Securing Critical Police Infrastructure in Singapore with Fiber Optic Sensing

by Louise Seager

Protecting police infrastructure requires more than conventional perimeter security. For the Singapore Police Force (SPF), ensuring continuous monitoring, rapid response, and operational resilience across a highly urbanised environment was essential.

For a newly constructed police station, SPF required a solution capable of delivering real-time intrusion detection across the entire perimeter, with precise event location and minimal nuisance alarms.

Bandweaver deployed its FenceSentry Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) system, using fiber optic cable as a continuous sensor along the boundary fence. This enabled accurate detection of intrusion attempts such as climbing, cutting, or tampering, with location accuracy of less than 5 metres.

Integrated with MaxView monitoring software, the system provides operators with clear visualisation, real-time alerts, and the tools needed for rapid assessment and response, ensuring the highest levels of security and situational awareness.

The result is a robust, low-maintenance perimeter security solution that delivers continuous protection, reduces risk, and supports the safe operation of critical law enforcement infrastructure.

Read the full case study here.

Seconds Matter: Automating Fire Detection and Suppression in Road Tunnels

by Louise Seager

Road tunnel fires can escalate rapidly, creating severe risks for tunnel users and infrastructure. Fast, reliable detection combined with an immediate, automated response is critical to controlling incidents before they develop into major events.

In this upcoming webinar, Bandweaver Technology and RAETwill explore how fully automated fire detection and suppression systems can dramatically improve fire response in road tunnels. Drawing on real-world projects delivered jointly by RAET and Bandweaver, the session will demonstrate how advanced detection technologies, integrated control systems and targeted suppression can work together to detect fires early and activate suppression within seconds.

We will discuss the practical benefits of integrated tunnel fire protection systems, including improved response times, more effective suppression, and enhanced safety for tunnel users.

The webinar will also provide insights into how detection systems integrate with SCADA and tunnel control systems, enabling a coordinated and automated response to fire incidents.

Date: 12th May 2026

Time: 10AM UTC

New Critical Edge Mini-Series: Fire Regulations Explained

by Louise Seager

Fire regulations shape the way buildings are designed, protected, and operated – but how well do we really understand the system behind them?

In the latest edition of The Critical Edge, we launch a five-part mini-series unpacking the full regulatory landscape. From UK legislation and policy oversight to standards bodies, enforcement, and the role of insurers, the series explores how fire safety rules are created – and how they influence real-world system design.

Future episodes examine how new technologies enter the regulatory framework, what lessons can be drawn from major incidents such as the Luton Airport car park fire, and how international approaches — including performance-based models in the Netherlands – compare with the UK.

The goal isn’t simply to discuss compliance, but to explore the gap between minimum standards and true resilience.

As risks evolve and infrastructure becomes more complex, understanding regulation has never been more important.

Watch episode 1 here.

New Contract Win: Successful POC Leads to LHD Award with Zoho

by Louise Seager

We’re delighted to announce a contract win with Zoho Power Photonix, following a successful proof-of-concept (POC) deployment using our Bandweaver Demo Unit.

Zoho, a leading IT company, engaged with us to test our fiber optic systems. Through dedicated support and exceptional service during the POC phase, we demonstrated not only the technical strength of our solution but also our commitment to customer success.

As a result, Zoho has awarded a contract for the installation of a Linear Heat Detection (LHD) system in one of their corporate towers. The scope covers comprehensive fire-monitoring protection within the building environment — and we’re pleased to share that there is potential to roll out this solution across additional Zoho campuses and IT centres in the future, extending our footprint with this forward-thinking customer.

This win underscores the value of trusted technology partnerships and Bandweaver’s capability to deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Celebrating Ryan da Costa’s Promotion to Project Manager

by Louise Seager

We’re excited to share the news that Ryan da Costa has been promoted to Project Manager within our Operations team!

Ryan has over a decade of engineering experience spanning agrochemical manufacturing, engineering services, and electrical/electronic manufacturing. Since joining Bandweaver, he has been instrumental in leading critical DTS (Distributed Temperature Sensing) projects and ensuring seamless delivery across customer engagements. His commitment to excellence, deep technical knowledge, and relentless customer focus make him a standout leader and a trusted point of contact for complex project delivery.

In his new role, Ryan will continue to drive excellence in project execution while taking on broader responsibilities across our expanding portfolio of solutions. Please join us in congratulating Ryan on this well-deserved promotion!

FireLaser DTS Selected by Royal IHC for Subsea Umbilical Temperature Monitoring

by Louise Seager

We are pleased to announce a new contract award with Royal IHC for the deployment of a FireLaser Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) system on a subsea umbilical monitoring project.

For an upcoming offshore project, Royal IHC required continuous temperature monitoring of a 3km umbilical used to control a subsea ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle). Given the critical role of the umbilical in transmitting power and control signals, thermal integrity is essential to ensure operational reliability and asset protection in demanding marine environments.

