steadmin, Author at Steatite

Jan

Rugged GPS Time & Frequency Reference – VITA 75

Precision time synchronisation is now proving essential to the implementation of many different types of modern electronic systems. As the exclusive UK distribution partner for Spectracom, Steatite can provide its customers with access to the latest innovative technology in this sector. VersaSync is a high performance GPS master clock and network time server that is capable of delivering accurate, software-configurable time and frequency signals under all circumstances, even in GNSS-denied scenarios. Supporting both precision time protocol (PTP) and network time protocol (NTP) synchronisation standards, this robust, military grade unit (MIL-STD-810G) can deal with the most uncompromising of operational environments. Thanks to its lightweight construction (0.91kg) the solution is highly portable, while a compact form factor (147.3mm x 127.5mm x 63.0mm) and VITA 75 compliant design both facilitate its integration with existing hardware. The unit’s I/Os can be configured to accommodate a variety of timecode formats, such as IRIG, HaveQuick, 1PPS, xPPS, etc. A diverse choice of GNSS receivers is also offered.

Each VersaSync unit has a built-in high stability oscillator/clock resource (either OCXO or CSAC based, depending on the degree of exactitude required) that enables time and frequency accuracy to be upheld for extended periods without GPS/GNSS support. Furthermore, it can be re-synchronised by an external reference if required. There are a wide array of different applications for which this timing solution is highly suited. These include large scale UAVs, military vehicles, radar equipment (civil or military) and marine (sonar systems), among others. The VersaSync units have an operational temperature range that covers -45°C to +85°C. They can also cope with 95% humidity levels and have strong resilience to shock (20g) and vibration (7.7g). Functioning at altitudes up to 13,000m, they are highly suited to airborne deployment.

For more information on VersaSync visit: www.steatite-embedded.co.uk/products/gps-time-sync/spectracom-versasync-accurate-time-and-frequency-in-all-conditions

Oct

Rugged personal tracking system incorporates array of security-critical features

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High integrity electronic monitoring solution delivers industry-leading diagnostic functionality

Drawing on its expertise in producing advanced, resilient engineering solutions to deal with exacting application demands, Steatite now introduces a comprehensive, high integrity tracking system. It presents the national security, border control and law enforcement sectors with an ultra-reliable, all-encompassing, end-to-end solution that is simple to implement and can be tailored to fit their specific operational requirements. What essentially differentiates it from alternative solutions is that it has been designed from the initial concept phase with the goal of providing irrefutable forensic evidence – through its sophisticated diagnostic resources, precision positioning and secure operational capabilities.

The worn unit comprises a secure GPS tag with a robust ankle strap. A wide range of sensors are incorporated, which constantly acquire numerous forms of data concerning the wearer’s locality and the external environmental, as well as other key parameters such as battery status, etc. Extremely sensitive, adjustable tamper alert mechanisms have been integrated, which are triggered if any attempt is made to break into the case or to cut the strap.

The unit connects securely to a configurable web portal, which can be referred to in real time. This relies on geolocation data from multiple satellites and base stations, as well as access to state-of-the-art mapping sources, to determine the tag wearer’s exact position with very low possibility of error. Geofence notifications can be utilised to prevent the tagged subject from leaving (or entering) predetermined areas. Data being transferred between the tag and the web portal is encrypted to safeguard against the risk of security breaches. Also data segregation means that confidentially is always maintained, as not all the information is held in one place and will only be brought together if required for judicial purposes. The graphic user interface (GUI) has been developed to make it as operator-friendly as possible. Data recording and reporting rates can be set to suit specific requirements, with multiple monitoring modes available. Steatite can work directly with the customer to ensure the effectiveness of operational processes and thereby mitigate the chances of false alerts occurring (something that can prove a major problem with other solutions).

Through its elevated power efficiency, the tag unit has a long battery life (running for up to three days between charges). Furthermore, it has a rapid charge period (taking just one hour to fully replenish its reserves). Untethered charging means that it does not have to be connected directly to the mains (thus making it more convenient for the wearer). Its sturdy construction can cope with heavy shocks, vibrations and other forms of mechanical stress, as well as wide temperature fluctuations. As the casing is waterproof, this unit is not affected by exposure to water (from heavy rainfall, showering and even swimming).

