“ The experience of HUBER + SUHNER in providing essential solutions for communication in challenging conditions has been leveraged alongside Ampcontrol ’ s renowned expertise in integrated electronic equipment and power solutions for mines to create H3RO — Harsh Environment Reticulated Optics ”
Thomas Paul
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“ The experience of HUBER + SUHNER in providing essential solutions for communication in challenging conditions has been leveraged alongside Ampcontrol ’ s renowned expertise in integrated electronic equipment and power solutions for mines to create H3RO — Harsh Environment Reticulated Optics ”
— Dr Thomas Paul , Market Unit Manager for Industry , HUBER + SUHNER
tions — leading to major safety risks . Under such circumstances , operations in the affected underground areas must be stopped and personnel removed . Next to safety being potentially compro- mised temporarily , significant financial damage is incurred .
The need to be able to repair the network quickly is a serious challenge faced by mines throughout the sector . Solving issues underground is time consuming : the availability of qualified fiber optic engineers with the necessary tools is low and expensive . Despite best efforts ,
Thomas Paul
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Dr Thomas Paul brings the fusion of business thinking and scientific curiosity to functions where continuous transformation and novelty are essential . With over ten years in the manufacturing industry , he builds adeptness in steering complex innovation and business development programs , from idea generation to commercial success . Accomplished in establishing cross-functional stakeholder relationships and in leading diverse teams , he is passionate about effectuating bold moves in technology and business innovation . Prior to his role at HUBER + SUHNER , which he took up in October 2018 , Dr Paul was a Group Leader for Sensor Technologies at ABB and a Project Manager at Zeiss Group .
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