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Applycon

APPLYCON s.r.o.

Dobřany, Czech Republic

Soldier EquipmentArmour & ProtectionDual-use
Founded 2005Subsystem Manufacturer, Contract ManufacturerSupplies Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: March 17, 2026

About

Founded in 2005, Applycon is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Dobřany, Czech Republic working in soldier equipment, armour & protection.

Applycon is a Czech developer and manufacturer based in Dobřany near Plzeň, founded in 2005. The company focuses on wearable electronics and smart textiles, connector technology and cable assemblies, and design and complex engineering services including prototyping and serial production. Within the Smart@Fire consortium led by Applycon with Vochoc, Holík International, Elitronic and the University of West Bohemia, it developed the smartPRO smart firefighting suit and the smartPRO2 lightweight variant, along with the SensPro smart glove, aimed at fire services in Germany, France, Belgium and the United Kingdom. The company also participates in the EU-funded ARMETISS project, which develops smart textile equipment to improve soldiers' capabilities, safety and comfort during military operations. Other activities include heated textiles, lighting systems and energy solutions for smart textiles, and some civilian products such as heated boots, a signalling cycling jacket and garments for outdoor use.

Location

Dobřany, Czech Republic

Founded

2005

Company type

Limited company

Legal name

APPLYCON s.r.o.

Registration

26394243

VAT number

CZ26394243

Focus areas

smart textileswearable electronicsfirefighter protective clothingconnector technologycable assembliessmart@fireARMETISS

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Soldier EquipmentArmour & Protection

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerContract Manufacturer

What they offer

HardwareComponentsManufacturing ServicesEngineering Services

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

SmartPRO2

Smart firefighter suit

Lightweight smart firefighting suit that measures surface and internal temperature, has controllable active lighting, an emergency alert function that sends SMS and GPS coordinates, and a black-box data logger.

SmartPRO

Smart firefighter suit

Smart firefighting protective suit with sensors for temperature, toxic gases, vital functions and location, developed for city fire services under the Smart@Fire programme.

SensPro

Smart firefighter glove

Smart glove with integrated sensor system that measures surface temperature and remote temperature via laser pointing, usable as a standalone protective aid.

End users

Homeland Security & Police

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Zlatý Amper

Brno trade fair (veletrh Brno)2017

People

Management & team (2)

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