“This personal tracking system showcases Steatite’s adept engineering, plus our in-depth knowledge of cloud computing technology and our understanding of the importance of data protection in relation to this. Every element, from the tag unit’s electronic hardware, firmware and mechanical structure, right through to its supporting software ecosystem, has been developed in such a way that it is fundamentally able to stand up to intense legal scrutiny, thereby providing the highest degree of evidential assurance,” states Chris Oxlade-Arnott, General Manager at Steatite EMS.

Oct

What is the best choice of rechargeable for compact, rugged applications?

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As modern technology becomes ever smaller and more portable, the ability to produce rugged, go-anywhere devices (e.g. rugged laptop) that can perform tasks for a day or more without recharging is a key competitive advantage for manufacturers. While there is merit in selecting components and power management systems to stretch available power as far as possible, the most fundamental part of the system remains the battery.

Battery technology has continually evolved and different chemistries have come and gone, yet commercially available Li-ion batteries have been around for a quarter of a century and, during that time, have supplanted other battery technologies in many applications.

Li-ion technology holds charge for long periods of time and can cope with protracted recharge intervals, as well as not suffering from the ‘memory effect’ that stifled Ni-MH batteries. The key quality that makes Li-ion the battery of choice is the high energy density levels that are inherent in the technology – in the region of 260Whrs/kg. Simply put, this is the amount of useful energy that can be stored per unit weight and is a key measure for any battery being considered for a portable application.

As a result of its high energy density, Li-ion technology proves considerably lighter and less bulky than other rechargeable technologies of equivalent capacity, thereby giving design engineers greater scope for designing market-leading products.

Li-ion batteries exhibit a high degree of robustness and they support a broad operational temperature range. In addition, they possess strong resilience to mechanical stresses caused by pressure, shock and vibration. Also, as the batteries are sealed, they can be used in any orientation without the possibility of accidental leaks that could be expected from ‘wet’ technologies, such as lead-acid.

Combining all of these benefits including the high energy density, the robustness and ability to work safely in any orientation makes Li-ion batteries the primary choice for compact and rugged applications.

Having served this sector for many years, Steatite is considered a trusted partner in the design and implementation of advanced Li-ion battery systems. A key focus has been to develop best practices, heavily invest in comprehensive and rigorous test procedures and remain abreast of the legislation. As a result, Steatite’s customers achieve the required performance while having complete confidence in the reliability, operational safety and legislative compliance of the battery.

To see how Steatite can support your needs for Li-ion battery technology, please click here.

Nov

Steatite awarded Wave Relay® Reseller of the Year for the second year running…

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Steatite are celebrating its second year as an Authorised Reseller of the Wave Relay® suite of products after being awarded Reseller of the Year 2015, for the second year running, by Persistent Systems LLC at the annual Partner Conference in New York.

Chris Harrington, Director of Steatite’s Communications Division commented “This award is in recognition of Steatite’s continued investment, our team approach and a great deal of hard work in generating business for the Wave Relay® suite of products over the last 12 months. Steatite has devoted a considerable amount of time, energy and resource in both realising opportunities for Wave Relay® products as well as working with Persistent Systems to develop new innovative solutions for defence and security applications around the world.”

Persistent Systems develops, manufactures and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system called Wave Relay®. This partnership adds a valuable capability to Steatite’s current product offerings with an intuitive vertical integration for consumers. Designed to maintain connectivity on the move, this scalable, peer-to-peer wireless network provides data, video and voice whilst extending your network wirelessly into RF restricted areas.

During 2015 Steatite played a key role in the European launch of Wave Relay® 5, boasting Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology which increases range, reliability and bandwidth of the radio system. This enables the simultaneous transmission of multiple high definition (HD) video feeds, vital command and control information and other sensor and voice data. This year has also seen Steatite develop a radio solution that integrated the Wave Relay® MANET Radio into a body worn form factor for situational awareness applications.

ABOUT STEATITE

Steatite is a market leader in the design, development and supply of rugged and industrial computers, custom lithium battery solutions, secure communication systems, antennas and subsystems ideally suited to harsh operating environments. Steatite has spent years developing a strong reputation for creating solutions to meet the operational demands of its customers. Dedicated in-house teams support clients by designing, building and supplying the most advanced range of components and systems tailored to their application requirements.

