ProPhotonix Limited ProPhotonix Delivers Digital Lasers
September 19 2017 - 2:01AM
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ProPhotonix Limited
19 September 2017
September 19, 2017
ProPhotonix Limited
("ProPhotonix" or "the Company")
ProPhotonix Delivers Digital Lasers for Train Wheel Inspection
Systems
ProPhotonix Limited (London Stock Exchange - AIM: PPIX &
PPIR, OTC: STKR), a high technology designer and manufacturer of
LED illumination systems and laser diode modules, with operations
in Ireland and the United Kingdom, announces a new application of
its digital lasers, having delivered an initial set of eight
prototype laser modules for use in a new wheel wear monitoring and
control system ("Wheelwatcher"). Wheelwatcher will provide rail
transport operators with accurate and real-time information to
improve preventive maintenance of rail systems which may also
enhance rail safety.
The Wheelwatcher system is being developed by a consortium of
European partner companies and is partially funded by the EU
Horizon 2020 programme. ProPhotonix has provided its expertise in
laser module design and manufacturing while other consortium
partners include a high precision mechatronic system builder
(Danobat Group), a thermoelectric cell manufacturer (Dr. Neumann
Peltier-Technik), a research centre specialising in machine vision
systems (IK4-Ideko), and an end user (Euskotren), a train operating
company in the Basque Country of Northern Spain.
The new wheel wear monitoring and control system is designed to
operate in extreme climatic conditions within a
temperature-regulated enclosure. The laser module designed by
ProPhotonix features thermo-electric control to maintain the laser
diode temperature in varying climatic conditions ensuring that
output power and wavelength stability remain constant. The laser
module also incorporates a host of digital control and monitoring
features allowing the end user to set operating parameters
appropriate to local conditions and to maintain multiple lasers at
remote, on-track locations from a central control point.
Jeremy Lane, Managing Director of ProPhotonix Limited UK,
commented: "ProPhotonix has more than 15 years of experience with
laser diode technology and has developed significant design and
manufacturing expertise over this time. Working in close
co-operation with our partners, this expertise has allowed us to
successfully deliver an innovative laser module solution for this
challenging application. Upon completion of extensive field testing
and refinement, Wheelwatcher is expected to be commercialized in
the summer of 2018 with ProPhotonix supplying laser modules for
installations throughout Europe and worldwide in 2019 and beyond.
In addition, the various features and technologies developed for
Wheelwatcher are intended for broader applications and customer
requirements."
Enquiries:
ProPhotonix Limited sales@prophotonix.com
Jeremy Lane, Managing Director, Tel: +44 (0)1279
ProPhotonix 717170
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About ProPhotonix
ProPhotonix Limited, headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, is a
high technology designer and manufacturer of LED illumination
systems and laser diode modules for industry leading OEMs and
medical equipment companies. In addition, the Company distributes
premium diodes for Ushio (formerly OCLARO), Osram, QSI, Panasonic,
and Sony. The Company serves a wide range of markets including the
machine vision, industrial inspection, security, and medical
markets. ProPhotonix has offices and subsidiaries in the U.S.,
Ireland, U.K., and Europe. For more information about ProPhotonix
and its innovative products, visit the Company's web site at
www.prophotonix.com.
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