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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. -
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Transense has established a JDA (Joint Development Agreement) with McLaren Electronics in order to develop Transense's patented technology in Motorsport applications. -
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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.
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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.
IntelliSAW Announces Pilot System Deployed at JSW Steel Limited
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- Published on Thursday, 17 May 2012
Transense Technologies plc ("Transense") (AIM: TRT), the provider of sensor systems for the transportation and industrial markets, is pleased to announce that its trading division, IntelliSAW, a leading provider of next generation wireless sensor systems for smart grid applications, has successfully completed the installation and full commissioning of a pilot switchgear monitoring system at the Salem Works CPP2 plant of JSW Steel.
TK Theepan, Assistant General Manager at the Salem Works plant of JSW, commented: "We have been looking for some time now to identify an easy to deploy, reliable, continuous monitoring end-to-end solution for use in our switchgear cabinets. The deployment of this pilot system is a significant step forward for us in providing monitored intelligence for these assets in our operations. We are looking forward to rolling out IntelliSAW's IS485 system throughout our facilities following the successful conclusion of this pilot."
Graham Storey, CEO of Transense, commented: "We are very excited about the opportunity to work with JSW Steel, a company that embraces new technology as a means of enhancing the efficiency and reliability of its operations. We toured the JSW Steel works during a recent trip to a number of major industrial sites in the region and were encouraged by the positive feedback we received regarding the IntelliSAW solution. It is apparent that there is a high demand to maximise the performance of existing critical power infrastructure in a region that is experiencing unprecedented economic growth, and we believe our solution is ideally positioned to fulfill this latent demand. We are pleased to have JSW as the first Indian industrial customer for IntelliSAW and look forward to developing the relationship going forward."
The ongoing relationship with JSW will be maintained by El PE, IntelliSAW's exclusive Indian distributor.
About JSW Steel Limited
JSW is part of US $15 billion O.P.Jindal Group. It has grown to US$ 9 billion in little over a decade and has presence across various sectors – Steel, Energy, Minerals, Port & Infrastructure, Cement, Aluminum.
About IntelliSAW
IntelliSAW, a trading division of Transense Technologies plc (AIM: TRT.L), develops and markets patent protected wireless, passive surface acoustic wave (SAW) based sensing systems targeted at challenging industrial applications. Its IS485 family of products provides temperature monitoring of critical electric power switchgear equipment in Smart Grid applications.
IntelliSAW's proprietary solution is wireless and does not require any power to the sensors, affording ease of installation and system commissioning while avoiding introducing any arcing or flashover concerns. Moreover the IntelliSAW system outputs data directly onto existing communication networks using standard protocols, allowing for instantaneous monitoring and control.
The IS485 platform brings an advanced feature set as compared to legacy solutions on the market today, including twelve independent sensor frequencies and four antenna connections per reader which combined allow for up to 48 sensors per system. Further innovative advances in interrogation protocols, differential sensor topology, and microcontroller architecture serve to resolve a number of known issues with existing solutions including sensor drop-out, challenging system set-up processes, positional dependence of sensor calibration, and non-compliance to high voltage application environments.
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Graham Storey, Chief Executive |
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Brewin Dolphin – Nominated Adviser |
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Aubrey Powell/ Robert Beenstock |
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Hybridan LLP - Broker |
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Claire Noyce, Tim Goodman, Deepak Reddy |
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Newgate Threadneedle |
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Transense Technologies plc