Kongsberg Discovery is strengthening its capabilities for the detection and interpretation of complex underwater environments by expanding its product portfolio with electromagnetic sensors.
Kongsberg Discovery has reached an agreement with Argeo’s bankruptcy estate to purchase three core technologies: The Argeo Whisper, Argeo Listen and Argeo Scope. The sensors and software solutions, in addition to highly skilled personnel, will be integrated into Kongsberg Discovery.
President Martin Wien Fjell of Kongsberg Discovery described the acquired technology as highly strategic.
“The technologies, named Argeo Whisper and Argeo Listen, expand our sensor portfolio with active and passive electromagnetic sensing capabilities, strengthening our ability to detect and interpret complex underwater environments,” he said. “In addition, the Argeo Scope will enhance our Blue Insight analytics platform, providing a comprehensive solution for automated dataflow and ocean data visualisation.”
Executive Vice President Audun Berg of Ocean Technologies, a division in Kongsberg Discovery, is eager to access valuable software, hardware, and highly skilled personnel.
“We are pleased to continue developing and integrating the technology and expertise into Kongsberg Discovery,” Berg said. “This will allow us to develop new products and solutions together. We will soon be able to deliver value-added solutions to all Hugin customers and continue to expand our offerings to other platforms, such as ROVs, drones, and towed vehicles.”
The transfer of IP, software, hardware, and other assets is underway. In addition to a team of highly skilled personnel, soon to join Kongsberg Discovery.
“Their experience, knowledge, and competence will advance us significantly, and I look forward to bringing the technology to our customers,” Berg stated.
Argeo has developed a comprehensive software solution for automatic collection, processing and visualisation of sensor data from autonomous platforms.
“These solutions will be integrated with Blue Insight, Kongsberg Discovery’s digital solution for accurate information from the oceans, focusing on internet security and seamless integration,” he added. Kongsberg Discovery develops advanced technology to explore the ocean, manufacturing acoustic instruments for seabed mapping at various depths. The company is part of Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, a Norwegian multinational corporation that supplies high-technology systems to customers in the merchant marine, defense, aerospace, offshore oil and gas industries, and renewable and utilities industries.
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