BLOQ.IT
THE LARGEST SMART LOCKER NETWORK IN EUROPE
Bloq.it is leading the global smart locker revolution. The company's smart locker networks, used by industry giants like Vinted and DHL, are redefining last-mile delivery dynamics. With over 10,000 smart lockers in more than 20 countries, Bloq.it empowers businesses to reduce delivery costs and expand market reach, providing consumers with a flexible and secure solution for parcel collection and returns. From Vinted Go's peer-to-peer clothing marketplace to DHL's logistical efficiency, Bloq.it offers a versatile and indispensable tool that is shaping the future of participation in e-commerce.
OUR CONTRIBUTION
From day one, CRON has been a fundamental partner of Bloq.it, helping it achieve significant milestones such as million-dollar agreements with Vinted and DHL.
Having started our partnership in 2019, we worked from the first MVP to the current scalability phase, being responsible for the entire electronic component of the lockers, including the development of custom PCBs and the Bloq.it OS firmware that powers tens of thousands of lockers.
Recently, we developed together with Bloq.it the “heart” of a new product, a new battery-powered smart locker called NEXT. CRON contributed with the development of a complex PCB and validation of all electronics, including the intelligent human presence detection system that optimizes the battery.
We supported Bloq.it in industrialization, handling the CE certification process and helping to find crucial partners who still work with Bloq.it today.
TECHNOLOGIES
- Linux
- Raspberry Pi
- CANbus
- MQTT
- Serial ports
- Python
- Docker
- QR/Bar Codes