CES, the annual tech conference hosted in Las Vegas, kicks off this week as thousands of tech companies from across the world showcase their businesses and display their next-generation technology.
CES is one of the premier tech conferences of the year as companies unveil new products and tech enthusiasts discover the top tech trends of the year---ranging from autonomous vehicles to 5G technology.
A handful of Wisconsin companies are attending CES this year to showcase their wares at the annual conference. Here are the local companies you should know.
At CES this year, Wisconsin-based Kohler unveiled a new line of internet-connected bathroom products, including a "smart toilet" that works with Alexa. Dubbed the Numi 2.0, the toilet comes with built-in Alexa-power speakers and can automatically open and close the lid. It also has automatic flushing, automatic deodorization, a heated seat, a foot warmer and personalized cleansing capabilities.
Fasetto, based in Superior, is a startup founded in 2013 that's building an agnostic operating system. The hardware and software company has created Forum, a pocket-sized device that's meant to eradicate any of the technical issues that crop up while conducting business meetings.
La Crosse makes advanced weather instruments, monitoring systems and wall clocks that help people stay on top of what's happening inside and outside of their home. The company's personal weather station gives details on when to adjust your thermostat, when you need to wear a jacket outside, and even when it's time to water your grass.
ProClip is a Madison-based maker of mobile device holders and mounts for your car. Its products are custom fit for virtually every vehicle model and works with smartphones, tablets, mobile computers, mobile printers and more.
Madison-based TechDen has developed a product that acts as a physical home and charging station for a family's tech devices, allowing parents the ability to cut down on their kids' screen time and give their mobile devices a time out. Paired with an app, parents and children are able to collaborate to set boundaries for screen time. When a device is not in use, it is locked away in the “Den” where it sits until the child is permitted to use the device again.
Nashotah-based Techniplas is a design and manufacturing provider of engineered products focused on the future of mobility. At CES, it's exhibiting a new steering wheel concept that incorporates its proprietary cognitive lighting technology with 3D-printed electronics.
