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𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞-𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬    Wind turbines are integral to the growing renewable energy sector, with 106 gigawatts (GW) of onshore wind and 10.8 GW of offshore wind capacity installed globally in 2024. Europe aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. However, wind farms, particularly offshore, are situated in challenging locations that necessitate regular inspections and maintenance, leading to increased time and costs. Implementing proactive condition monitoring and long-term maintenance strategies is crucial to ensure optimal performance and extend the lifespan of each wind farm.     Photonics enhances offshore wind energy via precise light sensing. DFOS with AI/ML markedly improves preventative maintenance and safety as detailed in recent case studies as per Results Eng. Vol.24. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤:https://lnkd.in/d2spTXng   𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐅𝐁𝐆) 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 -𝐀𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟗    Integrating FBG sensors into offshore wind turbine blades led to a 30% decrease in maintenance expenses due to early defect detection. Additionally, the blades' operating lifespan increased by 15%, and system reliability improved by 20%. 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - North Sea Offshore Wind Research Consortium, 2020 DFOS sensors enabled the early identification of insulation deterioration, temperature fluctuations, and mechanical stress in subsea cables, resulting in a 40% decrease in cable replacement expenses and a 20% increase in overall system efficiency. 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 - Siemens Gamesa Offshore Wind Technology Reports, 2022 Optical interrogators optimized the alignment and positioning of offshore wind turbines, enhancing wind capture efficiency and yielding a 12% increase in power generation. The monitoring system also reduced turbine downtime by 25%. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬’ 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 – 2021 Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Vol. 151 Data over 10 years shows offshore cable failures cause up to 80% of financial losses and claims. Studies prove photonic sensing in wind farms cuts costs, boosts efficiency, and enhances performance markedly. If you want to know more about how innovative sensing capabilities transform industries, please contact Andre and the team.    𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐧 – aveldsman@positionxt.com #WindEnergy #DFOS #RenewableEnergy #Innovation 

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧   The Moon, Earth's closest celestial neighbour, is roughly 384400 km away and has long fascinated scientists and space enthusiasts. One of the most intriguing aspects of lunar research is studying the Moon's seismic activity, or "moonquakes." The fact that the core of the moon is estimated to be around 1350 OC makes it a fascinating dynamic seismic system to study 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬? 𝟏. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫: Moonquakes provide valuable insights into the Moon's internal structure. By analysing seismic waves, scientists can infer the composition and layering of the lunar interior, including the crust, mantle, and core. This knowledge helps us understand the Moon's formation and geological history. 𝟐. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Studying the Moon's seismic activity allows scientists to compare the Earth's seismic behaviour. This comparative planetology approach helps us understand the fundamental processes that shape rocky bodies in our solar system. 𝟑. 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: As space agencies plan to establish permanent lunar outposts, understanding moonquakes becomes essential for ensuring the safety and stability of these structures. Seismic data can inform the selection of landing sites and the design of habitats to withstand potential moonquakes. 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 The late 1960s and early 1970s Apollo missions deployed seismometers on the Moon, which recorded thousands of moonquakes. These quakes are categorised into deep moonquakes, shallow moonquakes, and those caused by meteorite impacts. Deep moonquakes around 900 km below the surface are believed to be triggered by tidal forces between the Earth and the Moon. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has detected thousands of young thrust faults, indicating ongoing tectonic activity. These faults are formed as the Moon's interior cools and contracts, causing the crust to break and shift.  A distributed fibre optic sensing system is being considered as part of the scientific equipment of the next moon landing to obtain more long-term and detailed data. In short, understanding the Moon's seismicity is a scientific endeavour and a practical necessity for future lunar exploration.  Read more about the potential Digital Acoustic Sensing on the moon being presented at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://lnkd.in/gPaFb-P9 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://lnkd.in/gdud7deF #innovation #DFOS 

