Schlumberger Debuts AxeBlade Ridged Diamond Element Bit
Bits, a Schlumberger company, announced today the release of the AxeBlade ridged diamond element bit, which incorporates new-geometry Axe ridged diamond elements across the bit face. AxeBlade bits improve rate of penetration (ROP) in a wide range of formations and steering response in directional applications. “The drillbit market is performance-driven and seeks polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits that provide differentiated performance in ROP,” said Murat Aksoy, president, Bits & Drilling Tools, Schlumberger. “The cutting efficiency delivered by the AxeBlade bit
Schlumberger Debuts StingBlade Bit
Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company, announced today the introduction of StingBlade* conical diamond element bit. StingBlade bits increase run length and rate of penetration (ROP) while delivering improved steering response in directional applications. “In the continuous drive for increasing efficiency and lowering costs while drilling, our customers expect that each section is drilled from shoe to total depth with one drill bit at a high rate of penetration,” said Malcolm Theobald, president, Bits & Advanced Technologies, Schlumberger. “StingBlade bits have greater
February 2026
