“Among the important properties of silicone is hydrophobicity but one of the challenges associated with contact angle measurement is that it is a macroscopic quantity and does not provide molecular insight into the material property. Better understanding the behaviour of a silicone insulation material in its environment requires better characterization methods due to the multitude…

Polymer insulators are gaining attention as attractive alternatives to traditional ceramic or glass designs on account of their prolonged resistance to water ingress, lightweight, and greener production footprint. However, comparably less is known about how polymer materials such as silicones react and adapt to environmental conditions including chemical stress from de-icing salts, electrical stress from…

INMR World Congress 2027 ASAsoft® will be returning to INMR World Congress 2027 as a key partner. The event will take place at Algarve Congress Centre, Portugal, from November 7-10, 2027. For those unfamiliar, INMR is one of the most technically rigorous conferences in the transmission and distribution industry, bringing together insulator manufacturers, utilities, grid…

Market Analysis, Product Design, & High Voltage Testing By: Rajkumar Padmawar, Kavin Darshan Sakthi Bhuvan, Dennis Hore The following program contains topics discussed in a lecture conducted by Rajkumar Padmawar regarding environmental factors causing erosion and loss of hydrophobicity in silicone rubber insulators. Market Analysis: Increase in investments within Distribution Systems within Europe and the…

Hannover Messe is the premium global Trade Fair for Industrial Technology taking place in Hanover, Germany in 2025. Dates: March 31 – April 4, 2025