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐅𝐎𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 Three weeks ago, on 30 January, in Melbourne, Australia, a massive lithium battery fire broke out in a warehouse containing 3,000 lithium batteries. Twenty-six emergency vehicles and 70 firefighters were involved in containing the blaze. On 16 January, there was a massive fire at the Vistra Energy Battery Storage Facility in Monterrey,  California destroying 300 MW of storage capacity – The cause of the fire has not been identified.   Due to their unique characteristics, lithium-ion battery fires pose significant risks. They can be triggered by battery damage, improper disposal, and manufacturing defects. The "thermal runaway" phenomenon can cause a chain reaction, leading to intense fires that are difficult to extinguish. The fires can release toxic fumes of hydrogen fluoride and other flammable gases, posing health and environmental risks. Li-ion battery fires are self-sustaining and can burn in low-oxygen environments. The intense heat generated can melt surrounding materials and cause significant property damage. It’s important to note that water should never be used as an extinguishing agent in this situation as it can cause short circuits or even generate explosive reactions.    𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 New safety standards and fire codes are being introduced for Li-ion battery fires. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) have developed standards such as UL 9540 and UL 9540A, which focus on the safety of energy storage systems (ESS). These standards define design, construction, and performance requirements to ensure safety and contain thermal runaway events.  It is becoming evident that integrated temperature and ventilation monitoring on the racking systems of battery installations is a key proactive measure to reduce the risk of thermal runaway fires.  Distributed fibre optic sensing (DFOS) can provide real-time monitoring of storage conditions of temperature-sensitive components like lithium batteries. The fibre can detect heat build-up and ventilation changes, triggering alerts before conditions reach dangerous levels. By integrating fibre optic cable along the shelving, we can ensure continuous, accurate monitoring and immediate intervention. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐅𝐎𝐒, 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬. Are there any dynamic sensing issues you want to learn about that can make your operations less risky and more secure?   Connect with Andre and the team to find out how they can help you thrive in 2025 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥: aveldsman@positionxt.com #SafetyFirst #Innovation #DFOS #LithiumBatterySafety 

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐅𝐎𝐒 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 In the dynamic world of renewable energy, wind farms increasingly turn to Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing (DFOS) technology to ensure optimal performance and safety. Maintenance and operations support are significant expenses for wind farms. Due to access by sea, maintenance costs offshore are 10 times those of onshore wind farms. In this article are some of the major reasons why DFOS is becoming an essential part of both onshore and offshore wind farms:  𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: DFOS provides continuous, real-time monitoring of critical components such as turbine blades, cables, and foundations. This lets operators detect and address issues immediately, reducing downtime and preventing costly repairs. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Using machine learning algorithms, DFOS can identify faults with high sensitivity and accuracy. This enables management of potential failures before they escalate. 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: Safety is paramount in wind farm operations. DFOS technology monitors structural integrity, strain, temperature, and vibration, providing early warnings of potential hazards. This ensures the safety of both the equipment and the personnel working on-site.    𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: With DFOS, instead of relying on scheduled maintenance, operators can base their actions on actual data, optimizing maintenance intervals and reducing overall costs.    𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 – 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠  The DFOS system provides near real-time monitoring with 2-meter spatial resolution and 1.5°C temperature accuracy, helping identify potential issues such as additional load capacity, cable uncovering, overloading, insulation damage, and displacement due to seismic activity or anchor drag .   𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: DFOS helps optimise wind turbine performance by continuously monitoring the operational conditions. This leads to understanding each unit's production characteristics, enabling more consistent energy output, and efficiency, contributing to the overall success of the wind farm. 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: Using DFOS aligns with wind farms' sustainability goals. Ensuring optimal performance and early detection of issues reduces the environmental impact and safety issues of turbine failures and maintenance activities. In conclusion, DFOS technology enables long-term benefits for wind farms, making them more efficient, safe, and sustainable. As the demand for renewable energy continues to grow, embracing innovative solutions like DFOS is essential for the future of wind power. Connect  with Andre and the team to find out how they can help you to have safe, high-performance operations in 2025 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥: aveldsman@positionxt.com

