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ASTUTE ELECTRONICS
Renewables
“Renewable technology is one of the most exciting, innovative areas, and we’re thrilled to be representing a pioneer in this area - Solivus. If you’ve not heard of them - you will. Their approach is truly groundbreaking.
“Their thin-film solar solutions are fundamentally different to heavy, glass solar panels. They’re making it simpler for buildings and homeowners to decarbonise using these amazing, innovative materials.”
Astute is supplying their Solivus Arc solution for domestic, localised energy production. It uses a 3D design with greater surface area to capture more sun and produce more energy than flat panels, and generates more consistent energy throughout the day. And it’s a portable system, so you can take them with you when you move.
“The carbon footprint is phenomenal - payback as good as conventional systems, recyclable, no heavy metals, great life expectancy.”
For industrial use, the thin-film technology overcomes weight restrictions on buildings. It’s far more flexible; can stick to the side of a building; and offers a significant reduction in reflection.
Astute further supports the Renewables sector with a range of components, including Pulsiv semiconductors. These intelligent devices deliver a PFC AC input to a DC output that eliminates inrush currents and considerably increases the efficiency at low loads. Pulsiv offers configurable reference designs and flexible development systems.
Maritime
“Whilst we serviced the defence industry, Naval/ Maritime became the core sector for Astute, having supported major builds including the Astute Class, Australian Hunter Class, and Dreadnought submarines, as well as Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) contract to name just a few,” Mark told WNIE.
“Forming a dedicated maritime division, focusing on all areas of Naval and Civil marine, was a natural progression. We’ve appointed a specialist, highly knowledgeable team with previous project experience of controls and instrumentation, emergency propulsion systems, comms upgrades, MSSP, towed arrays, and weapons and power.”
The team will focus on rapid response to service and repair – keeping ships out of dock as much as possible – electronics, service provisions, kitting and IT hardware, cable assemblies, consumables, hand tools, and obsolescence management including longterm storage.
Astute’s long standing supply chain services, global sourcing and counterfeit mitigation services can help maritime customers avoid the pitfalls of fraudulent parts and component obsolescence.
Rail
“It’s important that customers know we are RISQ certified. We’ve provided support on the TFL central line upgrade, signal upgrades for Great Western Railway, rolling stock upgrades and sensor systems for monitoring movement in tracks and sleepers.
“Like every industry, volatility and shortages have affected Rail, but we can mitigate by removing supply chain risk in design and procurement, especially with the longevity of equipment in the field.”
Logistical support & obsolescence management expertise is backed by technology teams with an array of world class manufacturers of electromechanical and power products.
Mark ends by pointing out that Astute’s global reach allows them to support multinational rail platforms and infrastructure projects.