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Exail is a leading high-tech designer and manufacturer of advanced cutting-edge robotics, aerospace, subsea and marine navigation technologies. Exail delivers unrivaled performance, reliability and safety to its civil, defense and maritime clients operating in severe environments.

From subsea to outer space, Exail expands their capabilities with a full range of robust in-house manufactured components and systems, including inertial navigation, acoustic subsea positioning, imaging and autonomy technologies.

Employing a workforce of 1500 people worldwide, the company benefits from a global footprint and conducts its business in over 80 countries. Exail products are ideal for a wide range of unmanned systems used in geoscientific, maritime, defense, and oil and gas applications, including AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles), ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) and USVs (unmanned surface vessels).

Formed by ECA Group and iXblue joining forces in 2022 Exail is a subsidiary of Exail Technologies, a family-owned company specialized in high-technology.

Civil

Solutions for Civil Applications

Exail provides surface and subsea solutions for the oil and gas, offshore energy and geosciences industries. Our inertial navigation sensors, USBL and LBL systems and unmanned surface vessels are ideal for surveying, monitoring and construction applications from shallow waters to the deep sea, and support a wide range of scientific endeavours, from subsea geological data collection to marine environmental analysis.

Inertial Navigation Solutions

We offer a wide range of high-precision inertial navigation solutions for geosciences and other civilian applications, with solutions for unmanned systems in all domains.

Inertial Navigation Solutions for Surface Vessels

Our fiber-optic based Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) provide accurate and reliable navigation information in all conditions, including GNSS-denied environments.

Quadrans
Surface gyrocompass and AHRS

Heading accuracy: 0.23 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Settling time: <30 min
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Octans
Surface gyrocompass & motion sensor

Heading accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 5 cm or 5% RMS
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Hydrins
High-performance INS for hydrographic and multibeam surveys

Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 5 cm or 5% RMS
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Phins Surface
Multipurpose high-performance INS

Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 2.5 cm or 2.5% RMS
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Inertial Navigation for ROVs and AUVs

We provide a complete range of Fiber Optic Gyroscope-based high-grade AHRS and subsea INS for remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).

For ROVs

Octans Subsea
Survey-grade gyrocompass and AHRS

Heading accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Depth rating: 3000m
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Rovins Nano
Compact navigation-grade INS

Heading accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.05 deg RMS
Depth rating: 4000m
DVL-aided position accuracy: 0.04 %TD
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Rovins
High-accuracy INS for offshore survey and construction

Heading accuracy: 0.04 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
DVL-aided position accuracy: 0.02 %TD
Depth rating: 3000m
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Phins Subsea
High-performance INS for deep-water operations

Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Depth rating: 6000m
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For AUVs/UUVs

Octans Nano OEM
Highly compact navigation-grade AHRS

Heading dynamic accuracy: 0.5 deg Seclat
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Settling time: <5 mins
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Phins Compact Series
Scalable range of highly compact INS

Heading accuracy: 0.01 – 0.15 deg
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 – 0.05 deg
DVL-aided position accuracy: 0.01 – 0.2 %TD (CEP 50)
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Inertial Navigation for Land and Aerial Vehicles

The Atlans Series is a scalable range of INS dedicated to land and air mobile mapping applications. They provide Fiber-Optic gyroscope (FOG) performance for land-based and aerial mapping and surveing platforms (UAVs, UGVs, planes, helicopters). Easy-to-install and operate, the systems deliver high-accuracy positioning even in GNSS-denied environments.


Model	Atlans A3	Atlans A5	Atlans A7	Atlans A9
Heading Accuracy (RTK)	0.05 deg	0.04 deg	0.015 deg	0.008 deg
Heading Accuracy (PPK)	0.035 deg	0.025 deg	0.012 deg	0.005 deg
Position Drift for land applications (RTK)	1.5m	0.6m	0.4m	0.2m
Position Drift for land applications (PPK)	0.4m	0.15m	0.08m	0.04m

INS Post-Processing Software

Apps
Software solution for GNSS/INS fusion

Apps is a post-processing and batch productivity tool for our survey-grade inertial systems (Hydrins and Atlans). It provides powerful data management, together with visualization, editing and processing features and versatile data export capability.

Apps integrates the innovative Septentrio iXblue GPS Inertial Link (SIGIL) GNSS/INS post-processing algorithm, developed in collaboration with GNSS solutions manufacturer Septentrio.