Bandweaver’s FireLaser DTS system will provide:

  1. Continuous, real-time temperature monitoring along the full 3km length
  2. High-resolution thermal profiling to detect developing hotspots
  3. Early warning of abnormal thermal events
  4. Robust performance in harsh offshore conditions

FireLaser’s distributed sensing capability makes it ideally suited to long, mission-critical assets such as subsea umbilicals, where traditional point sensors cannot provide full-length coverage.

This award further demonstrates Bandweaver’s capability to deliver advanced fiber optic monitoring solutions across offshore and subsea applications. We look forward to supporting Royal IHC on this project and continuing to expand our presence within the marine sector.

Protecting Food Production: FireLaser Deployed at Snellman Petfood Facility

by Louise Seager

Elotec Finland has won the Snellman Petfood Factory project, where our FireLaser linear heat detection system will be installed with 2 km of fibre optic cable. The system provides continuous, real-time temperature monitoring, giving the facility reliable early-warning fire detection across critical production areas.

“This system gives our operators instant insight into any hot spots along the production line,” says project manager Peter. “It’s all about keeping the factory safe while ensuring production runs smoothly.”

This project demonstrates our ongoing partnership with Elotec and our commitment to protecting vital industrial facilities.

About Bandweaver

With an installed base of over 80,000km and 9,000 systems worldwide, Bandweaver’s vision is to be the first choice for integrated distributed fiber optic sensing solutions across the globe. Since 2002, Bandweaver has been committed to delivering reliable, innovative, client-centric, and value-added products and services, via a dedicated and talented team of people.

Bandweaver manufactures and distributes advanced fiber optic monitoring sensors and integrated technologies, enabling customers to monitor, secure and keep personnel and critical assets safe.

Bandweaver’s solutions have been utilised for multiple applications, including road and rail tunnels and spurs as well as facility buildings, power infrastructure, escalators, and stations.

Utilising the latest technologies, Bandweaver provides solutions for Security, Fire, Power, and Pipelines.

For further information please contact our global team at info@bandweaver.com

FireLaser Chosen to Protect Norway’s 4 km Storvikskar Road Tunnel

by Louise Seager

Our Norwegian partner Elotec has secured the Storvikskar Tunnel project, a major 4 km road tunnel in Norway. As part of this project, they will supply and install our FireLaser linear heat detection system, featuring 4 km of fibre optic linear heat detection cable to provide continuous, real-time temperature monitoring along the full tunnel length.

The system will be fully integrated into the Road Traffic Control Centre via SCADA, enabling rapid detection, visualisation, and response to potential fire events. “This solution gives us full visibility along the entire tunnel,” says project manager Jørgen Johnsen. “It’s a critical step in improving safety and operational control.”

About Bandweaver

With an installed base of over 80,000km and 9,000 systems worldwide, Bandweaver’s vision is to be the first choice for integrated distributed fiber optic sensing solutions across the globe. Since 2002, Bandweaver has been committed to delivering reliable, innovative, client-centric, and value-added products and services, via a dedicated and talented team of people.

Bandweaver manufactures and distributes advanced fiber optic monitoring sensors and integrated technologies, enabling customers to monitor, secure and keep personnel and critical assets safe.

Bandweaver’s solutions have been utilised for multiple applications, including road and rail tunnels and spurs as well as facility buildings, power infrastructure, escalators, and stations.

Utilising the latest technologies, Bandweaver provides solutions for Security, Fire, Power, and Pipelines.

For further information please contact our global team at info@bandweaver.com

Contract Win Announcement – MASAR Utility Gallery ST05, Makkah

by Louise Seager

We are pleased to announce that Bandweaver has secured a significant new project via Nesma United Industries (NUI), Bandweaver Partner in Saudi Arabia.

The project is MASAR Utility Gallery ST05, extension of the prominent MASAR development project in Holy Makkah, where NUI have implemented previously a large installation base of Bandweaver Firelaser Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) systems.

As part of this contract, four FireLaser Distributed (DTS) systems will be deployed to provide continuous linear heat detection and real-time thermal monitoring across the utility gallery. FireLaser’s proven accuracy, fast response, and full-coverage fibre-optic technology make it ideally suited for enhancing safety and reliability in complex and critical underground infrastructure.

This project strengthens our growing presence in the region and highlights the increasing adoption of fiber-optic DTS as a robust fire detection and asset protection solution for major utility and infrastructure schemes.

Nesma United Industries representative, Melhem El-Hajj, commented:
“Bandweaver’s FireLaser DTS solution offers the performance and reliability we need for a project of this importance. We look forward to working closely with Bandweaver to deliver a safe, resilient, and future-ready utility gallery for the MASAR development and for other promising opportunities in the Kingdom”.

We are proud to support NUI on this landmark project and remain committed to delivering innovative, high-performance detection solutions for critical infrastructure worldwide.

About Bandweaver

With an installed base of over 80,000km and 9,000 systems worldwide, Bandweaver’s vision is to be the first choice for integrated distributed fiber optic sensing solutions across the globe. Since 2002, Bandweaver has been committed to delivering reliable, innovative, client-centric, and value-added products and services, via a dedicated and talented team of people.

