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Explore UST’s round-up of our five most read articles in the industry this week, including new technologies, collaborations, white papers, and industry successes.
1. New Products & Demos from Teledyne Marine at Ocean Business 2025
Teledyne Marine will unveil a range of exciting new products and innovations at Ocean Business 2025, 8-10 April, offering attendees the chance to explore advanced marine technologies, live demonstrations, and expert-led sessions.
A highlight of Teledyne Marine’s presence at Ocean Business will be the unveiling of a new product on April 8 at 4pm at Stand T7. Attendees are invited to join this special event, enjoy refreshments, and be among the first to witness the latest addition to Teledyne Marine’s extensive portfolio.
Making its European debut, this evolution of the original Workhorse ADCP by Teledyne RD Instruments, provides ultimate flexibility and delivers unparalleled data on currents, turbulence, and particle distribution in the marine environment.
2. Tunnelling Magneto Resistive Position Sensing Tech Explained
Reventec Limited has released an animated explainer video demonstrating the principles of Tunnelling Magneto Resistive (TMR) position sensing technology and how it is employed within their cutting-edge non-contact position sensor products.
This latest edition in Reventec’s technology explainer series, designed to simplify complex sensor measurement techniques, shines a light on how their non-contact position sensor products make reliable measurements, measure through non-ferrous materials and demonstrate their versatility.
The video provides a clear and concise visual explanation of how TMR technology enables precise and reliable position measurement in demanding environments. It breaks down this complex scientific principle into easily understandable animations, demonstrating the advantages of TMR over traditional sensing methods and how the technology can be employed in a variety of applications.
3. MQ-20 Avenger® UCAV Demonstrates Autonomous Flight Capabilities
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has flown U.S. government-provided autonomy software onboard a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) during the Air Force Test Center’s Orange Flag 25-1 all-domain test series.
A government-provided Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) was fitted aboard an Avenger jet-powered UCAV in the demonstration which took place February 19-21 at Edwards Air Force Base, California. GA-ASI also demonstrated the ability to rapidly swap between autonomy systems midflight over Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellites utilizing an autonomy product from Shield AI.
The government-provided autonomy software – known as a reference autonomy stack – was integrated into the GA-ASI Avenger and demonstrated autonomous flight operation capabilities focused on conducting air-to-air engagements.
4. D-Fend Solutions Expands Counter-Drone Capabilities with EnforceAir2 Maritime
D-Fend Solutions, a leader in non-kinetic, cyber-based counter-drone technology, has launched EnforceAir2 Maritime, a specialized version of its EnforceAir2 system. Designed specifically for naval and maritime applications, the system addresses the increasing need for effective counter-UAS solutions in seaborne operations.
EnforceAir2 Maritime is engineered to detect, locate, and neutralize unauthorized drones in maritime settings. Leveraging RF-cyber takeover technology, the system offers a non-disruptive approach to counter-drone operations, ensuring uninterrupted communications and mission effectiveness. Its capabilities are essential for naval vessels, ports, and offshore critical infrastructure.
5. SBG Systems Releases New Firmware Upgrade for Ellipse Inertial Systems
SBG Systems has unveiled the New Ellipse, the latest upgrade for the Ellipse product line of MEMS-based inertial systems. Whether using an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) or inertial navigation system (INS) version, the simple and free firmware upgrade extends the capabilities of existing hardware without requiring any physical changes.
The firmware upgrade transforms hardware into more accurate, reliable, and versatile solutions for the most demanding applications. The New Ellipse delivers high precision and reliability. Powered by the latest generation sensor fusion algorithm, it enhances navigation, attitude, and heave performance, ensuring stable and accurate positioning even in high-dynamics environments and challenging conditions.
The New Ellipse introduces advanced GNSS-denied capabilities. It features newly integrated flags that trigger when GNSS jamming or spoofing threats are detected, allowing users to reject or re-enable external sensors—such as GNSS—without needing to reset the filter.