Steatite is a part of the Solid State PLC group of companies, quoted on the UK AIM market. www.steatite.co.uk

Press Contact: James Munger
Email: jamesm@steatite.co.uk

May

Steatite Launches SightView™ Video Distribution System

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Steatite is pleased to announce the release of SightView™ Tactical Video Distribution System (TVDS) that is designed to enable a team with up to four cameras to capture and record low latency video in difficult RF environments. The system uses the excellent Mobile Ad-Hoc Networking (MANET) capabilities of the MPU4 Wave Relay® radios. The combination of the MPU4 Wave Relay radios with the high quality low latency video codecs and cameras provide good quality streaming imagery from up to four cameras to a laptop based commander’s viewing station.

Key Features:

Secure High Bandwidth Data
Up-to 4 Video Streams with current software
Real-time Position Location
Simultaneous Voice and Data
Up to 27Mbps Multicast Throughput

Learn more about theSightView™ Tactical Video Distribution System (TVDS) click here

* Technical Specifications quoted are qualified and verified but do not indicate the maximum performance limitations of the equipment. Specifications are subject to change without notice. E & OE Issue A

Mar

Steatite win Innovate UK funding to assist in the research and develop the next generation of Lithium batteries for MAS Systems

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Steatite is delighted to announce that it has been awarded collaborative funding of £1.1 million towards the research and development of the next generation of Lithium Batteries for Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS).

A consortium of UK companies and academic partners, led by Steatite and co-funded by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, will produce a battery pack that will be pressure tolerant up to depths of 6000 metres. The collaboration includes cell manufacturer OXIS Energy Ltd, underwater vehicle designers and manufacturers MSubs Ltd and scientific expertise from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).

Steatite is a specialist in the design and manufacture of Lithium battery pack solutions specifically for harsh operating environments including military, oil & gas, subsea, marine monitoring, and unmanned vehicles. Having previously worked with the NOC to develop a mission-critical battery solution that increased the AUV’s endurance whilst reducing whole life cost, Paul Edwards, Battery Business Manager said “This success strengthens our position as a manufacturer of battery and power solutions, the Innovate UK funding will bring together a class leading partnership from industry and academia which will provide a platform for future success, with each partner bringing a significant level of domain expertise to the consortium”

Collectively this team will benefit from expertise at academic level, cell research level, pack assembly and as operational end users of MAS in the most challenging environments. This is a unique opportunity to establish a high pedigree consortium with an extensive knowledge of MAS, their operational requirements, product opportunities, with already established routes to market. OXIS Energy has been at the forefront of innovative R&D, building next generation Lithium Sulfur battery technology since 2005, while MSubs have a wealth of experience in all aspects of innovative underwater vehicle design and manufacture. The NOC has consistently been at the forefront of pioneering marine autonomous developments.

Kevin Forshaw, Associate Director of Innovation and Enterprise at the NOC, said “We are delighted to have secured this Innovate UK funding, and look forward to working alongside our industry partners to produce these exciting new developments in Marine Autonomous Systems.”

Products range from custom battery packs, electronic components, a full range of rugged mobile computers, fixed industrial computer hardware and custom embedded software solutions as well as RF Antennas and Microwave Products. With the ability to design and manufacture bespoke units to exact customer requirements, Steatite solutions are built for reliability in extreme conditions.

Steatite Limited will be exhibiting and presenting on stand V16 at Ocean Business 2015 at NOCs,Southampton,UK on 14-16th April 2015. To learn more about the event click here.

Editors Notes

ABOUT STEATITE

Steatite provides Industrial and Rugged Mobile computing platforms and integrated Battery solutions, including custom lithium batteries, for customers who demand high performance and reliability in mission critical and harsh operating environments. A market leader since 1938, Steatite’s success comes from our passion and commitment to deliver high quality and reliable electronic products and services customised to your precise requirements. We place a particular emphasis on providing solutions that are built to last, and that can perform in some of the world’s most demanding operating environments.

Press Contact: James Munger
Email: jamesm@steatite.co.uk

ABOUT INNOVATE UK

As the UK’s innovation agency, one of the main roles of Innovate UK is to achieve business and economic growth for the UK. One way the organisation supports this is through funding innovative Collaborative Research and Development (CR&D) projects. Collaborative research and development (R&D) encourages businesses and researchers to work together on innovative projects in strategically important areas of science, engineering and technology – from which successful new products, processes and services can emerge, contributing to business and economic growth.