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Delph INS
Post-Processing software for iXblue subsea navigation

Delph INS is the post-processing and batch productivity tool for subsea INS product range (Phins Subsea, Rovins, Rovins Nano and the Phins Compact Series). It provides real-time monitoring and integration of both iXblue navigation systems and other sensors such as GPS, USBLs, LBLs, DVLs and pressure sensors.

Powerful post-processing features include INS/ DVL post-mission calibration, QA/QC reports generation, 2D vehicle trajectory viewing and customizable map projections.

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Acoustic Positioning & Communications

Ultra-short baseline USBL Positioning

Gaps Series
High-accuracy ultra-sort baseline acoustic positioning systems for medium-depth and deep sea operations

Gaps Series has been designed to provide accurate location, positioning and tracking of subsea assets (ROVs, AUVs…), from ultra-shallow to deep water depths. The Gaps Series embeds a FOG-based subsea motion sensor for vessel positioning redundancy and subsea telemetry. It is compatible with third-party equipment.

Featuring an embedded gyro and a 3D configuration acoustic antenna, both Gaps are omnidirectional and do not need to be oriented. The 200° acoustic aperture allows Gaps Series to track horizontally and operate with nominal accuracy in ultra shallow waters.

	Gaps M5	Gaps M7
Absolute accuracy	<0.5%	up to 0.06%
Range	995 m	4000 m
Heading accuracy	0.5°	0.01°
Roll & pitch accuracy	0.1°	0.01°
Coverage	200°	200°
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Posidonia
Highly accurate and ultra–long range tracking USBL positioning system

Range: 10,000m
Accuracy: 0.1%
Antenna aperture: 70/100deg
Operating frequency: 8 – 18 kHz

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LBL Positioning

Long baseline acoustic positioning

Our high-accuracy LBL (Long Baseline) transceivers and transponders can be combined with a subsea INS to provide sparse-LBL navigation, requiring fewer transponders without sacrificing performance.

Ramses
Intelligent transceiver with flexible deployment

Position accuracy: <0.1m
Range precision >0.01m (1 sigma)
Maximum range: 4000m
Depth rating: 6000m
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Canopus
Intelligent transponder for seabed or AUV use

Accuracy: < 0.01m
Data telemetry: 500 bps
Depth rating: 4000m
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Supervision Software

Delph Subsea Positioning Technology

Delph Subsea Positioning is an integrated software package for intuitive setup, operation and post-processing of iXblue subsea positioning products. Compatible with the full range of our subsea systems, the software features four powerful modules:

LBL Array Planning
Import CAD drawings and sound velocity profiles, arrange transponders and dynamically calculate visibility maps. More >

Navigation Simulation
Simulate INS/DVL and LBL/Sparse LBL performance, configure sensors and define vehicle trajectories. More >

Operations
Manage projects, configure equipment, log and display data, and more. More >

Post-processing
Import and export data, view graphs and maps, and generate QA/QC reports. More >

Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV)

DriX
Long-Endurance Autonomous Surface Vessel

DriX is a multi-mission long-endurance USV that brings agility, innovation and disruptiveness to a wide range of coastal and offshore missions such as geoscientific, bathymetric and offshore energy surveying.

Featuring both manual and autonomous operation, it can be equipped with a variety of payloads, including towed-array and side-scan sonars, USBLs, LiDAR and optical sensors.

Length: 7.7m
Displacement: 1.4 tons
Endurance: Up to 7 days
Maximum speed: > 10 knots

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Autonomy & AI Solutions

Phenomobile

Autonomous Ground Vehicle for Precision Agriculture

The Phenomobile is a fully-autonomous tracked UGV providing high-throughput phenotyping for precision agriculture. It features a configurable measurement head on a 12-metre telescopic boom with LiDAR sensors, RGB cameras, GPS, inertial sensors and an ultrasonic anemometer.

The diesel-powered vehicle can be fully configured and monitored via intuitive control software, allowing users to efficiently gather vegetation architecture data, detect disease susceptibility and monitor water stress effects.

Dimensions (WxLxH): 2.5 x 5.2 x 3.2 m
Maximum speed: 12 km/h
Endurance: 12 hrs
Throughput: >100 microplots/hr

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Seabed mapping solutions

3D multibeam sonars

SeapiX-R
Volume 3D sonar for fishery research

SeapiX-R is a compact 3D multibeam sonar providing accurate water column coverage, biomass assessment and seabed mapping for fishery, scientific research and marine environmental monitoring. It features a dual Mills Cross multibeam sonar transducer and multiple advanced modulation modes for superior detection performance even under challenging conditions.

