Navigating the Seas of Innovation

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, innovation often arises from the intersection of challenge and collaboration.

For CatchCam Technologies , pioneers in precision fishing technology, the quest for safer, more efficient solutions led them on a journey of dedication and teamwork. Tasked with overcoming compliance hurdles and crafting custom power supply designs, SNTech found a steadfast partner in Sunpower Electronics. Together, we navigated the turbulent waters of technical obstacles, culminating in the successful production of Marine Approved PSUs.

Join us as we delve into the story behind this triumph of ingenuity, exploring the challenges faced, the solutions devised, and the collaborative spirit that propelled us forward.

THE COMPANY

CatchCam Technologies (SNTech) designs and makes products for 'precision fishing' - a responsible means of commercial fishing that prioritises bycatch reduction, reduction of fuel consumption and operational efficiency. Their specialised products enable fishermen to do this via bycatch reduction lights, subsea cameras and advanced sensor systems.

THE CHALLENGE

Developing electronic products in the commercial fishing environment presents huge challenges in terms of safety – incorrect designs can interfere with ship-borne radio and navigational equipment, creating a real danger to human life and safety at sea. SNTech takes extreme care to design its equipment to the latest published safety standards. To meet these standards, the SNTech engineering team was challenged to find a power supply unit (PSU) that reduces conducted emissions, whilst meeting other design requirements - a PSU that was not readily available off the shelf.

"The compliance challenges we were facing seemed insurmountable based on commonly available power supplies, and our team did not have the internal resources to design our own PSU from scratch." - Aran Dasan, Co-Founder & CTO

THE SOLUTION

SNTech worked with our colleague, Cath Broadhurst , to specify and customise a PSU that met their design requirements whilst satisfying specific safety criteria - a journey that involved a rapid process of designing new input filters, EMI/EMC testing (both in Taiwan and the UK) and iterating multiple times until we converged upon a solution.

THE RESULT

After a long collaborative process, CatchCam Technologies commissioned their production run of bespoke PSUs from Sunpower Electronics.

THE TESTIMONIAL

"I'm incredibly pleased at having worked with Sunpower Electronics to solve our technical challenges. I found the overseas engineering team MEAN WELL to be talented and communicative, whilst the UK-based team kept me up to date, and were friendly and accommodating too to help us navigate a thorny technology problem which would otherwise have blocked our route to market. In particular, I welcomed Sunpower's eagerness to work with a small company like ourselves, and how they guided us through the process via friendly and highly competent staff." - Aran Dasan, Co-Founder & CTO

THE END

In the realm of precision fishing technology, where safety and efficiency are paramount, the collaboration between SafetyNet Technologies and Sunpower Electronics stands as a testament to the power of teamwork and perseverance. Through meticulous customisation, rigorous testing and unwavering dedication, we have achieved a milestone in ensuring safety and compliance at sea.

With a team of power supply specialists, we commit to innovation and collaboration. If you find yourself in a similar scenario as SafetyNet Technologies and require a solution which is not readily available on the market, we invite you to embark on a journey with us.

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