tCat: what advantages does it offer for a back-office user?
The tCat equipment incorporates powerful processing software with two different functions: Field measurement functionality: “NEW SURVEY” Back-office analysis functionality: “SURVEY ANALYSIS In today's article, we will focus on the “SURVEY ANALYSIS” functionality and its feature of exporting the information contained in a measurement session to multiple formats. Often, the
tCat contributes to the research on automatic extraction of railway features using LiDAR systems
Last 31 October 2020, the indexed journal Sensors, rated Q1 in “Instrumentation”, published the article “Automatic Extraction of Power Cables Location in Railways Using Surface LiDAR Systems”. Based on the collaboration between Telice and the Robotics Group of the University of León, a new method that allows one to check
As-built documentation in electrification projects using tCat
As-built documentation in electrification projects using tCat: a race against the laser gauge In an OLE system, the catenary runs in a predefined path above the track in order to guarantee good electrical contact with the pantograph as well as minimize wearing. Before the authority performs his own OLE tests
Final Event. Horizon 2020 project
Final Event. Horizon 2020 project Last November 13th (2019) took place the first part of the Final Event programmed for the Horizon 2020 project. The aim of the project was to improve the technological and estructural design of the initial tCat prototype, as well as, build a network of stakeholders
How to use the tCat to measure height and stagger of the contact wire?
Measuring the height and stagger of a contact wire In an OLE system, the catenary runs in a predefined path above the track in order to guarantee good electrical contact with the pantograph as well as minimize wearing. This is usually implemented at the design phase by establishing the location
TELICE launched the tCat in the US market at Railway Interchange
Last week TELICE was at Railway Interchange launching the tCat in the US market. For the launching, we chose Railway Interchange because it is the largest railway exhibition and technical conference in North America, with around 9.000 attendees from all around the world. It also congregated more than 700 exhibitors
Smart Rail World 2019 – Munich
Smart Rail World took place between the 17th and 19th of June in Munich, Germany. It hosted infrastructure managers, passenger rail and freight operators and industry suppliers to discuss new technological solutions for the railway industry. In this case, TELICE has participated as a Silver sponsor of the event and
7th International Railway Convention
The 7th International Railway Convention (IRC), organized by MAFEX, took place from June 3 to 5, 2019 in Malaga (Spain). The main operators and administrators of railway infrastructure and companies from more than 25 countries met in Malaga (Spain) together with the Spanish railway industry. The aim of this event was
The digital mapping system helping safely pave the way to electrification
THE DIGITAL MAPPING SYSTEM HELPING SAFELY PAVE THE WAY TO ELECTRIFICATION The rail industry’s drive to improve efficiency and lower its carbon footprint is exemplified by the widespread use and introduction of electrification infrastructure. For those lines which haven’t already been upgraded, the commitment across other parts of the
tCat participation in Network Rail seminar
After several months of work in the tCat project Network Rail invited TELICE to participate and give a lecture about the tCat during the Network Rail National Contact Forum. Along with TELICE there were around 40 people from NR staff, from OLE engineers to managers and heads from different NWR
Telice present tCat at Rail Live! 2019
TELICE WILL PRESENT THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION FOR CATENARY MAPPING AT RAIL LIVE! 2019 Our expertise and innovation have led to the development of the t-Cat OLE Mobile Mapping solution that will be presented at our stand (72B) in Rail Live! 2019. t-Cat -OLE Mobile Mapping- is an innovative
TELICE will present their latest prototype of t-Cat® Workstation at InnoTrans 2018
TELICE, a Spain-based company founded in 1973, is a supplier of technical products for the railway industry, electrification systems integrator and develops signalling and communication projects. TELICE is also a prime contractor for the overhead contact line (OCL) on both conventional and high-speed projects across the world, covering the entire
tCat visits the Infrarail 2018 in London
TELICE presented the tCat at the Infrarail trade fair in London from 1st to 3rd May. We return from this event with high EXPECTATIONS and FEEDBACK of great value for the project. FEEDBACK FROM NUMEROUS VISITORS TELICE was present at the stand 46 of the London Exhibition Centre (ExCeL) together
Telice at thel World Metro & Light Rail Congress & Expo in Bilbao
TELICE has presented the latest version of the tCat at the World Congress of Metro and Light Rail held on 17 and 18 April 2018. THE CONGRESS This biannual event was created fourteen years ago by operators and partners in the metro and light rail industry to provide CEOs
Telice at the Transport Research Arena TRA 2018 in Vienna
TELICE WAS PRESENT FROM 16 TO 19 APRIL AT THE TRANSPORT RESEARCH ARENA (TRA) IN VIENNA TELICE has been invited to the event by the European Union thanks to our project tCat. Within the group of companies benefiting from an SME INSTRUMENT, projects of special technological merit were selected. The SME Instrument (Small
Our next objective: Infrarail in London
TELICE WILL PRESENT THE TCAT AT THE INFRARAIL FAIR OF LONDON FROM 1 TO 3 MAY Infrarail exhibition Infrarail, held since 1994, is firmly established as Britain’s leading showcase for every aspect of railway infrastructure technology and expertise. Electrification, the Digital Railway and expansion of the London
TELICE and the tCat at the Transport Research Arena (TRA) event in Vienna
TELICE is going to be at the the Transport Research Arena (TRA) in Vienna from 16 to 19 April and, of course, we will be presenting our latest version of the tCat. THE TRA EVENT The TRA is Europe biggest Transport Research Conference. It was initiated in 2006
LIDAR tests of tCat in adverse weather conditions
LIDAR TEST OF TCAT IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS Since the beginning of March, Telice's tCat team has been carrying out measurement tests of the contact wire with the LIDAR system. The tests were performed on a railway section without traffic in the vicinity of León. These tests, designed to
The tCat at the “World Metro & Light Rail Congress” in Bilbao
We have started the countdown! Telice will be present at the "WORLD METRO & LIGHT RAIL CONGRESS & EXPO 2018" to be held on 18/19 April at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), where we will participate as sponsors of the event. The congress is attended by more than 80
The tCat and photonics innovation
Last Friday February 23 was held at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) the "CONFERENCE ON INNOVATIONS IN PHOTONICS: ADVANCES AND APPLICATIONS OF PHOTONICS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OPTO-ELECTRONIC DEVICES" (InnoUAM Fotónica), organised by the Foundation of UAM through its Support Centre for Innovation and Knowledge Transfer (CAITEC). INNOUAM_FOTÓNICA, is
Telice starts the execution of the tCat project
In July, Telice has started the execution of the tCat project, an R&D project financed by Phase II of the SME Instrument. This funding program is part of the HORIZON2020 Program, the largest research and innovation program in the EC, with nearly €80 billion of funding available between 2014-2020 Throughout the
Telice will be present at the “León4U Innovation and Talent” Open Day
Telice collaborates with LeonUP in the Open Day: innovation and talent. Next December 13th, Telice will be present at the Leon4U-Innovation and Talent Open Day. This conference is organized by the LeonUp Investment Attraction Center. The conference will take place at Espacio Vías (Avenida Padre Isla 48, León). Visiting