Aperture: 120°x120° angular
Beam resolution: 1.6° angular
Frequency: 145 – 155 kHz

SeapiX-C
Volume 3D sonar for high-precision marine works

SeapiX-C is a solid-state 3D multibeam sonar designed for high-accuracy real-time georeferenced static bathymetry. With seabed mapping coverage of up to 10,000 m² at 30m range, it enables instant monitoring and decision-making for safer, more efficient marine works operations.

Range resolution: 7.5 cm
Aperture: 120°x120° angular
Beams per swath: 256 (along and across track)

Synthetic Aperture Mapping Sonars

SAMS Series

The SAMS Series of synthetic aperture sonars (SAS), with integrated positioning and navigation capabilities, provides superior georeferenced imaging performance for hydrographic surveying applications. SAMS sonars are available as towfish platforms or as an OEM package for integration into AUVs and ROVs.


Model	SAMS-150	SAMS-50 DT 6000
Central Frequency	150 kHz	50 kHz
Bandwidth	30 kHz	15 kHz
Swath	500m	1800m
Along-track/across-track resolution	17cm x 2.5cm	40cm x 5cm

Sub-bottom Profilers

Echoes Series

The Echoes Series of sub-bottom profilers is a complete range of solutions for acquiring, processing and interpreting high-quality geological data. Featuring very low distortion power amplifiers and proprietary transducer design, the compact systems cover a wide frequency spectrum and are ideal for applications such as geosciences, archaeology and offshore energy.


Model	Echoes 1500	Echoes 3500	Echoes 5000	Echoes 10000
Typical penetration	300-400m	150m	150m	40m
Frequency range	0.5-2.5 kHz	1.7 – 5.5 kHz	2 – 6 kHz	5 – 15 kHz
Resolution	40cm	20cm	15cm	8cm
Frequency response	Flat spectrum	Flat spectrum	Flat spectrum	Flat spectrum

Geophysical Software

Delph Sonar

Delph Sonar is a complete acquisition, processing and interpretation software package for side-scan sonar (SSS) surveys. Compatible with most analogue and digital SSS systems, it provides 2D profile view and 3D geographic data visualization as well as batch processing and global QC.

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Delph SAS

Delph SAS adds streamlined synthetic aperture sonar processing capabilities to the Delph Sonar software package, seamlessly integrating into the same workflow. Advanced features include accurate absolute real-time positioning, full-resolution INS-based navigation and motion compensation, and robust SAS processing against sonar motion.

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Delph Seismic

Delph Seismic is a complete acquisition, processing and interpretation software package for data collected from high-resolution seismic systems and sub-bottom profilers. Featuring 2D profile view and 3D geographic data visualization as well as batch processing and global QC, it provides an intuitive workflow and enhanced efficiency for geologists and geophysicists.

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Delph Roadmap

Delph RoadMap provides advanced real-time and offline data display for all Delph software packages in a powerful 2D/3D cartographic environment. Supporting almost all geodetic systems, it can connect to single or multiple positioning sensor setups, providing easy project organization.

Delph Mag

Delph Mag generates accurate 2D and 3D magnetic anomaly maps for the location and mapping of magnetic sources and buried objects. It can be used as part of a combined multi-sensor intepretation solution along with side-scan sonar, sub-bottom and bathymetry data.

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Naval Defense

Solutions for Naval Defense Applications

We develop military-grade navigation, positioning and imaging solutions for naval defense forces, providing exceptional accuracy and performance for critical missions and for all kind of platforms.

Inertial Navigation Solutions

With products in service with over 40 navies worldwide, we are the European leader in inertial systems for naval defense. We have developed a wide range of inertial navigation solutions for the full spectrum of naval applications, including both manned and unmanned surface and subsea vessels of all sizes.

Marins Series
Military Strategic Grade INS

The Marins Series is a family of state-of-the-art strategic-grade FOG inertial navigation systems, designed to meet highly demanding naval performance requirements. They are ideal for stealth autonomous navigation for submarines and unmanned underwater vehicles, as well as surface vessels operating in GNSS-denied environments.

