Nortek produces acoustic sensors which measure water movement, such as ocean currents and waves, and provide fundamental input into subsea navigation systems. Nortek systems are used in 90 countries worldwide and are central to weather forecasting systems, offshore operations, scientific research, energy industries, and defense.

Nortek is making entirely new subsea vehicle and robotic development possible by developing unparalleled navigation sensor packages, right-sized for smaller, more economical, and scalable new vehicles. Nortek maintains its leading market position in ocean current and wave measurement by continuing to introduce novel capabilities to scientists and engineers, most recently expanding into fisheries by adding biomass measurements. For a guide to how Nortek's technology works, please visit this link.

Reach Robotics products enable complex inspection and intervention in maritime infrastructure management, military and police operations, marine science, autonomous robotic research applications, and more. Most recently Reach Robotics secured an Australian Defense Innovation Hub grant to develop advanced robotic clearance diver technology, including novel manipulator and vision systems for portable ROVs.

Reach Robotics focuses on the user experience to create world leading, specialized, high-performance solutions to difficult problems. With growing widespread acceptance of robotic solutions, Reach Robotics are expanding out of subsea technology into nuclear power, land-based robotics, and space-ready systems.

With many years of vehicle design experience under their belt and thousands of hours of field work, the SRS development group set out to develop the next generation underwater vehicle systems. Their Fusion vehicle is now employed by the US Marine Corps for Explosive Ordinance Disposal and other amphibious missions as well as by Coast Guard units and global defense forces.

An intuitive system, Fusion increases the abilities of any operator. Further control development and new mechanical arm integration as well as software expansion to enhance autonomy features are allowing SRS to expand the use of these systems to new market areas.

Tritech International Limited is a high-technology business dedicated to providing the most reliable imaging and ancillary equipment for use in underwater applications. The company has served the offshore energy and defense industries worldwide for over 30 years from 3 UK sites; in Ulverston, Cumbria, Westhill, Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh, Scotland and an office in Christiansburg, Virginia, USA. Tritech also has a global representative network.

Tritech remains an industry leader in the provision of sensors and tools for ROVs and AUVs. It’s all new Gemini series features best-in-class multibeam imaging sonars and engineers continue to develop innovative solutions to allow for expanded capabilities of these vehicles.

Klein Marine Systems was founded in 1968 and is the world’s leading supplier of side scan sonar equipment and waterside security and surveillance systems. Klein side scan sonar systems enjoy a worldwide reputation of excellence, founded on high-quality products and customer service. Klein side scan sonar systems are respected as the standard of excellence in the industry and are deployed by governments, navies, port authorities, surveyors, oil companies, and universities worldwide.

RS Aqua are the UK & Ireland’s largest provider of ocean science technology, providing market-leading sensors and systems for monitoring all ocean environments. Based in Portsmouth, England, they have over 40 years experience. RS Aqua are committed to empowering the world of ocean science and exploration. They are proud to enable ground-breaking scientific research that delivers both long-term customer success and contributes towards the sustainable development of the blue economy.

Echosonics is an Advanced Transducer Research and Development company, utilizing the latest manufacturing technology for SONAR, Medical, and NDT ultrasound applications. The company is part of General Oceans and is housed in the Tritech International ltd factory in Ulverston, UK. Echosonics is a start up company but has 30 years PZT/Transducer manufacturing and sales/marketing experience. Echosonics has already enjoyed a great deal of success and has gained high traction and orders in the 6 months of being operational.

Hefring Engineering is a research and development company focused on intelligent and scalable autonomous subsea vehicles. They have taken years of oceanographic engineering experience and expertise and combined them with decisive focus on solving a few key problems, which can significantly broaden our understanding of the world’s oceans.