-
+Read MoreTranslogik
Translogik is a trading division that leverages Transense's sensor and RF expertise to provide a range of tyre management solutions to the OTR (Off the Road) and commercial vehicle markets. -
+Read MoreIntelliSAW
The IntelliSAW trading division uses Transense's patented SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) technology to provide continuous, wireless, passive temperature monitoring systems. -
+Read MoreGM Flexplate
Transense is currently developing a wireless, real-time torque measurement system with General Motors (GM). It has the potential to improve vehicle driveability, reduce fuel consumption and improve transmission shift quality. -
+Read MoreMcLaren
Transense has established a JDA (Joint Development Agreement) with McLaren Electronics in order to develop Transense's patented technology in Motorsport applications. -
+Read MoreIntelWind
Transense is now part of a consortium of nine companies ('IntelWind') that has begun development on a major EU funded project to improve the efficiency & reliability of wind turbines.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- About Transense ∨
- Routes to Market ∨
- About SAW ∨
- Green Transense ∨
Wireless, Battery-less Sensor Systems
Transense develops and markets patent-protected sensor systems for measuring torque, temperature and pressure, wirelessly and without the need for batteries, using Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology.
As no batteries or wires are required, the sensors can be used in applications that traditional sensors cannot, such as on rotating shafts or in environments where access to the sensors is difficult or potentially hazardous.
Transense is developing the technology in conjunction with partners including McLaren Electronic Systems and General Motors, as well as via two wholly owned divisions, IntelliSAW and Translogik, targeting the high growth global electrical Smart Grid applications market and the transport industry respectively.
Multiple routes to market for Transense's IP & products
The Benefits of SAW Technology
SAW devices, as deployed by Transense, are realised as crystalline quartz substrates (dies) typically 6 x 4 mm by 350 microns thick. On each die up to 3 resonators, with natural frequencies around 433MHz, are laid down in thin film aluminium, using photo-lithographic techniques. Each resonator comprises a central inter-digitated transducer (IDT) with a series of reflecting strips distributed on either side. Overall resonator dimensions are 2 to 3 mm long x 0.3 to 0.4 mm wide. The spacing between individual features in the IDT and reflectors is of the order of 2 microns so you need a microscope to resolve the fine detail. SAW resonators respond to both mechanical and thermal strain by changing their natural frequency of vibration..
Helping the World's environment
- Wind energy is one of several applications of Transense's patented technology that will have a positive impact on the world’s environment.
- As Transense's passive SAW technology doesn’t require batteries there are no potentially harmful disposal issues.
- By allowing for more efficient car engines and power grids it has the potential to reduce carbon emissions.
- Maximising tyre life & performance reduces the demand for fuel as well as rubber for replacement tyres.
RFID Chile Distribution Agreement
- Details
- Category: Latest
- Published on Friday, 30 April 2010
Transense is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Translogik Limited ('Translogik'), has signed a distribution agreement with RFID Chile.
The agreement combines Translogik OTR ('Off the Road') TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) technology and RFID Chile's mining application expertise to provide a real-time OTR tyre temperature and pressure management solution ('the system') to the South American mining industry.
The system was launched at the 2010 EXPOMIN in Santiago, Chile. Chile is the world's largest producer of copper. There was enormous interest from some of the world's largest mining operations from across South America.
Field trials of the new system, with a large Chilean mining company, are scheduled to begin on 10th May, when a team of engineers from Translogik and RFID Chile will fit three OTR TPMS systems to Komatsu 830E dumper trucks fitted with 57 inch tyres.
Max von Dessauer, CEO of RFID Chile, said "OTR tyres typically cost tens of thousands of dollars, and maximising the life and performance of these valuable assets is absolutely vital. Access to accurate, reliable, real-time temperature and pressure data will allow the mine operator to minimise replacement costs and breakdowns which adversely affect production levels. Even marginal improvements in productivity levels as a direct consequence of improved tyre performance can have a disproportionately large effect on margins."
Graham Storey, CEO of Transense, said "we are very pleased to be working with RFID Chile. Aligning ourselves to a company with their knowledge, experience and exposure in Latin America is a significant step forward in our ability to market our various tyre solutions in the region."
Contacts:
Transense Technologies PLC
Graham Storey 01869 238380
Laren Yeomans
Brewin Dolphin Investment Banking
Neil Baldwin 0845 213 4730
Sean Wyndham-Quin
Hybridan LLP - Broker
Claire Noyce / Stephen Austin 020 7947 4350
About RFID Chile
RFID Chile specializes in RFID based mining applications in Latin America and has an existing tire tracking product, ITS-TIR, which utilizes mobile and fixed RFID readers to track tires marked with EPC RFID tags. RFID Chile is based in Santiago.
http://www.rfid.cl/
Transense Technologies plc