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  #131: Bushing Diagnostics - From Mains Frequency to Advanced Assessment 24.07.2026 20dk

  Bushings are critical power transformer components, responsible for nearly 40 percent of failures. In this Energy Talks episode, OMICRON experts Hannes Rothleitner and Jakob Hämmerle explain how modern bushing diagnostic methods detect early insulation degradation. They highlight the industry shift toward combined testing techniques to uncover hidden flaws and discuss the future of the field, emphasizing high-quality data interpretation for better decision-making.
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  #130: Reclosers in Modern Grids: Protection, Automation, and DER Integration 10.07.2026 19dk

  Reclosers have long been essential for protecting distribution networks and restoring power after faults. Today, they are evolving from standalone protection devices into coordinated system actors that combine protection, automation, communication, and control. In this episode, OMICRON application engineer Alex Auman, who specializes in reclosure and protection testing, explains how reclosers help utilities integrate distributed energy resources (DER), improve reliability, and enable self-healing grid concepts. Alex describes various automation schemes that help utilities keep more customers energized during faults and disturbances and highlights the growing importance of comprehensive testing and validation.
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  #129: The Basics of Rotating Machine Testing 25.06.2026 25dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON application engineer Alexander Herrera discusses the basics of rotating machine testing, covering diagnostic procedures for stator cores, windings, and rotors to ensure the reliability of motors and generators. He explains how data-driven insights assist in identifying defects early, optimizing condition-based maintenance, and highlights essential safety procedures during testing.
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  #128: What Makes a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Dangerous? 11.06.2026 30dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON OT Cybersecurity Consultant Simon Rommer speaks with Benjamin Floriani and Patrick Pongratz, founders of SecCore GmbH, about how penetration testers identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and assess real-world cyber risks. They discuss why context matters more than vulnerability scores, the growing role of AI in offensive security, and practical measures, such as network segmentation, least privilege, and regular penetration testing to strengthen cyber resilience.
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  #127: PD Monitoring │Part 2: The Tech Behind Continuous Defect Tracking 28.05.2026 25dk

  Join OMICRON experts Daniel Gebhardt and Hendrik Schleifer for Part 2 of our Energy Talks mini-series on continuous online PD monitoring. Discover how these systems track insulation issues 24/7, filter noise using PRPD and 3PARD technology, and integrate into SCADA networks. Learn how continuous defect tracking and automated alerts deliver the trend analysis needed to optimize asset planning, ease workloads, and ensure greater peace of mind.
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  #126: PD Monitoring │Part 1: The Shift to Condition-Based Asset Planning 21.05.2026 18dk

  Aging infrastructure and unplanned downtime force asset managers to shift from time-based to proactive, condition-based maintenance. In this Energy Talks episode—part one of a two-part series—OMICRON experts Daniel Gebhardt and Hendrik Schleifer discuss how partial discharge (PD) monitoring transforms electrical asset management. They compare offline testing with online monitoring, explain when to use temporary or permanent systems, and show how 24/7 real-time insights predict faults and improve reliability.
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  #125: OT Cybersecurity Risk Assessments in the Power Industry 30.04.2026 20dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, host Simon Rommer discusses together with his colleague Jaron Stammler, OT Cybersecurity Consultant at OMICRON, how OT cybersecurity risk assessments are conducted in the power industry. Using current substation and BESS projects as examples, they explain the IEC 62443-based approach, key steps like system scoping and risk analysis, and common challenges such as late project involvement and missing data. Lastly, they highlight the importance of actionable results.
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  #124: Experts Behind the Scenes in Power System Testing │Product Manager 16.04.2026 33dk

