiar with the solutions developed under the Cosmicnode name. Although new customers were added in 2025, this was not sufficient to prevent bankruptcy. A restart has now been completed.
Photo side right: Sharan Avati
"We have maintained our relationships with suppliers and customers and are fully committed to bringing this technology back to the market," said Sharan Avati in early January. The founders also expressed appreciation for the support received from the curator during the restart process.
Wireless platform for horticulture
The Netvion Mobile App, shortly available on the Google Play Store and the App Store, is designed mainly for commissioning and system setup. Day-to-day control, monitoring, and calendar-based scheduling are provided through either a local web application or the Infinity cloud platform. The Infinity Cloud Application enables centralized remote control and monitoring of multiple greenhouses worldwide through a single sign-on.
The company's wireless control technology is specifically designed for horticulture. While the software was initially developed for lighting control in offices and warehouses, the focus quickly shifted to greenhouses, where scalability and reliability are critical. The system is based on a wireless mesh network, designed to perform reliably in large-scale greenhouse environments.
Integration and standardization
"Many companies attempt to develop similar technology in-house," explained Sharan. "Instead of reinventing the wheel, they can partner with us to reduce development costs, minimize risks, and accelerate time to market using technology that has already been proven at scale."
Integration with climate computers remains a key focus area. "When we started, there was no standardized protocol for horticultural lighting, so we developed our own Cosmicnode Lighting Protocol based on Modbus RS485," Avati said. "With the introduction of the Horti Lighting Protocol (HLP) by Hortivation, interoperability has improved significantly, making integration with different climate computers much easier."
In addition, Netvion has introduced a wireless PAR sensor and a DarkCheck solution, both of which integrate with the platform. By using real-time PAR data and control algorithms, growers can maintain their target PPFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) more accurately, improving both crop consistency and energy efficiency.
DarkCheck, developed in collaboration with grower RiverFlowers, focuses on lighting diagnostics and quality assurance. The solution automatically detects irregularities in lighting performance and identifies potential fixture issues before they affect cultivation, helping growers reduce downtime.
Growing demand driven by LED adoption
The rapid adoption of LED lighting in horticulture is increasing demand for flexible, scalable, and cost-effective control systems. As fixtures evolve from fixed-spectrum lighting to multi-channel, adjustable spectrums, traditional wired control solutions are becoming less practical.
Netvion is therefore optimistic about the future following the relaunch. "We can serve all horticultural regions where greenhouse lighting is used," the company states. "Our primary focus is on the Netherlands, the Benelux, North America, Canada, and countries such as Finland, where a high proportion of crops are grown under artificial light."
For more information:
Netvion
Phone: +31613921828
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www.netvion.io
