Axonic is a next-generation overhead line measurement and structural analysis system developed for practical engineering use in the electricity distribution sector. It supports structured field data collection, structural assessment, and asset management decision workflows across Android, iOS and Windows platforms.
Built on the foundations of LineSmarts, Axonic combines field measurement capability with structured data capture, quality assurance, and cloud connectivity to enable defensible engineering outcomes. The system is designed to support engineers, designers, field technicians, and asset managers with overhead line measurement and analysis that is accurate, repeatable, and audit-ready.
Engineering Problem Space
Overhead line safety and performance depend on understanding real-world conductor and structure conditions. Key challenges include:
- Unknown or inaccurate conductor diameters and identification
- Span geometry, orientation and length uncertainty
- Conductor tension and sag variability
- Pole height, embedment depth, lean and bending behaviour
- Attachment heights and load conditions
- Asset defects, failures and condition data collection
Without systematic measurement, utilities often rely on historic records, assumptions, or inconsistent field inputs, which can undermine load modelling, design compliance, and maintenance prioritisation.
Axonic Measurement Capabilities
Axonic provides an integrated suite of field measurement tools to capture essential overhead line data. Current capabilities include:
- Conductor diameter measurement for identification and parameter selection
- Span length and orientation measurement
- Pole height, embedment depth, lean and bending measurement
- Line angle and relative span orientation
- Pole equipment and attachment height measurement
- Conductor sag and tension measurement
- Attachment load measurement
- Structured collection of asset defect and failure data
- Pole condition assessment compatible with recognised industry guides
- Joint use data collection aligned with applicable standards
This feature set positions Axonic not just as a measurement tool, but as a structured data collection and management platform supporting engineering evaluation and compliance workflows.
Data Capture and Workflow Design
Axonic is engineered to support efficient and repeatable field workflows. Key design principles include:
- Pre-built forms aligned to recognised overhead line requirements and conventions
- Lean, field-oriented user interfaces designed to reduce input friction
- Structured data outputs to facilitate downstream asset analysis
- Built-in quality assurance processes to support confidence in captured data
- Feedback mechanisms for field personnel to reinforce correct data capture
Consistent data structures enable benchmarking and longitudinal comparison across utility portfolios.
Structural Load Analysis and Engineering Outputs
Beyond measurement, Axonic supports engineering-oriented assessment, including:
- Evaluation of conductor tension and sag relative to design expectations
- Assessment of span geometry against structural load cases
- Identification of overload risk or structural margin constraints
- Comparison of alternative loading scenarios
- Documented engineering artefact
Learn more about Axonic’s key features here.