  In this fourth episode of our "Experts Behind the Scenes" mini-series, OMICRON Product Manager Dr. Sruti Chakraborty joins us to discuss how the use of digital twins, data-driven modeling, and AI is revolutionizing electrical power equipment condition assessments. Drawing from her global experience, Sruti explains the critical balance between market needs and research and highlights the essential data science skills today’s engineers need to master the future of power system testing.
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  #123: Virtual Reality – Opportunities for Use in Protection Testing 26.03.2026 23dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, Andreas Rauwolf, secondary testing expert and founder of Grid Experte Rauwolf Etec GmbH in Germany, shares his extensive experience in digital energy grids, protection relay testing, and talks about his experimental use of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance training and field testing. Discover how VR is transforming the industry and what the future holds.
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  #122: Extraordinary Technical Support for Power System Testing Challenges 12.03.2026 24dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON technical support engineers Stefan Achberger and Lukas Forstner describe how their global team is on the front lines, helping customers navigate an increasingly intricate power landscape. They also explain how OMICRON’s commitment to customer care motivates the team to invest significant time and energy into every issue, standing by 24/7 to ensure that "extraordinary technical support" isn't just a buzzword, but a reality for testers in the field.
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  #121: When Testing Circuit Breakers, Be Sure to Measure Their Motion! 26.02.2026 18dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON circuit breaker testing experts Andreas Nenning and Elias Alber discuss the various methods for assessing the condition and reliability of circuit breakers and the frequency of measurements. More specifically, they highlight the significance of performing motion measurements on circuit breakers for identifying potential mechanical issues that can affect their reliability.
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  #120: Use of Deception Solutions in Energy Sector Cybersecurity 13.02.2026 9dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, host Simon Rommer, OT Security Consultant at OMICRON, and his guest, Christoph Kukovic, Chief Information Security Officer at Verbund AG , Austria’s leading energy company and one of the largest producers of hydroelectricity in Europe, discuss the critical roles of IT and OT in power systems cybersecurity, focusing on the use of deception solutions to fool attackers and protect online infrastructure.
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  #119: CORTEX Grid – Revolutionizing How Users Analyze Power System Testing Data 29.01.2026 14dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON product manager Bavley Farid explains the complexities of data management and the challenges users have faced in accessing data. Specifically, he describes how OMICRON’s new CORTEX Grid platform solution addresses these challenges through a highly structured data model that ensures optimum data consistency, accessibility and compatibility across different assets and systems.
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  #118: The Important Role of Software in Partial Discharge Testing 15.01.2026 26dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, Burkhard Daniel, head of software development for OMICRON’s MPD technology, talks about the significance of partial discharge (PD) testing and analysis in high-voltage equipment. He describes the evolution of PD testing technology and the critical role that continuous software development and innovation have played in enhancing PD testing efficiency and ease of use in an ever-changing power system landscape.
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  #117: CPX 200 – Revolutionizing Power System Testing with Software Innovation 18.12.2025 22dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, we take a more detailed look at power system testing device software. OMICRON product manager Lukas Klingenschmid talks about the critical role of software innovation in maximizing the potential of testing devices and enhancing user experience. More specifically, Lukas describes how new innovative software features in OMICRON’s CPXpert software for its new CPX 200 testing device substantially optimize ease of use, data handling and decision-making.
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  #116: Why Testing Offline Is Not Cyber Secure 27.11.2025 18dk

  Is offline testing in power systems safe anymore from cyber intrusion? In this episode of Energy Talks, Christopher Pritchard, who is head of product management at OMICRON, maintains that the idea that offline equals security just does not hold up anymore. He explains how malware can infiltrate even disconnected systems and be passed on to the substation as soon as these systems are connected to the network. Christopher then describes how new cybersecurity features are being added to the latest testing devices to make offline testing less of a security risk.
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  #115: CPX 200 - Revolutionizing Power System Testing with Optimized Device Modularity 13.11.2025 15dk

  The next-generation power system testing solutions, such as OMICRON’s new CPX 200, are really ecosystems made up of interrelated parts the work together to highly optimize the testing experience for users. In this episode of Energy Talks, we take a more detailed look at one of these parts – testing device modularity. OMICRON product manager Jakob Hämmerle talks about the innovative modularity features of the new OMICRON CPX 200 power system testing device. He describes how device modularity greatly enhances flexibility and efficiency in power system testing and enables users to adapt to their evolving power system testing needs.
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  #114: Staying Safe in the Field with the Latest Generation Testing Devices 30.10.2025 17dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, Marcus Stenner, who is a field engineer and CEO at the power system testing service provider Hubert Göbel GmbH in Germany, shares his insights into ensuring user safety during electrical testing. He describes the essential testing preparation steps, like staff training and risk assessments; he emphasizes how implementing safety measures optimizes the efficiency of testing workflows; and he highlights the advanced safety features of the latest generation of OMICRON testing technology, such as the CMC 500 protection testing device.
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  #113: CPX 200 - Revolutionizing the Way Users Perform Power System Testing 15.10.2025 13dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON product manager Michael Rädler introduces the new OMICRON CPX 200, which sets new standards in power system testing. Michael describes how this next-generation multifunctional testing technology was the result of intensive user interaction and an ecosystem approach to product development. Michael highlights the innovative CPX 200 features in the areas of hardware, modularity, performance, software, safety and data analysis and how these take power system testing to a higher level to meet user requirements today and beyond.
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  #112: Welcome to Power Titans - The Testing Innovation Quiz Show 06.10.2025 19dk

  In this episode of Energy Talks, we invite you to our fictional but highly informative quiz show, called Power Titans, to identify actual upcoming innovative features that will set new standards in power system testing. Our quiz show includes three contestants who are professionals with different responsibilities in the power system testing field. The contestants engage in a lively exchange as they collectively identify the ideal features needed for the future of power system testing in the areas of hardware, modularity, software, performance, data analysis, and safety.