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UK-based Silicon Sensing Systems, a joint venture between Sumitomo Precision Products and Collins Aerospace, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with sales growth of more than 65% over the past five years. The company has provided inertial sensors and systems for high-profile projects, including the Segway personal transportation device and the Mayflower autonomous ship. Silicon Sensing's technology has expanded as demand for precise motion sensing data continues to grow in various markets including surveying, mapping and marine. The company’s patented microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology addresses a range of inertial requirements, including single sensors and full 6-axis IMUs. The latest inertial measurement unit, the DMU41, redefines the capabilities of MEMS technology, delivering navigation-grade inertial sensing performance in a compact, rugged and cost-effective package.

Monday, 05 February 2024 16:33

Gazelle Prepares for a Floating Wind Future

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Global offshore wind provider Gazelle Wind Power is focusing on the maturation of floating platforms to increase resource availability, as discussed by new chief financial officer Alvaro Ortega.

Ulstein Verft has engaged Norwegian offshore crane supplier Red Rock to supply an upgraded crane package for the updated Nexans Aurora cable-laying vessel. Measuring 31 meters wide and 149.9 meters long, the vessel can accommodate a crew of 90 and has a detached carousel on deck and a carousel below deck capable of carrying 3,500 tonnes of cable. Products will be delivered in 2025.

Monday, 29 January 2024 20:21

Rovco Grows Offshore Wind Survey Fleet

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UK-based subsea robotics and survey company Rovco has added a second hull-mounted survey vessel, Glomar Worker, to its fleet. The four-year charter with Glomar is in response to customer demand for innovative geophysical and geotechnical surveying solutions. Rovco has begun conversion of a sister vessel to the Glomar Supporter, which will be launched as a specialist geophysical exploration asset for the offshore wind market. Staff and support staff will enable site-wide data capture and seamless integration across data sets for time comparisons.

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