Connected Stories

Galileo is the European equivalent of the American GPS. By 2020, this new navigation system will operate using 30 satellites orbiting the Earth – featuring products from HUBER+SUHNER.

07/03/2013

A massive building site on the rough, open sea. Whether oil and gas platform or wind farm, the colourful SeaJack provides a stable construction base. This vessel, which almost looks like a over-dimensioned Lego creation, stands as solid as a rock, despite the often inhospitable conditions. Inside, it is fitted with highly resistant RADOXR cables from HUBER+SUHNER.

07/03/2013

Renova Energia is a Brazilian company that produces clean energy from renewable sources. Renova Energia owns several hydroelectric power plants and 14 wind farms in Brazil, one of which has already entered operation. This, the largest wind farm in Latin America, is cabled using HUBER+SUHNER fiber optic solutions.

07/03/2013

The solar market is growing and prices are falling. HUBER+SUHNER is repositioning its activities in line with this development, while remaining true to its core company principles. Connectivity spoke to Max Goldi, Market Unit Manager Industry, about current market developments, their impact on the company’s offerings and what customers can expect from HUBER+SUHNER in the future.

07/03/2013

Worldwide initiatives to upgrade mobile communications to 4th generation LTE are continuing apace. Major network operators in the USA and Canada have already launched their first broadband networks and will continue to roll out tens of thousands of mobile communication antennas over the coming months and years. Most operators are counting on the latest solutions from HUBER+SUHNER: since January 2011, the company has been awarded tenders with a total value of over USD 100 million.

07/03/2013

Last September, Switzerland’s smallest canton experienced its largest ever sporting event in the form of the Tug of War World Championship. The world’s best rope pullers gathered in Appenzell to contest the World Championship title. 1,300 competitors from 25 countries thrilled audiences and press alike. HUBER+SUHNER sponsored the fiber optic cables used to transmit the event live on a series of large screens.

07/03/2013

Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG has been manufacturing piste-grooming vehicles for ski resorts since 1969. Over this period, the global market leader in this sector has sold around 19,000 piste-grooming vehicles in 68 countries. Its latest innovation is the PistenBully 600 E+ ‒ the first diesel-electric piste-grooming vehicle in Alpine history. Since December, the E+ has been at work in the Swiss resort of St. Moritz – with products from HUBER+SUHNER.

20/12/2012

Bell Mobility is the leading provider of wireless networks in Canada and reaches approximately 95% of the population. To be able to satisfy the enormous increase in demand for mobile bandwidth in the future, Bell started converting its network to Long Term Evolution (LTE) some time ago. The new standard will achieve speeds of up to 150 Mbps - many times faster than today’s networks. HUBER+SUHNER solutions make it possible.

06/09/2012

In medicine, operations must succeed at the first attempt. Perfect interaction between humans and technology is critical to success. Utmost precision and reliability are a must for the technical components. Passive connections by HUBER+SUHNER open up new opportunities for minimally invasive surgery, diagnostic imaging, wireless patient monitoring and radiation therapy.

06/09/2012

Microsulis Medical Ltd in the South of England is one of the few manufacturers of microwave ablation equipment, a minimally invasive technique for combatting cancer. HUBER+SUHNER supplies the company with a customised semi-rigid assembly for the Acculis MTA ablation system, and is also involved in further developments as a partner for connectivity solutions.

06/09/2012