The new SERTEC CMCE Micro - 01.574
by Kim Darbyshire10 November 20263 min read
TMS showcases compact SERTEC technology for marine lightning-risk management at Metstrade 2026. The new SERTEC CMCE Micro takes a preventative approach to managing static charge on exposed marine structures.
Technical Marine Supplies (TMS) will introduce the new SERTEC CMCE Micro at Metstrade 2026, marking the product's global launch. Designed to manage static electrical charge on exposed marine structures, the compact, passive device offers a preventative approach to lightning-risk management, particularly where the size and weight of conventional equipment present installation challenges.
As SERTEC's exclusive European distributor, TMS will hold UK stock of CMCE Micro, allowing it to respond quickly to customer enquiries and orders while providing specialist technical support to boatbuilders, marine engineers, equipment manufacturers and commercial operators.
While conventional lightning protection systems are designed to manage the effects of a strike, CMCE Micro aims to reduce the electrical conditions that can contribute to lightning attachment. Using SERTEC's capacitive electrode technology, the device is designed to transfer induced electrical charge towards ground, reducing local electric-field concentrations and conditions associated with corona discharge.
Unlike traditional static dissipaters that use arrays of fine conductive points, Micro employs insulated capacitive electrodes to manage the local electric field. It operates without an external power supply and can be installed independently or alongside SERTEC's larger CMCE systems, subject to suitable earthing arrangements.
Originally developed to address installation challenges on outriggers in the US sportfishing market, the technology has wider potential applications across weather buoys, navigation marks, unmanned surface vessels (USVs), remote monitoring stations, communications equipment and secondary yacht structures.
Hector Ayala, Director of Business Development, commented: "CMCE Micro builds on our established capacitive technology, adapting it for smaller and more exposed installations. Our focus has been on developing a device that can manage local electrical conditions where larger equipment is impractical, while maintaining the passive operating principle of our existing CMCE range. This opens up opportunities for a wider range of marine and
remote infrastructure applications."
Nick Cook, Commercial Lead at Technical Marine Supplies, said: "For the marine sector and equipment manufacturers, lightning-risk management can be particularly challenging on smaller or remote installations where space, weight and access are restricted.”
Cook continues: "CMCE Micro gives us another option to address those requirements. Its compact design and passive operation make it an interesting proposition and we're looking forward to introducing it to the European market and discussing potential applications with customers at METSTRADE.
CMCE Micro will be showcased at METSTRADE 2026, 17–19 November, RAI Amsterdam,where visitors can meet the TMS team in Hall 1, Stand 01.574 to discuss the technology, installation requirements and availability.
As SERTEC's exclusive European distributor, TMS will hold UK stock of CMCE Micro, allowing it to respond quickly to customer enquiries and orders while providing specialist technical support to boatbuilders, marine engineers, equipment manufacturers and commercial operators.
While conventional lightning protection systems are designed to manage the effects of a strike, CMCE Micro aims to reduce the electrical conditions that can contribute to lightning attachment. Using SERTEC's capacitive electrode technology, the device is designed to transfer induced electrical charge towards ground, reducing local electric-field concentrations and conditions associated with corona discharge.
Unlike traditional static dissipaters that use arrays of fine conductive points, Micro employs insulated capacitive electrodes to manage the local electric field. It operates without an external power supply and can be installed independently or alongside SERTEC's larger CMCE systems, subject to suitable earthing arrangements.
Originally developed to address installation challenges on outriggers in the US sportfishing market, the technology has wider potential applications across weather buoys, navigation marks, unmanned surface vessels (USVs), remote monitoring stations, communications equipment and secondary yacht structures.
Hector Ayala, Director of Business Development, commented: "CMCE Micro builds on our established capacitive technology, adapting it for smaller and more exposed installations. Our focus has been on developing a device that can manage local electrical conditions where larger equipment is impractical, while maintaining the passive operating principle of our existing CMCE range. This opens up opportunities for a wider range of marine and
remote infrastructure applications."
Nick Cook, Commercial Lead at Technical Marine Supplies, said: "For the marine sector and equipment manufacturers, lightning-risk management can be particularly challenging on smaller or remote installations where space, weight and access are restricted.”
Cook continues: "CMCE Micro gives us another option to address those requirements. Its compact design and passive operation make it an interesting proposition and we're looking forward to introducing it to the European market and discussing potential applications with customers at METSTRADE.
CMCE Micro will be showcased at METSTRADE 2026, 17–19 November, RAI Amsterdam,where visitors can meet the TMS team in Hall 1, Stand 01.574 to discuss the technology, installation requirements and availability.