A smart lock has a variety of applications, such as providing a convenient and seamless service for home owners and renters in the home sharing economy, or to secure and remotely track goods in the logistics industry. We Are Perspective (WAP) is an industrial design consultancy and hardware incubator based in Singapore and headquartered in the Netherlands. They approached IPI during its flagship technology-industry brokerage event TechInnovation in 2015, and sought IPI’s support in identifying a smart lock solutions provider.
WAP was matched with JA Security and Innovations (JASI), a local logistics tracking and smart lock solutions provider for enterprise. JASI had in its technology portfolio, a smart lock device with GPS-enabled location-tracking capabilities used for secure transportation of goods in the logistics industry. Recognising the demand for smart locks in the consumer market, TransforMesh was formed as a startup company by both parties in April 2016 to develop a keyless lock which can be unlocked using a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection. The ‘InsightLock’ made its debut at TechInnovation 2016. It was the first smart padlock to be integrated with a WIFI module and a long range Bluetooth module, using a ‘rhythm code’ for users to lock and unlock via tapping a particular rhythm such as that from a song. The smart lock also comes with an innovative feature that allows for real-time break in alerts.
“Through this collaboration facilitated by IPI, we successfully brought together the expertise from We Are Perspective and JA Security and Innovations and founded TransforMesh. We see the technology opening up a vast range of applications ranging from apartment security, bicycle sharing, locker rental, including other B2B use cases. Having the opportunity to showcase InsightLock at TechInnovation 2016 has definitely helped generate interest from potential business and technology partners,” commented Mr Kandan Jayaraj, Co-Founder of TransforMesh Pte Ltd.
As the sharing economy continues to grow, the need for secure, convenient, and flexible access solutions has become increasingly important. Homeowners and renters require seamless ways to manage property access, while logistics companies seek robust solutions to secure and remotely track goods in transit. Traditional locks and manual key exchanges pose significant limitations, including inconvenience, security risks, and lack of real-time monitoring. We Are Perspective (WAP) identified a gap in the market for smart lock solutions that could address these evolving needs. However, developing a technologically advanced, user-friendly smart lock required expertise in both hardware design and security technology. WAP needed to find a partner with the right capabilities to co-create a solution that would serve both consumer and enterprise markets, particularly for applications such as home sharing, bicycle sharing, and secure logistics. The challenge was to bring together complementary expertise to design a smart lock that not only offered keyless convenience but also incorporated advanced features like GPS tracking, Bluetooth connectivity, and real-time security alerts. Overcoming these hurdles was essential to delivering a product that could meet the demands of a rapidly changing marketplace.
IPI Singapore matched We Are Perspective with JA Security and Innovations (JASI) during its flagship TechInnovation event in 2015, facilitating a strategic partnership between the two companies. Through IPI's technology-industry brokerage, WAP was introduced to JASI, a local provider with a strong portfolio in logistics tracking and smart lock solutions for enterprise clients. Recognising the potential to address both consumer and business needs, IPI's facilitation led to the formation of TransforMesh, a startup co-founded by WAP and JASI in April 2016. Together, they developed the 'InsightLock', a keyless smart padlock that can be unlocked via smartphone using Bluetooth technology. The device was further enhanced with GPS-enabled location tracking, a WIFI module, a long-range Bluetooth module, and a unique 'rhythm code' feature, allowing users to unlock the padlock by tapping a specific rhythm, such as a song. Real-time break-in alerts were also integrated, setting a new benchmark for smart security solutions. IPI's role in connecting the right partners and supporting the innovation journey was instrumental in bringing InsightLock to market, culminating in its debut at TechInnovation 2016 and generating significant interest from potential business and technology partners.
"Through this collaboration facilitated by IPI, we successfully brought together the expertise from We Are Perspective and JA Security and Innovations and founded TransforMesh. We see the technology opening up a vast range of applications ranging from apartment security, bicycle sharing, locker rental, including other B2B use cases. Having the opportunity to showcase InsightLock at TechInnovation 2016 has definitely helped generate interest from potential business and technology partners."
We Are Perspective (WAP) is an industrial design consultancy and hardware incubator based in Singapore and headquartered in the Netherlands. The company specialises in developing innovative hardware solutions for a variety of industries, including the home sharing and logistics sectors.