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Idea to Identity: How ZeroKey Got its Name
When you think of a real-time location system (RTLS), you might picture sophisticated devices, sensor networks, and advanced analytics. All of which are essential components of a hyper-accurate location technology, but at the heart of everything we build at ZeroKey is a deceptively simple idea: it should just work.
No scanning, no tagging, no logging. No key presses.
From Manual to Modern
The concept behind ZeroKey started with a frustration shared by nearly every operations manager, technician, and engineer: the endless burden of manual input. Whether it’s scanning barcodes, filling out paperwork, or punching in data line by line—these manual steps consume time, money, and are a source of costly errors.
The dream? A system so seamless, so aware of the environment, that the operational data necessary for facility-wide digitization, automation, and optimization is captured automatically. No interaction required. Zero key presses.
What ZeroKey Really Means:
Unparalleled Operational Visibility and Actionable Insights
“ZeroKey” isn’t just a name. It’s a mission statement.
The company was founded in 2016 with the goal of bringing hyper-accurate location awareness to factories by bridging the gap between the lack of real-time data in traditional operations environments and the need for such data to drive process efficiencies, data-driven decision-making, and ultimately, bottom-line value. But the key has always been to do this in a way that eliminates the need for human intervention in the data collection process. Every product we’ve developed—from Quantum RTLS™ to our Spatial Intelligence Platform—exists to make this vision a reality: a world where processes can be measured, analyzed, and optimized without touching a keyboard or a screen.
With 1.5 mm 3D positioning accuracy, we don’t just know where things are. We know how they’re being used, when actions occur, and what the outcomes are. That context-rich data becomes the foundation for predictive insights, automated quality control, and fully digitized operations. Quantum RTLS gives organizations unprecedented operational efficiency and insights about the state of their operations, both real-time and historical, unlocking powerful analytics and the true potential of Industry 4.0.
ZeroKey Today
Since the introduction of its Quantum RTLS™ 2.0 product line in 2022, which is supported by an IP portfolio of over 30 core patents, ZeroKey has experienced exponential growth with a customer base that spans more than 10% of the Fortune 500 Global, and with major markets in Canada, USA, Germany, Sweden, France, UK, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Mexico, and Brazil.
Today, ZeroKey powers everything from bolt-tightening validation in manufacturing to autonomous drone navigation and asset tracking across the factory floor. Through every use case, the vision stays the same: create a world where people can focus on their work while the data takes care of itself.
We’re not just reducing friction—we’re removing it entirely.
So when someone asks why we’re called ZeroKey, we smile and say:
Because the best systems don’t need input. They just work.
30+ Core Patents
Industry-leading RTLS technology supported
by an IP portfolio of over 30 core patents.
10% of Fortune 500 Global
Customer base spanning over 10% of the Fortune 500 Global with major markets in North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Singapore & Brazil.
3 Continents & 15+ Countries
Quantum RTLS 2.0 deployments in
3 continents and over 15 countries.
Industry-Leading Technology
Quantum RTLS is an industry-leading millimeter-level 3D location technology that leads industry incumbents in accuracy by a factor of over 100. By converting physical processes to digital events, the technology modernizes traditional industries, from the factory floor to the job site. Quantum RTLS precisely monitors the real-time physical state of operations by digitizing and streamlining workflows, material flows, and processes with 1.5 mm 3D accuracy across the entire operations environment to enable digital process management, complete operational visibility, process optimization, and much more.
Work With Us
We’re a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about technology, innovation, and collaboration. We like a good challenge, strive for excellence, and never quit until we get it right. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.
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ZeroKey’s Quantum RTLS 2.0 technology is backed by more than thirty patents and extensive research and development! Want to learn why we’re the most accurate RTLS technology in the market? Read all about how we do it in our white paper.
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3120 – 12 St. NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 8T3