Sustainability
Responsible
by design.
Built for long term.
Sustainability is built into how we design, operate, and deliver.
Energy efficiency by design
How the 48V Architecture reduces
energy loss and improves operational efficiency
Most powered medical carts still rely on 12V architectures designed for consumer electronics. Under clinical load, these systems waste up to 35% of energy as heat. Driving larger, heavier batteries instead of solving inefficiency.
The LightCore™ 48V platform addresses this at the architecture level. Higher voltage reduces current for the same power output, minimizing heat loss and improving energy utilisation. Efficiency by design, not by compromise.
Energy loss comparison
Legacy 12V
~32%
Energy lost as heat per charge cycle at clinical load
LightCore™ 48V
~7%
Energy lost at equivalent clinical load. 4–5× more efficient
Runtime at clinical load
Legacy 12V
4-6h
LightCore™ 48V
12h+
Reduced CO₂ through efficiency
How lower energy consumption contributes to reduced environmental impact
The efficiency gains of the 48V platform are not just operational benefits , they translate directly into lower electricity consumption per cart, lower carbon emissions across a hospital fleet, and a measurably smaller environmental footprint over the full product lifecycle.
4-5x
More efficient than legacy 12V
Fewer kilowatt-hours consumed per shift means lower grid draw and reduced carbon emissions per cart, per year.
~34°C
Operating temperature (vs. ~82°C legacy)
Lower thermal output means less facility cooling load. An indirect but measurable reduction in building energy demand.
CO₂
Lower carbon impact per cart
Reduced energy loss translates directly into lower electricity use and associated CO₂ emissions across the product lifecycle.
responsible manufacturing
In-house production control and traceability
Smöve manufactures its products in-house in Malaysia. This is a deliberate strategy that gives us direct control over material selection, production quality, and component traceability across the entire build.
By managing manufacturing internally, we can enforce consistent standards, maintain full visibility into every component, and continuously refine our processes based on real-world performance. This level of control is critical to delivering reliable systems in demanding clinical environments.