Critical Infrastructure receives South African patent

Executive Summary

• Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. provided a global update on its patent filings for the Nexus 20 mobile radio station, highlighting that the South African patent has been granted while other major jurisdictions (including the US, Europe, China, and Japan) are under examination.
• The company detailed the technical specifications of the Nexus 20 platform, emphasizing its autonomous deployment capabilities, hybrid power architecture, and super-rigid mast design, which offers a competitive advantage in stability and signal integrity for defense and critical infrastructure applications.
• The release outlines the technology's strategic expansion into new markets, including aerospace, counter-UAS systems, and smart city security, positioning the company to leverage its IP portfolio for broader commercialization beyond its initial Nexus 16 product.

Key Details

• Patent Status:
  • South African patent has been granted.
  • Patents filed in: Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States.
  • All other jurisdictions are currently under or awaiting examination.
• Product Specifications (Nexus 20 Platform):
  • Form Factor: Deployable, autonomous mobile radio station housed within a standard ISO shipping container.
  • Tower System: Scissor-lift communications tower that deploys hydraulically to approximately 16 meters.
  • Payload Capacity: Supports payloads up to 250 kilograms.
  • Wind Rating: Rated for winds up to 45 meters per second.
  • Deployment Time: Full autonomous deployment (tower lift, solar expansion, stabilizing legs) takes approximately 30 minutes via PLC-based automation.
  • Power Architecture: Hybrid system including DC generators, up to 4.8-kilowatt solar input, and 150 kWh of onboard battery capacity for continuous off-grid operation.
  • Climate Control: Redundant dual five kW HVAC systems for environmental stability.
• Strategic Applications & Market Expansion:
  • Defense & Security: Rapid network establishment for defense operations, disaster recovery, and counter-UAS/electronic perimeter defense (focus on NATO and European programs).
  • Aerospace: Rapid-deploy satellite ground stations and mobile telemetry for UAS test ranges.
  • Critical Infrastructure: Mobile monitoring for ports, airports, and large-scale civic events (smart city security).
• Company Context:
  • Listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
  • Operations based in Perth, Western Australia.
  • Currently commercializing the Nexus 16 product while developing the Nexus 20.
  • Focus sectors: Mining, defense, border security/surveillance, and emergency services.

Notable Quotes

• "Achieving global patent coverage for our Nexus 20 platform strengthens Critical Infrastructure's strategic position in the defence and critical communications sectors," said Brenton Scott, chief executive officer of Critical Infrastructure. "Our patented, rigid-mast design delivers stable, uninterrupted connectivity in any environment -- providing a decisive operational advantage for defence, emergency response, security/surveillance and industrial users worldwide."