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Ping Services is merging with Austrian-based sensor technology company, eologix, to revolutionise wind power generation

Matthew Stead (ILF 2019) 
InDaily 

Lot Fourteen-based South Australian technology company, Ping Services is merging with Austrian-based sensor technology company, eologix.

The strategic merger will allow the combination of Ping’s continuous acoustic monitoring system and eologix’s on-blade sensor system to optimise wind turbine maintenance, decrease repair costs and increase power generation by delivering a complete blade monitoring solution.

“By combining our strengths, the joint system will be the only one on the market that offers wind farm operators a comprehensive, real-time picture of blade health and operation,” said eologix CEO Thomas Schlegl.

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