The market is rapidly evolving. Digitalization and energy transformation are significantly changing consumer behavior among drivers. Gas station operators are expanding their energy offerings to include EV charging stations and hydrogen, while simultaneously broadening their service spectrum in shops and gastronomy. Additionally, new destinations for modern mobility are emerging with charging parks for electric vehicles.
Scheidt & Bachmann With a new company name, Scheidt & Bachmann Energy Retail Solutions GmbH, the company seeks to underscore their competence as a leading integrator of comprehensive, cloud-based solutions in this dynamic market. The company offers innovative solutions for multi-energy and multi-service applications at traditional gas stations, mobility hubs, and charging parks.
Scheidt & Bachmann showcased these developments at this year’s UNITI expo in Stuttgart from May 14 to 16, 2024. A standout highlight at the expo was the company’s dedicated e-mobility area, both at their exhibition stand and in the Future Mobility Lounge, where the team were present in collaboration with partners ChargePoint and GP Joule Connect. Visitors were particularly impressed by the product highlights, SIQMA PowerPay and SIQMA FlowMax.AI.
SIQMA PowerPay is Scheidt & Bachmann’s groundbreaking payment kiosk for charging parks, specifically designed to meet the modern demands of e-mobility. This system simplifies the payment process at charging stations and ensures AFIR-compliant implementation. With its flexible design, SIQMA PowerPay offers numerous mounting options, allowing for precise installation at any location. In partnership with ChargePoint and through the integration of SIQMA PowerPay into ChargePoint’s beEnergised CPMS, the company provide a customized solution for a wide range of electric charging sites.
SIQMA FlowMax.AI, a new AI-based solution, optimizes the utilization of charging stations. Based on precise calculations, SIQMA FlowMax.AI displays the remaining charging time of each in-use charger, enabling drivers to quickly decide whether it’s worth waiting. Combined with SIQMA Sign, a outdoor-friendly digital display, operators can also show advertisements or current charging rates, further enhancing the customer experience and strengthening customer loyalty. Both SIQMA PowerPay and SIQMA FlowMax.AI are integrated through our SIQMA Charge Cloud, which ensures seamless communication with various backend systems.
Another highlight was the presentation of a special use case in collaboration with Logpay and Washtec: booking and paying for car washes from within the vehicle. SIQMA Carwash.Connect allows users to purchase car washes via the vehicle’s onboard computer or an app, with the payment automatically recorded in the SIQMA POS 2.0 system. This innovative solution will be implemented for the first time at Esso stations in Germany in cooperation with EG.
The SIQMA POS 2.0 cash register solution also impressed the professional audience with various additional use cases for gastronomy or as a self-checkout terminal. The modernized user interface simplifies operation and offers an excellent user experience.
A special highlight on the second day of the expo was the live demonstration of Scheidt & Bachmann products at the company’s exhibition stand. Numerous visitors took the opportunity to learn about the company’s solutions on-site. The team also welcomed a special guest: Achim Bothe, CEO of Aral. In a conversation with Jörg Heilingbrunner, the focus was on their long-standing partnership and how the two companies are jointly advancing the future of mobility.
