CoNNext distinguished itself as one of the absolute protagonists of the 2025 edition of REFRIGERA, the most important event in Italy dedicated to commercial and industrial refrigeration technologies.
The company's exhibition space was consistently well attended, attracting technicians, system integrators, OEMs and supply chain operators curious to discover digital and cloud solutions for next-generation HVAC-R.

W6 ECC: the platform that redefines the control and management of HVAC-R systems

The focus was on the W6 ECC (Edge Cloud Control) platform: a complete ecosystem that integrates hardware, cloud, automation, AI and digital twin into one coherent experience.
During the show, CoNNext showed how W6 ECC enables:

• Connect any machine - refrigerated counters, chillers, heat pumps, cold rooms, etc., regardless of brand or protocol
• Remotely monitor and control all operating parameters
• Manage alarms, HACCP, energy performance and maintenance centrally
• Apply AI techniques specific to the HVAC-R industry

The versatility of the platform has impressed both food retail operators and those who operate more complex industrial plants.

The real quantum leap: AI applications for efficiency, reliability, and prediction

One of the most appreciated surprises at REFRIGERA 2025 was the presentation of new artificial intelligence-based features built into W6 ECC.
Among the applications that received the most interest:

- AI Predictive Maintenance

Machine learning models continuously analyze compressor pressures, temperatures, consumption and cycles to anticipate anomalies and prevent plant downtime.

- AI Energy Optimization

Automatic optimization algorithms that adjust setpoints, cycles, and defrost logic, reducing consumption by up to 20 percent without compromising the quality of the refrigerated product.

- Digital Twin HVAC-R

A digital twin that simulates the thermodynamic behavior of the plant in real time, useful for rapid diagnosis, tuning, and technical training.

- AI Anomaly Detection

Immediate detection of out-of-standard behavior, even minimal, with notification and explanation of probable cause.

Visitors were able to observe live demos showing how AI makes possible smarter, more reliable and sustainable management of refrigeration systems.

A complete ecosystem: hardware, cloud and industrial automation

CoNNext's presence confirmed the maturity of the entire W6 ecosystem, consisting of:

• W6-Connect, the next generation of Linux-based edge controllers
• Highly scalable cloud microservices for data, analytics and third-party integrations
• Modern user interfaces designed to manage hundreds of systems in an orderly and intuitive way
• Native integrations with industrial controllers, open protocols, and advanced sensors

This architecture showed how Connext is leading the HVAC-R industry toward real and measurable digitization.

REFRIGERA 2025 confirms Connext's role as industry innovator

The great response at REFRIGERA 2025 certifies CoNNext's vision :
technology serving refrigeration, connected, smart and sustainable.

W6 ECC establishes itself as the platform of choice for those who want:

• To improve the efficiency of their facilities
• reduce energy consumption
• Eliminate downtime and unexpected costs
• Enabling advanced data-driven maintenance
• Bringing artificial intelligence to the center of HVAC-R

CoNNext comes out of the show with a clear confirmation:
the future of refrigeration is digital and smart-and W6 ECC is already ready to lead it.