Research & Development
Innovative Solutions
In the highly competitive world of electronics today, innovation is the key to success. In order to supply state of the art solutions on a systems level, new technologies must be continually mastered, before they are required in final products. The components that result from this drive are also products in their own right and can be used as building blocks by other system suppliers.
Stellenbosch Facilities
The facilities at Stellenbosch provide the backbone of R&D at Reutech. These are augmented by strong interaction with local universities, especially the Universities of Stellenbosch and Cape Town. Reutech and the nearby Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering of the University of Stellenbosch have joined forces to establish a microwave laboratory with state of the art equipment for precise microwave measurements.
Radar Technologies
A modern radar system utilises an extraordinarily wide range of technologies. Robust mechanical structures are needed to house and protect the system and sophisticated management of shock, vibration and other environmental factors is required. High precision electro-mechanical systems requiring a marriage of mechanical, electrical and power electronic subsystems point and stabilise the antenna. The antenna itself and the microwave and RF electronics that form the heart of the system require sophisticated design techniques.
The signal processors that extract information from the received signals are reliant on the latest digital technologies to attain the high processing speeds required to meet ever-increasing client requirements. Since a radar system is typically part of a larger combat system, electromagnetic compatibility is critically important.
Extensive Technology Base
Reutech has established an extensive technology base to support the development, manufacture and maintenance of a wide range of radar sub-systems, including positioners, shock absorbers, antennas, microwave passive components, solid state RF power amplifiers, radar transceivers, frequency synthesisers, signal processors and display systems.
Reutech's R&D ability allows the Company to also solve a variety of design problems outside the traditional radar domain.
Product History Timeline
ETS 2400
1991 - 1994
The ETS 2400 combined optronic and radar tracking system was designed for land-based anti-aircraft artillery and missile applications.
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EDR 120
1991 - 1994
The EDR 120 system is a 30 km 2D L-band solid state Designation Radar designed to provide designation data to a fire directing system in a layered air defence scenario.
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ESR 3xx Product Range
1995 - 1998
The 150 km range ESR 360VX system is a 3D local warning air defence radar derived from the ESR 360L air surveillance radar delivered to the South African Air Force for evaluation in 1995.
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ESR 360L
1995 - 1998
The 200 km range ESR 360L system provides accurate 3D air surveillance and Ground Control Intercept (GCI) capability to operators housed in remote display shelters. This system makes use of a solid-state distributed transmitter and receiver housed within a composite-material antenna structure.
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RTS 6400
1999 - 2004
The RTS 6400 is a 60 km instrumented-range monopulse X-band combined radar and optronics tracking system using a wide-band, high stability Travelling Wave Tube AmplIfier (TWTA) and advanced Doppler signal processing.
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Subsystems
1999 - 2004
(Signal Processor, Modkits, STAP, Antenna Housing, Rotators). The company has developed technology in support of its products that is focused in the digital, radio-frequency, antenna, mechanical and software environments.
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RSR 210N - 2D Naval Radar
2005 - 2010
The RSR 210N is a lightweight X-band 2D naval air/sea surveillance radar designed for application on smaller naval and coastguard vessels. This radar, which provides coverage to beyond 50 km, may be supplied with a dedicated console or may be interfaced to a Combat Management System.
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StealthRadTM - 2D Surveillance Radar
2005 - 2010
The StealthRadTM product range has been developed in response to increasing demands for persistent, all-weather and low visibility situational awareness of borders, strategic infrastructure, marine protected areas, and inland waterways. StealthRadTM is a range of cost-effective, lightweight, Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radars.
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Movement and Surveying Radar (MSR)
2005 - 2010
Reutech has developed advanced geotechnical monitoring and surveying systems for open-cast mining operations.
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DBRXL (RSR320)
2011 - 2016
Reutech Radar Systems has developed a 3-dimensional ground-based dual-band radar technology demonstrator which, once industrialised, will deliver world-leading performance in missile fire control applications.
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Set Top Boxes
2011 - 2016
Reutech offers several digital product options, which can be customised to suit different requirements and markets. The new generation QT100 range of MPEG-4 set top boxes is specifically designed for reliability, usability, low power consumption and affordability.
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Perimeter Intrusion Monitoring System
2011 - 2016
The Perimeter Intrusion Monitoring System or "PIMS" integrates traditional technologies used for asset protection, such as cameras, with ground surveillance radar technology.
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Solar Trackers and Mounting
2011 - 2016
Reutech offers energy solutions in the form of various solar systems. The installation of solar systems includes both fixed photovoltaic (PV) panels and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) tracking systems.
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RSR 904/906
2011 - 2016
The StealthRadTM product range has been developed in response to increasing demands for persistent, all-weather and low visibility situational awareness of borders, strategic infrastructure, marine protected areas, and inland waterways. StealthRadTM is a range of cost-effective, lightweight, Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) radars.
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RTS 3200 - FMCW Optronics Radar Tracking System (FORT)
2011 - 2016
The FORT is a Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) optronics radar tracking system. The highly modular nature of the RTS 3200 radar design allows adaptation for alternative configurations of optronics sensors.
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RSR 150 - 3D Radar Sensor for Vehicle Self Protection
2011 - 2016
Reutech Radar Systems has developed a 3D radar sensor, in support of the LEDS 150 Vehicle Self Protection System developed by SAAB EDS. The radar sensor is optimised for the rapid acquisition and tracking of multiple incoming projectiles, such as Rocket Propelled Grenades, in order to designate fast reaction soft or hard kill countermeasures.
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RIS 100 Navigation Radar Intercept System
2011 - 2016
The RIS 100 system is a Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) receiver that covers the International Telecommunications Union radar bands allocated to marine radar at S-band (RIS 100S) and/or X-band (RIS 100X).
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Multi Purpose Platform
2011 - 2016
Intended for going anywhere at any time, the MP2 offers a mounting platform for a variety of different sensors and equipment. The platform has been designed with modularity in mind and can be configured for various user requirements.
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The Sub Surface Profiler
2011 - 2016
Our goal is to make your operation as safe and productive as possible. So we design innovative radar products that solve complex problems in simple ways. This passion drives our desire to think outside of the box; to rethink old problems and reimagine new solutions. It has led us to the SSP, a product that improves underground mining productivity and safety in a revolutionary simple way.
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MSR Connect®
2011 - Present
The MSR Connect is our new ultra user-friendly software, and is without question the most advanced monitoring software available in the marketplace today.
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Slope Vision
2011 - Present
Slope Vision is an evolutionary georeferenced camera system tailored specifically to the geotechnical industry. The Slope Vision system comprising of a high-definition camera system and advanced software enables the user to command the camera to specific georeferenced coordinates or points of interest.
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MSR IV Esprit
2011 - Present
MSRIV Esprit is the fourth generation MSR. This is the fastest scanning radar in the industry, MSRIV Esprit was designed to operate in highly volatile atmospheric conditions. It can detect a failure up to a rate of 13 500mm/h, the highest in the market.
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