Bandweaver manufactures and distributes advanced fiber optic monitoring sensors and integrated technologies, enabling customers to monitor, secure and keep personnel and critical assets safe.

Bandweaver’s solutions have been utilised for multiple applications, including road and rail tunnels and spurs as well as facility buildings, power infrastructure, escalators, and stations.

Utilising the latest technologies, Bandweaver provides solutions for Security, Fire, Power, and Pipelines.

For further information please contact our global team at info@bandweaver.com

FireLaser DTS, proven reliability with 28 million operational hours

by Louise Seager

At Bandweaver, reliability has always been central to the design of our Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) systems. To validate this, we recently completed a comprehensive update of reliability data for our FireLaser and T-Laser DTS solutions.

The results are compelling.

  • Telcordia SR232 Standard: Independent testing by Anbotek (2018) confirmed an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of over 255,000 hours, equivalent to 29 years.
  • Field Data: Drawing from more than 28 million operational hours across installed systems (2017–2025), real-world data shows a current MTBF of approximately 560,000 hours, an impressive 64 years.

These figures clearly demonstrate that FireLaser is not just designed for reliability but continues to outperform expectations in the field. With no moving parts, passive fiber optic cables, and robust system architecture, maintenance requirements remain exceptionally low.

For operators working in safety-critical environments such as tunnels, metros, and petrochemical facilities, this level of reliability provides reassurance that FireLaser is built to protect assets over the long term while minimising operational costs.

Take a look at the full results here.

New Webinar | Keeping Conveyors Moving: Next-Gen Fire Safety with Fiber Optic LHD

by Louise Seager

Conveyor systems are the beating heart of industries such as mining, power generation, ports, and manufacturing. They move thousands of tonnes of material every day and keep the global manufacturing, production and construction industries running. But with that critical role comes one of the highest fire risks in industrial operations. Friction, trapped materials, and electrical faults can all generate heat along a conveyor system. Left undetected, these hot spots can escalate rapidly, putting both safety and productivity at risk. Traditional detection methods often struggle to provide the speed, accuracy, and full coverage required to keep conveyors protected.

In this exclusive webinar, Bandweaver experts will demonstrate how our FireLaser Linear Heat Detection (LHD) system is redefining conveyor belt safety with real-life case studies. Unlike conventional approaches, FireLaser provides continuous, real-time monitoring across the entire conveyor length, pinpoint detection of overheating and friction before they become fires, and seamless integration with SCADA systems and fire panels to enable faster, automated responses. Built for harsh industrial environments, FireLaser delivers reliable performance that reduces both downtime and maintenance costs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and see how next-generation fiber optic LHD can transform conveyor safety.

REGISTER NOW:

Date: 30/9/2025

Time: 10am London time

Location: Zoom

About Bandweaver

With an installed base of over 80,000km and more than 9000 systems worldwide, Bandweaver’s vision is to be the first choice for integrated distributed fiber optic sensing solutions across the globe. Since 2002, Bandweaver has been committed to delivering reliable, innovative, client-centric, and value-added products and services, via a dedicated and talented team of people.

Bandweaver manufactures and distributes advanced fiber optic monitoring sensors and integrated technologies, enabling customers to monitor, secure and keep personnel and critical assets safe.

Bandweaver’s solutions have been utilised for multiple applications, including road and rail tunnels and spurs as well as facility buildings, power infrastructure, escalators, and stations.

Utilising the latest technologies, Bandweaver provides solutions for Security, Fire, Power, and Pipelines.

For further information please contact our global team at info@bandweaver.com

New Win: Enipeas PV Park

by Louise Seager

We’re excited to announce that New Alert has been awarded a contract to supply the Bandweaver Horizon DAS fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection system for one of Europe’s largest photovoltaic parks, the 560 MWp Enipeas Project. Upon completion, the project is expected to generate 0.90 TWh of electricity per year, powering 225,000 households and avoiding 379 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Our trusted partner New Alert, a leading Greek security systems integrator with extensive experience in protecting critical energy infrastructure, will manage the installation and commissioning of the system.

By combining Bandweaver’s advanced fiber optic sensing technology with New Alert’s proven local expertise, this project will deliver world-class perimeter security to safeguard one of Europe’s flagship renewable energy assets.

About Bandweaver

With an installed base of over 80,000km and 9,000 systems worldwide, Bandweaver’s vision is to be the first choice for integrated distributed fiber optic sensing solutions across the globe. Since 2002, Bandweaver has been committed to delivering reliable, innovative, client-centric, and value-added products and services, via a dedicated and talented team of people.

Bandweaver manufactures and distributes advanced fiber optic monitoring sensors and integrated technologies, enabling customers to monitor, secure and keep personnel and critical assets safe.

Bandweaver’s solutions have been utilised for multiple applications, including road and rail tunnels and spurs as well as facility buildings, power infrastructure, escalators, and stations.

Utilising the latest technologies, Bandweaver provides solutions for Security, Fire, Power, and Pipelines.

For further information please contact our global team at info@bandweaver.com