SmartHive
An experimental transport hive for modern beekeepers.
SmartHive is an experimental transport hive designed for modern beekeepers looking for flexibility and efficiency when handling and working with bee colonies. It's a compact, easily portable hive that offers a range of innovative accessories for optimal bee management.
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A compact hive for flexible beekeeping
SmartHive is an experimental transport hive designed for modern beekeepers looking for flexibility and efficiency when handling and working with bee colonies.
It's a compact, easily portable hive that offers a range of innovative accessories for optimal bee management — from pollen collection to comb honey production to simple feeding whenever it's needed.
Open and closed mode
The hive can be used open or closed as needed — flexibility you'll appreciate when working with your bees.
A smart solution for modern beekeepers
Compact and portable
An easily portable hive designed for flexible use out in the field or at the apiary.
Innovative accessories
A range of smart accessories for optimal bee management — a pollen trap, a jar attachment and an integrated feeder.
Gentle handling of the colony
The hive's design makes handling and working with the colony easier, with minimal disturbance.
Comb honey straight into the jar
The jar attachment lets bees create fresh comb honey directly inside jars.
Explore SmartHive in 3D
You'll find interactive 3D models of the hive on Sketchfab.
Smart accessories for SmartHive
Each accessory also has its own interactive 3D model on Sketchfab.
Pollen trap
A special attachment designed for efficient pollen collection. The removable grid minimizes stress on the bees and maximizes pollen yield. It can easily be swapped for a classic entrance guard that protects the hive from intruders.
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Jar attachment
An attachment for easily obtaining fresh comb honey. It lets bees create comb honey directly inside jars.
View in 3D →
Integrated feeder
A feeder for easily topping up food whenever it's needed. It gives bees easy access while minimizing disturbance to the hive during feeding.
View in 3D →See SmartHive in action
Interested in our project?
Send us your questions about the SmartHive project by email.