Handy Helpers: Electric Underwater Tools and Manipulators
.”Credit: Reach RoboticsCredit: Reach Robotics“I think we're at a real turning point for subsea manipulation,” added Rob Dewell, electric manipulator product manager at Saab UK, also recognizing the industry shift towards this capability.“For a long time, people viewed electric systems as a compromise compared with hydraulics, but that's no longer the case,” he explained. “Advances in power density, control systems and system integration mean electric manipulators can now deliver the strength, precision and reliability needed for demanding intervention tasks
SMD Appoints New Senior Leadership
programme of investment at SMD, including the expansion of its capabilities through a USD$4.09 million (£3 million) TechWorks facility. The dedicated technology development and manufacturing center supports innovation and production as the company prepares to bring more next-generation electric systems to market.Supporting this growth is Paul Green, new head of continuous improvement. His role focuses on optimising manufacturing processes, improving operational performance and ensuring the business continues to scale as new technologies are brought to market.As the industry transitions towards
Saab UK Celebrates 40 Years of Subsea Robotics
Sabertooth, a hybrid AUV/ROV, and the eM1‑7 electric manipulator, further extend operational reach, dexterity and control, supporting safer and more efficient subsea operations across a wide range of environments.As the subsea domain becomes increasingly strategic, Saab UK continues to invest in all‑electric systems, remote operations and next‑generation technologies to meet future challenges
Rising expectations: A deep dive on underwater vehicles
spaces, redundancy concepts for safety-critical applications, tailored discharge profiles or integration with vehicle-specific communication and monitoring systems. We also adapt solutions for different regulatory environments, whether for defense platforms, scientific vehicles, or oil and gas all-electric systems, while maintaining a common, qualified technology base.”Battery skid deployment for oil & gas customer. Credit: SubCtechDeep Trekker’s REVOLUTION ROV. Credit: Deep TrekkerKraken Robotics’ SeaPower battery platform is also built on Li-ION technology, embedding pouch cells
Propane’s Economic Edge for Ports During Trade Uncertainty
services, in addition to preventing electric terminal tractors and forklifts from recharging.Propane provides ports with an off-grid solution that reduces dependency on the grid. With onsite propane storage and backup propane-powered generators, microgrids, and shore power, ports can keep critical electric systems running even when the grid goes down. Likewise, while propane-powered equipment is completely protected from grid disruptions, even electric forklift and terminal tractor fleets can benefit from propane-powered EV charging capabilities.Weathering the Waves of Global TradeAs economic uncertainties
Subsea Digitalization: Remote Control
of these tiebacks.“It will also enable the remote control of such assets during the operational phase. The resulting reduction in project cycle time and costs and the ability to produce previously inaccessible reserves can redefine an asset’s net present value for the better.”All-electric systems are well suited to local energy generation and storage which can be an additional enabler to project viability. Also, electrification leads to reduction of surface infrastructure at the host facility, coupled with the reduction of hydraulics eliminating hydraulic power units and large topside
New Project Marks Tipping Point for Subsea Electrification
of these tiebacks.“It will also enable the remote control of such assets during the operational phase. The resulting reduction in project cycle time and costs and the ability to produce previously inaccessible reserves can redefine an asset’s net present value for the better.”All-electric systems are well suited to local energy generation and storage which can be an additional enabler to project viability. Also, electrification leads to reduction of surface infrastructure at the host facility, coupled with the reduction of hydraulics eliminating hydraulic power units and large topside
HAV Group Acquires DP Specialist Undheim Systems
which include fishing vessels, workboats, and service vessels in the fish farming industry, among others. HAV Group will integrate Undheim Systems’ specialist competence and DP technology into the group’s Energy Design and Smart Control business area, which is headed up by Norwegian Electric Systems AS.HAV Group said the combination of Undheim Systems and Norwegian Electric Systems’ technologies can provide an important piece of the jigsaw towards autonomous vessels. "The delivery of automatic docking systems for ferries is one of the first steps the two companies will explore
HAV Group Set to Acquire Undheim Systems, Adding DP Capabilities
revenues of NOK 4 million and an EBIT of NOK 0.7 million.Integration in Energy Design and Smart ControlHAV Group plans to integrate Undheim Systems’ specialist competence and DP technology into the group’s Energy Design and Smart Control business area, which is headed up by Norwegian Electric Systems AS. "The business area already has a broad product portfolio of intelligent vessel navigation, automation and control systems, as well as an office in Egersund which the Undheim Systems team will co-locate with. By combining HAV Group’s smart navigation system, Raven INS, with
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