O-Ring Seal Design: Face Seals for External Pressure
, and Luigi Zoni, Parker Seal Company, for the design insights they have shared.Citations:Parker ORD-5700, 50th Anniversary Edition, <https://www.parker.com/content/dam/Parker-com/Literature/O-Ring-Division-Literature/ORD-5700.pdf>“Lander Lab” is a hands-on column of Ocean Lander technologies and strategies, a unique class of unmanned undersea vehicles, and the people who make them. It is meant to serve the global ocean lander community in the manner of Make Magazine and other DIY communities.Comments on this article, or suggestions for stories of interest to other Landereans are welcome
Taking Quantum Logic to the Edge
CEO of Entanglement, started the AI quantum computing company in 2017. He quickly realized it was too early. Rather than focus on quantum computing hardware, which is still on the journey to maturity, he chose to focus on quantum logic, and quantum inspired algorithms applicable to existing compute technologies.He and his team therefore turned their attention to using quantum logic. “We reframed the math into our own solvers that can solve massive problems on non-classical computer technology. We are now applying that to different applications, including oceanography and maritime security. We can
Kongsberg Discovery Upgrades Kongsberg Listen Electromagnetic Sensor
and visualization capabilities for inspections, surveys and knowledge acquisition in complex underwater environments.The system, formerly known as Argeo Listen, has undergone hardware and software improvements following Kongsberg Discovery’s acquisition of Argeo’s electromagnetic sensing technologies and recruitment of its staff in August 2025. The company said it has focused on integrating the technology into its existing portfolio while accelerating innovation.The upgraded platform-agnostic system is now positioned for applications across ocean science, defence, energy and minerals sectors
Viridien Teams Up with NVIDIA to Accelerate Seismic Imaging Workflows
Viridien has entered into a collaboration with NVIDIA to advance high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities for seismic imaging workflows, focusing on optimizing subsurface imaging technologies on NVIDIA accelerated computing platforms.The initiative will center on enhancing Viridien’s seismic imaging algorithms using NVIDIA HPC platforms, incorporating advanced features such as tensor cores and mixed-precision computing. The companies aim to improve system performance, imaging accuracy and operational efficiency for energy and geoscience clients worldwide.The collaboration combines Viridien&rs
Cellula Robotics Joins Canadian Technology Accelerators UK Maritime Defense Program
Cellula Robotics has been selected to participate in the Maritime Defence and Security Applications of Ocean Technologies program in the United Kingdom through the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA) initiative.Led by the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom and delivered in collaboration with BMNT, the program supports Canadian companies developing advanced ocean technologies that align with shared Canada–UK maritime defense priorities.As maritime security challenges evolve, structured collaboration between allied nations and industry partners is increasingly important. The CTA
Briggs Marine Selected as SSEN Distribution’s Subsea Program Partner
;s multi‑year framework to upgrade and reinforce subsea electricity links serving Scotland’s island communities.The program, led by SSEN Distribution, aims to enhance the long‑term resilience of the subsea network and ensure it can meet increasing demand from homes, businesses and low‑carbon technologies including EV chargers.Supporting Delivery Across the Full ProgramAs part of the framework, Briggs Marine will contribute to work across all three key areas. This includes full end‑to‑end services — from route surveys, engineering design and consent support, through to cable supply
New Year, New Gear: Threats, Modularity, and Agility to Drive Subsea Defense in 2026
The year 2025 will be remembered as one of accelerating technological evolution and mounting geopolitical strain in the maritime domain. As the curtain rises on 2026, the stage is set for further disruption driven by advanced technologies, evolving undersea threats, and contested maritime spaces. From the North Atlantic to the Persian Gulf, from seabed imaging to surface surveillance, marine technology is increasingly central to securing access, protecting infrastructure, and managing escalation at sea. While the precise trajectory of these developments remains uncertain, six areas are likely to shape
US pushes Fisheries Tech at APEC Amid China Rivalry
Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in southern China this week, as Washington seeks to counter Beijing’s technological and maritime influence.Casey Mace, the U.S. senior official to APEC, said the Trump administration had launched a $20 million fund to support adoption of American AI technologies by partner economies in the region, part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S. leadership in emerging technologies.The initiatives come ahead of President Donald Trump’s expected visit to China in April and China’s hosting of APEC’s annual leaders’ summit in Shenzhen in
Cellula Robotics Shortlisted for Vimy Forge Black Flight Cohort
Cellula Robotics Ltd. was shortlisted for Vimy Forge’s inaugural Black Flight (Cohort I), Canada’s sovereign defence and national security innovation accelerator.Vimy Forge supports Canadian companies developing technologies relevant to defence and national security by facilitating structured engagement with operational stakeholders and improving access to defence-focused capital.Cellula specializes in long-range, fuel cell-powered autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) systems designed for persistent subsea operations. Its platforms support applications including subsea monitoring
December 2025
