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Dendo Systems Debuts World’s First Power over Ethernet Drapery Motor

Dendo Systems’ RENKEI is designed to take complexity out of motorized shade and drapery projects. By allowing each motor to connect through standard network cabling, the platform simplifies wiring, setup, grouping and integration with smart-home systems. The result is a cleaner installation process, easier troubleshooting, and a more reliable experience for both installers and end users.

CEDIA Expo 2026, September 1-4                                                                   
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO (booth #3246)

MELBOURNE, Australia – August 5, 2026 –
Dendo Systems, an Australian manufacturer of motor and control technology for automated window coverings, debuts the world’s first Power over Ethernet (PoE) drapery motor at CEDIA Expo 2026 (Launchpad, booth 3246). The new motor forms part of the company’s broader RENKEI Platform, which brings direct Ethernet power, control and real-time position feedback to motorized roller shades and draperies.

The RENKEI Platform combines network-native PoE roller-shade and curtain motors with the RENKEI Processor, which simplifies motor discovery, limit setting, grouping in addition to providing an open API that enables easy integration with third-party automation systems.

Dendo Systems’ architecture treats every shade motor as a true network device. Instead of proprietary motor-control wiring and centralized power panels, each motor connects directly to standard Ethernet and PoE infrastructure. An internal energy buffer keeps the required PoE budget to approximately three watts per motor while supporting individual addressing, synchronized control, and real-time position feedback.

Booth visitors will experience a RENKEI PoE motor get plugged in, automatically appear in the commissioning interface, and then get configured, grouped, and controlled live. “Ours is a practical demonstration of how network-native shading can simplify installation while providing precise control and feedback to the automation system,” says Yi Liu, director of Dendo Systems Pty Ltd.

“We believe that CEDIA Expo is the perfect setting for Dendo Systems as it brings together the integrators, technology partners, and manufacturers for whom our RENKEI Platform was specifically developed,” added Liu. “Our primary goal is to introduce our brand and gather direct feedback to best build the support and distribution structure required for the market.”

About Dendo Systems Pty Ltd
Dendo Systems is an Australian developer of motors, controls and integration technology for automated window coverings. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the company’s RENKEI Platform is designed for professional shading applications requiring network-native control, streamlined commissioning and direct integration with third-party automation systems. For more information, visit www.dendosystems.com.

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