Find out more about the CR&D programme here: https://www.gov.uk/innovation-get-details-about-innovate-uk-funding-competitions#collaborative-research-and-development

Feb

Steatite Awarded Transcend® Most Valuable Partner 2015

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Steatite have been awarded Most Valued Partner by Transcend Information, Inc.(Transcend®).

Claire Vipond, Systems Buyer for Steatite Limited commented: “It was a huge honour to accept this award from Transcend®, in recognition of our supply chain loyalty to the Transcend® range of storage solutions. We hope to continue to strengthen our partnership and deliver quality Transcend® solutions to all our customers.”

Pictured from left: Purchasing Manager for Steatite Limited, Gemma Dyer and Systems Buyer for Steatite Limited, Claire Vipond

ABOUT STEATITE

Steatite provides Industrial and Rugged Mobile computing platforms and Integrated Battery solutions, including custom lithium batteries, for customers who demand high performance and reliability in mission critical and harsh operating environments.

A market leader since 1938, Steatite’s success comes from our passion and commitment to deliver high quality and reliable electronic products and services customised to your precise requirements.

We place a particular emphasis on providing solutions that are built to last, and that can perform in some of the world’s most demanding operating environments.

Products range from custom battery packs, electronic components, a full range of rugged mobile computers, fixed industrial computer hardware and custom embedded software solutions. With the ability to design and manufacture bespoke units to exact customer requirements, Steatite solutions are built for reliability in extreme conditions.

Sep

Ministry of Justice Contract Terms Agreed

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Further to the announcement on 15 July 2014 by parent company SolidState plc (AIM: SSP), Steatite has now
finalised contract terms with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to supply monitoring hardware for GPS offender tagging.

The contract for the supply of monitoring hardware is expected to havea value of approximately £34 million over the three year minimum contract period.

It is anticipated that Steatite will be supplying initial products to the MoJ by the calendar year end. Quantities to be delivered are then expected to progressively increase over the contract term.

The contract is not expected to have a significant impact in the current financial year as most deliveries are expected to take place in financial years ending 31 March 2016 and 2017.The final deliveries will fall in the first half of financial year ending 31 March 2018 that the gross margins on the contract will be in line with the gross margins normally achieved by Steatite on its larger contracts.

Commenting on the contract award, Gary Marsh, Chief Executive of Solid State, said:

“This is a landmark contract for the Group and our largest to date. It marks the culmination of three years development work by Steatite and suitably illustrates the scale and complexity of the contracts that we are increasingly tendering for. I would like to congratulate John Lavery and his team for securing this high profile contract.”

Scott Bannerman, Executive Director of BRR Media, interviews John Lavery, Managing Director of Steatite Limited regarding the MoJ Contract.

Apr

Steatite Selected as MoJ Supplier

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It was announced yesterday that Steatite, has been selected by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) as the supplier of monitoring hardware for GPS offender tagging.

Final contract terms are expected to be agreed by 26 July 2014. It is currently anticipated that Steatite will be supplying initial products to the MoJ by the year end. Further quantities are then expected to be supplied, based on a minimum contract award for a three year period. The contract is not expected to have a significant impact in the current financial year as most deliveries are expected to take place in financial years ending 31 March 2016 and 2017. A further announcement will be made once the contract has been finalised.

For future announcements on this or other news please send your request to pressoffice@steatite.co.uk .

Apr

Getac Announces Product Update

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Getac will officially discontinue the B300 with 3rd Gen Intel Processor from the current product line. The last date to order this platform is August 11, 2014. This notice will not affect service support for units covered under the The new Getac B300, featuring latest Intel 4th Gen. Processor and other upgrades are available now.

Getac will officially discontinue the V100/V200 series from the current product line. The last date to order this platform is September 1, 2014. This notice will not affect service support for units covered under the Getac warranty.Getac V110 will be the replacement product of V100/V200. V110 features thinner and lighter unify body design.Further, the new configuration incorporates latest 4th Generation Intel processor and other high performance technologies while improving power efficiency.

The V110 rugged convertible has been built using the highest quality materials to make it unflinchingly resilient. The V110’s main chassis structure is precision cast using Magnesium Alloy, an incredibly strong structural metal that also happens to be one of the lightest in the world for it’s strength. We combined that with an advanced rugged polymer in areas of less impact and rubberized absorption polymer at the main points of contact.

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