At FSB 2025 in Cologne, WM technics will showcase IceSense at Hall 9, Stand E028, an innovation that fundamentally changes ice surface maintenance. With IceSense, ice processing becomes fully data-driven for the first time—delivering perfect ice quality, maximum energy efficiency, and long-term operational cost reductions.
Bolzano/Cologne – Innovation is deeply rooted in WM technics’ corporate DNA. With perfect timing, the experts from Italy are bringing new technologies to market that are thoroughly transforming the world of ice maintenance. Once again, the Bolzano-based company has exceeded its standards by providing Ice Masters and operators worldwide with IceSense—a technology that combines efficiency and sustainability.
The heart of IceSense is a high-precision temperature sensor that captures real-time data during each ice maintenance session. This data is automatically linked with exact IPS coordinates and displayed as a visual temperature map in the WM Connect app. Operators gain a detailed overview of the entire ice surface, allowing them to identify critical hotspots early and analyze thermal developments over time.
The benefits for ice rink operators are clear: no more uncertainty about ice temperatures, no unnecessary waste of energy and water, and no complaints from athletes about uneven ice surfaces.
Thanks to IceSense, resources can be deployed precisely where they’re actually needed. The result: significant energy savings, lower operating costs, and ice quality that can be exactly tailored to the requirements of different sports—from figure skating and hockey to public skating sessions.
Furthermore, IceSense creates the foundation for sustainable energy management. Continuous data collection enables the optimization of energy use over the long term, extends equipment lifespan, and significantly reduces the ecological footprint of ice sports facilities. This benefits not only operators but also municipalities and clubs that want to offer visitors the highest quality while taking responsibility for both the environment and their budget.
“With IceSense, we’re taking ice maintenance to an entirely new level,” explains Mirko Sparber, Sales Manager at WM technics. “We’re setting another milestone in connecting technology, sustainability, and sports—demonstrating how data can be the key to perfect ice.”
With IceSense, WM technics reinforces its commitment to actively shaping the future of ice maintenance. Visitors to FSB 2025 can experience the possibilities of this new technology for themselves at Hall 9, Stand E028.
