Three Awards. Zero Compromises. HUBIX Insulated Thermal Imaging Camera Triumphs at SAWO 2026

Technology That Makes Live-Line Work Safer
SAWO 2026 brought exceptional recognition for HUBIX. Our electrically insulated thermal imaging camera received three prestigious awards from both industry experts and end users.

The product was honoured with:

• MTP Gold Medal – awarded by the competition jury for technological innovation and engineering excellence.
  Consumers' Choice Gold Medal 2026 – voted for by professionals and users from across the industry.
  SAWO 2026 Grand Prix – recognising outstanding achievements in ergonomics, accident prevention, and occupational health and safety.
  Receiving all three distinctions is rare and clearly demonstrates that this is a solution designed to address real challenges faced by today's power industry.

 
Why Is Fast, Non-Contact Diagnostics So Important in Live-Line Work?

Working on energised electrical infrastructure is one of the most demanding and safety-critical activities in the power industry.

In live-line work (LLW), there is no room for mistakes, delays, or inaccurate risk assessment. Every decision must be based on reliable, up-to-date information about the condition of the infrastructure.

One of the greatest challenges is the limited ability to inspect equipment directly.

High voltages, harsh environmental conditions, and the need to maintain uninterrupted power supply often make traditional inspection methods impractical—or even impossible.

As a result, maintenance teams rely on technologies capable of providing immediate diagnostic information from a safe distance without interfering with energised equipment.

This is where thermal imaging becomes indispensable.

By visualising temperature distribution, thermal imaging makes it possible to detect overheating connections, overloaded components, insulation defects, and other developing faults long before they become visible to the naked eye.

Early detection helps prevent equipment failures, costly outages, and—most importantly—protects the lives of electrical workers.

In live-line operations, every second matters.

The ability to assess equipment instantly improves operational efficiency while significantly increasing worker safety.

Thermal imaging is therefore much more than a diagnostic tool—it has become an essential element of modern risk management.

 
What Makes the HUBIX Thermal Imaging Camera Different?

The HUBIX electrically insulated thermal imaging camera has been specifically engineered for work on energised electrical systems—where conventional inspection equipment is no longer sufficient and safety is the highest priority.

Designed for professional live-line crews, it delivers fast, reliable, and completely non-contact diagnostics of electrical infrastructure.

Key Features
✔ Safe operation on systems up to 36 kV AC / 54 kV DC

✔ Remote inspection using an insulated operating pole compliant with PN-EN 60832-2

✔ Temperature measurement range from –20°C to +400°C

✔ Real-time image and video recording with data storage and archiving

Its insulated construction allows inspections to be carried out from a safe working distance, eliminating the need for direct contact with energised equipment.

This is particularly valuable when inspecting overhead power lines, substations, switchgear, and other difficult-to-access installations where conventional inspection methods are either limited or unsafe.

Thanks to its electrically insulated housing and compatibility with standard live-line equipment, the camera fully complies with established safety practices and can be confidently integrated into everyday field operations.

Its wide temperature measurement range enables technicians to detect both subtle thermal anomalies and severe overheating requiring immediate intervention.

The built-in recording and archiving capabilities also support long-term analysis, predictive maintenance, technical documentation, and trend monitoring.

As a result, the HUBIX camera is not simply a thermal imaging device—it is an integral component of a modern asset management strategy.

Most importantly, inspections can be performed without de-energising the network, helping utilities maintain uninterrupted power supply, reduce operating costs, and significantly improve worker safety.

 
Awards That Matter

The MTP Gold Medal is one of the most prestigious distinctions presented during the Poznań International Fair.

It is awarded only to products that successfully pass a rigorous multi-stage evaluation by industry experts, assessing innovation, engineering quality, and practical value.

It recognises measurable technological excellence—not marketing claims.

The Consumers' Choice Gold Medal offers an equally valuable perspective.

It reflects the opinions of professionals who use this type of equipment every day.

For them, outstanding specifications alone are not enough.

Ease of use, ergonomics, durability, and reliability under real working conditions are equally important.

The SAWO 2026 Grand Prix takes an even broader view.

It honours solutions that make a meaningful contribution to occupational safety—not only through technical performance, but also by improving ergonomics, reducing operational risk, and supporting worker health.

The jury evaluates the complete user experience—from first use to performance in critical situations.

Receiving all three awards means the HUBIX thermal imaging camera has been recognised from three complementary perspectives:

technological innovation,
practical usability,
and comprehensive safety.
In other words, the product has proven its value not only in laboratory testing but also where it matters most—in the field.

 
Technology That Supports Better Decisions
The HUBIX electrically insulated thermal imaging camera is far more than a conventional measuring instrument.

It is a decision-support tool for environments where speed, accuracy, and safety are critical.

It helps professionals:

✔ make informed decisions in real time

✔ monitor infrastructure more effectively and detect developing faults earlier

✔ reduce operational risk while preventing costly failures and delays

Ultimately, this translates into safer working conditions for field crews and greater reliability across the entire power network.

 
Technical Specifications

 
Setting New Standards for the Industry
The awards received at SAWO 2026 recognise far more than a single product.

They reflect the direction in which the entire power industry is evolving.

Today's utilities need technologies that deliver measurable improvements in safety, ergonomics, and operational efficiency—not simply innovative concepts on paper.

The challenges facing modern power networks are well known:

• ageing infrastructure,
  increasing electrical loads,
  growing expectations for uninterrupted power supply,
  and increasingly demanding safety requirements.
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  Against this backdrop, diagnostic tools capable of inspecting energised equipment, shortening response times, and reducing risks for field personnel are becoming essential.

The HUBIX electrically insulated thermal imaging camera perfectly reflects this new approach.

Rather than being just another thermal camera, it has been designed specifically around the realities of live-line work—where rapid assessment, precise diagnostics, and uncompromising safety are indispensable.

It not only improves inspection capabilities but also supports faster and better operational decision-making when every second counts.

Ultimately, it is a solution that helps prevent failures, increases network reliability, and enhances the protection of the people working on critical electrical infrastructure.

And that is precisely the kind of innovation shaping the future of the power industry.

 
Learn More
Interested in learning more about the award-winning HUBIX insulated thermal imaging camera?

Contact us: eshop@hubix.pl

Technical documentation: Product Datasheet

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