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠   Fibre optic cables enable both communication and sensing, using light to measure temperature, acoustics, and strain. Some undersea cables serve dual purposes, unlocking new ways to monitor marine environments. Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) leverages fibre optic cables to detect environmental changes with remarkable sensitivity. By transmitting laser light pulses through the fibre, DAS systems utilise the phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering, where minor irregularities in the silica glass reflect small parts of the light. These irregularities act as sensing points along the entire length of the fibre.     𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:    𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Fibre optic sensors can continuously monitor ocean parameters such as temperature, salinity, and pressure. This real-time data collection can help scientists better understand oceanic processes and changes. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Fibre optic sensors can be used to track the movements and behaviours of marine animals, including whales, dolphins, and fish. This can provide valuable insights into migration patterns, breeding habits, and responses to environmental changes. 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Fibre optic sensors can help assess the impact of human activities, such as offshore drilling and shipping, on marine ecosystems. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Fibre optic sensors can detect seismic activity and other geohazards in real-time, providing early warnings of tsunamis and other natural disasters. 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Fibre optic sensors can detect the presence of pollutants, such as heavy metals and hydrocarbons, in the ocean. This can help identify sources of pollution and implement measures to mitigate their impact. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: As technology and techniques improve, Distributed Acoustic Sensing will be used, both offshore and onshore, to enable full, online monitoring and early warning systems for faults. Current systems are limited to coastal applications, future developments in cascaded amplification will enable vast ocean floor monitoring. These applications demonstrate the potential of fibre optic sensing technology to advance the science of marine biology and contribute to the conservation and sustainable management of our oceans.    Is there a specific application related to Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing on land or sea that interests you?  Connect with Andre and the team to find out how they can help you thrive in 2025. 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥: aveldsman@positionxt.com #MarineScience #FibreOpticSensing #OceanConservation 

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐅𝐎𝐒 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭! Join us tomorrow, February 12th, for an insightful webinar hosted by SAIMM on the 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐃𝐅𝐎𝐒) 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 and its applications in mining and beyond. This is your last chance to register! 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?   𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Learn about the most recent advancements in DFOS technology from Mining 3 in Australia and discover how DFOS is improving sensing technology in mining operations and safety.    𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: Connect with professionals and experts in the field, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.    Join us for our last interactive session in our DFOS Applications Series. The event is hosted by Andre Veldsman, director of PositioNXT. For over 15 years, Andre has been a test and measurement specialist focusing on sensing technologies.    Register for this international session by David John from Mining3 in Australia, revealing the latest research and benefits of installing Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing to improve mining safety and performance, enabling detailed insights for geologists, engineers, and safety professionals in mining operations and beyond. Presented in collaboration with SAIMM - The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌: https://lnkd.in/ds6cyS4R #DFOSTechnology #futureofmining  #PositioNXT #SAIMM #Mining3

There's still time to register to join tomorrow's SAIMM - The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy free webinar on the latest DFOS developments. Mining3 in partnership with PositioNXT will be showcasing how fibre optic sensing elevates mining safety and performance. Register using this link: https://lnkd.in/ds6cyS4R #DFOSTechnology #Mining3 #futureofmining #PositioNXT #SAIMM

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐅𝐎𝐒 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭! Join us tomorrow, February 12th, for an insightful webinar hosted by SAIMM on the 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐃𝐅𝐎𝐒) 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 and its applications in mining and beyond. This is your last chance to register! 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?   𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Learn about the most recent advancements in DFOS technology from Mining 3 in Australia and discover how DFOS is improving sensing technology in mining operations and safety.    𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: Connect with professionals and experts in the field, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.    Join us for our last interactive session in our DFOS Applications Series. The event is hosted by Andre Veldsman, director of PositioNXT. For over 15 years, Andre has been a test and measurement specialist focusing on sensing technologies.    Register for this international session by David John from Mining3 in Australia, revealing the latest research and benefits of installing Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing to improve mining safety and performance, enabling detailed insights for geologists, engineers, and safety professionals in mining operations and beyond. Presented in collaboration with SAIMM - The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌: https://lnkd.in/ds6cyS4R #DFOSTechnology #futureofmining  #PositioNXT #SAIMM #Mining3

𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞 In an era when technological advancements are accelerating at an unprecedented pace, futurist 𝐀𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐫'𝐬 insights from the 1970s through the 1990s are more relevant than ever. Toffler, known for his groundbreaking work on the dynamics of change, emphasized the need for adaptability in the face of technological transformation. He famously said, "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Toffler's perspective underscores the importance of being agile and open-minded in a rapidly evolving world. For professionals in every field, the ability to adapt to new technologies and paradigms is crucial for staying relevant and competitive.  One of the key lessons from Toffler's work is the concept of "𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤"—the psychological state of individuals and societies overwhelmed by the speed and complexity of technological change.  𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Invest in lifelong learning to stay abreast of technological trends and advancements. Online courses, workshops, and professional associations are valuable resources. 𝟐. 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Be open to change and experiment with new tools and system thinking methods. Flexibility allows you to pivot and adapt seamlessly to emerging technologies. 𝟑. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Engage with diverse teams and networks to gain new perspectives and insights. Collaborative efforts often lead to innovative solutions and a deeper understanding of technological impacts. As we navigate the rapid changes of the digital age, embracing Toffler's wisdom can help us thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. Let's commit to learning, unlearning, and relearning, ensuring that we remain agile and resilient despite continuous technological advancement and the uncertainties in today’s world. Join us for our last interactive session in our DFOS Applications Series. The event is hosted by Andre Veldsman, director of PositioNXT. For over 15 years, Andre has been a test and measurement specialist focusing on sensing technologies.    Register for this international session by David John from Mining3 in Australia, revealing the latest research and benefits of installing Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing to improve mining safety and performance, enabling detailed insights for geologists, engineers, and safety professionals in mining operations and beyond. Presented in collaboration with SAIMM - The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.   𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌: https://lnkd.in/ds6cyS4R #FutureOfWork #futureofmining  #PositioNXT #SAIMM #Mining3

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲  As a recent mining conference described, the mining vision is zero harm in our lifetime. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 — perceiving, understanding, and responding to potential hazards in real-time—is critical to maintaining a safe work environment. Coupled with the latest technological advancements, improved situational awareness can significantly enhance safety standards and prevent accidents. 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 Integrating advanced technology into safety protocols has revolutionized how organizations monitor and manage hazards. Here are some examples that are transforming safety in operations: 𝟏. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐃𝐀𝐒): Fibre optic cables detect vibrations and acoustic signals in real time, enabling continuous monitoring, enhanced security, and early detection of seismic anomalies and equipment failures. 𝟐. 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Smart wearables with sensors can monitor workers' vital signs, detect hazardous conditions, and provide real-time alerts. These devices can track heart rate, body temperature, and exposure to harmful substances, ensuring workers are always aware of their situation.  𝟑. 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Drones can identify potential hazards, monitor compliance with safety protocols, and provide valuable data for safety assessments.  𝟒. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: IoT-enabled sensors track air quality, temperature, and humidity, providing real-time analytics for proactive hazard detection and rapid response. 𝟓. 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐀𝐑) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐕𝐑): AR/VR enables immersive training, simulating hazards to build instinctive, effective emergency responses. Join us for our last interactive session in our DFOS Applications Series. The event is hosted by Andre Veldsman, director of PositioNXT. For over 15 years, Andre has been a test and measurement specialist focusing on sensing technologies.    Register for this international session by David John from Mining3 in Australia, revealing the latest research and benefits of installing Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing to improve mining safety and performance, enabling detailed insights for geologists, engineers, and safety professionals in mining operations and beyond.  Presented in collaboration with SAIMM - The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.  𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐥: aveldsman@positionxt.com 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑳𝒊𝒏𝒌: https://lnkd.in/ds6cyS4R #miningindustry  #futureofmining  #ZeroHarm #SAIMM