WWW.RAILTEX.CO.UK now live
Communications innovations from KeTech
KeTech Systems exhibited a number of its innovative systems that provide railway operators with cost-saving solutions in a budget-conscious environment. Infrarail saw the launch of the company’s new Ke3G product, which provides long line communications as a cost-effective alternative to installing traditional cabled solutions. By providing IP connectivity over 3G/GSM wireless networks, the system is ideal for applications where physical connection – for example ADSL or trackside cabling – is problematic or unavailable. Also new were KeAddress, an intelligent IP-based public address system for railway applications, and KeGuard, a suite of asset security products for uses ranging from securing remote locations and equipment to container tracking, fleet management and vehicle location systems.
The KeTech Systems stand was one of those visited by Transport Minister Theresa Villiers, seen here with KeTech CEO Steve Berg (left), Railway Industry Association Director General Jeremy Candfield (right) and Stephen Brooks, Chairman of Infrarail organisers Mack Brooks Group.
Abacus unveils new
LED open area lighting New from Abacus Lighting was the Quantum LED luminaire designed for car parks and open area lighting. Abacus says this is the first complete LED product for such applications, featuring a modular construction around LED light modules rather than LEDs placed in an existing fixture. With its market turning more to LED light sources, Abacus intends Quantum to replace its Orion 4 as its lead product in this segment. The company says that the demand for LED lighting is a reaction by businesses to pressure to reduce carbon emissions and costs. Benefits include 50,000 hours of life – some two and a half times that of conventional light sources, reduced maintenance and greater flexibility in use, as LEDs can be dimmed by around 60% compared to the 15-20% of traditional systems. The new Quantum lantern will be available from August.
Meeting skills needs
Addressing the higher skills needs of the rail industry at Infrarail was University of Derby Corporate. Among its courses is Preparing to Teach in the Work Based Learning Sector (PTTLS), which it is offering to the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering. The three-week course has been prepared to meet the requirements of individuals as trainers and/or assessors, and follows the standard PTTLS programme. Weeks 1 and 3 are study weeks at the university, while Week 2 takes place in the training environment. Courses are set to begin soon. Also on offer is an MSc Professional Engineering course that provides a postgraduate route to Chartered Engineer status and a work-based University Advanced Diploma in Estimating, intended for estimators in the built environment. The latter is usually studied over one year and is a combination of workshops and online study. University of Derby Corporate already works with leading organisations that include Dixons Retail, the NHS, Rolls- Royce and Toyota.
ArcGen Hilta in charity relay
Infrarail exhibitor and onsite power equipment supplier ArcGen Hilta revealed that it will be taking part in its very own ‘light’ relay across Britain to raise money for The Lighthouse Club. Starting in Scotland on 6 June and finishing in London on 18 July, the ArcGen Hilta sales team will take a Union Jack-liveried version of its market leading SMC TL-90 lighting tower on a tour of companies throughout the UK. Covering approximately 1,521 miles, the sales team will relay the lighting tower across the country, donating £10 for every demonstration they make to The Lighthouse Club ‘Benevolent Fund’, which helps the families of ill or injured construction workers. Commercial Director, Phil Winnington, said: “The team are looking forward to meeting everyone along the way and showcasing the best of British design and innovation as well as raising money for a very worthy cause.”
WWW.RAILTEX.CO.UK now live INFRARAIL 2012 SHOW REVIEW 9
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25