	M3	M5	M7	M8	M9	M11
Position accuracy	1/12 nm/h	1/24 nm/h	1/72 nm/h	1/96 nm/h	1/120 nm/h	1/360 nm/h
Velocity (RMS)	0.6 knots	0.6 knots	0.4 knots	0.4 knots	0.4 knots	0.4 knots
Heading accuracy	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg
Roll & Pitch accuracy	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg	0.01 deg

Phins Surface
High-performance surface INS

Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 2.5 cm or 2.5% RMS
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Octans
All-in-one AHRS for high-speed vessels

Heading accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg RMS
Heave: 5 cm or 5% RMS
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Quadrans
Compact FOG AHRS for demanding navigation requirements

Heading accuracy: 0.23 deg RMS
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.1 deg RMS
Settling time: <30 min
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Phins Compact Series
Scalable and compact subsea INS for all types of AUVs

Heading accuracy: 0.01 – 0.15 deg
Roll & Pitch accuracy: 0.01 – 0.05 deg
DVL-aided position accuracy: 0.01 – 0.2 %TD (CEP 50)
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Navigation Data Distribution & Computation System (NDDCS)

Netans Series
Navigation data distribution systems

The Netans Series of Navigation Data Distribution & Computation System (NDDCS) provides a centralised control and processing unit for all navigation sensor data on board a vessel, acting as a consistent common reference system. Providing data validity, integrity and coherence, Netans NDDCS also feature sophisticated cyber-attack protection.


Model	Netans N1	Netans N3	Netans N5	Netans N7
Ethernet Ports	2	6	24	48
I/O Modules	2	6	11	22
Time Clock	External	External	Optional	Optional
UPS	External	External	Included	Included

Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System (WECDIS)

The Gecdis-W Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information System provides an intuitive interface for naval fleet navigation and route planning, submarine collision avoidance, weapons coverage and more. The system provides data fusion for integration of bathymetric, radar, optronic and other sensors.

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Subsea Positioning Technology

Gaps M5
High-accuracy medium-depth USBL for AUVs and divers tracking

Absolute accuracy: <0.5%
Range: 995 m
Heading accuracy: 0.5 deg
Roll & pitch accuracy: 0.1 deg
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Gaps M7
High-accuracy deep-sea USBL tracking for AUVs and mine counter-measures

Absolute accuracy: up to 0.06%
Range: 4000 m
Heading accuracy: 0.01 deg
Roll & pitch accuracy: 0.01 deg
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Forward Looking Sonar (FLS)

The FLS Series is a 3D multi-beam Forward Looking Sonar designed for obstacle avoidance from the surface to the seabed. Two versions are available: the compact FSL150 for smaller ships and USVs, and the FLS 60 for larger vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles.


Detection ranges	FLS 150	FLS 60
Anchored targets (-15 DB)	>330m	>650m
Drifting targets (-15 DB)	>330m	>350m
Bottom targets (-15 DB)	>300m	>350m
Low TS targets (-25 DB)	>250m	>520m

Unmanned Surface Vehicles

DriX
Long-Endurance Autonomous Surface Vessel

DriX is a multi-mission long-endurance ASV that brings agility, innovation and disruptiveness to a wide range of coastal and offshore hydrographic missions.

Featuring both manual and autonomous operation, it can be equipped with a variety of payloads, including towed-array and side-scan sonars, USBLs, LiDAR and optical sensors.

Length: 7.7m
Displacement: 1.4 tons
Endurance: Up to 7 days
Maximum speed: > 10 knots

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Autonomy & AI Solutions

Cetos dronekit
USV Autonomy Solution

Cetos dronekit is a full autonomy solution for USVs, providing advanced high-accuracy positioning and guidance capabilities.

By enabling mission planning and execution, along with complete scene analysis for collision avoidance, it allows for the safe, efficient and reliable deployment of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV).

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Land Defense

Solutions for Land Defense

Our military-grade navigation and positioning solutions ensure continuous and reliable operation in land defense and security applications.

Inertial Navigation Solutions

Advans Series

Our ITAR-free Advans Series of inertial navigation systems provide high-accuracy continuous positioning, heading and attitude information for UGV and land robotics applications such as tactical navigation and weapons systems pointing.

Land Defense Tactical Navigation & Targeting — Click to enlarge

Land Defense Artillery Postioning & Pointing

All variants are based on the same architecture and software, are adaptable to a wide range of communication protocols and feature an intuitive web-based user interface.


	Ursa U5	Lyra L7	Vega
Horizontal position accuracy (no GNSS)	0.4% DT	0.2% DT	0.1% DT
Heading accuracy	4 mils	1 mils	0.5 mils
Roll & pitch accuracy	1 mils	0.5 mils	0.2 mils

Autonomy and AI solutions

Oryx Dronekit
Autonomy kit for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs)

The Oryx Dronekit is an advanced autonomy kit for military unmanned ground vehicles, utilising artificial intelligence and multi-sensor perception to provide accurate positioning and guidance for ground robotics applications.

Oryx Dronekit enables safe remote-control or autonomous operation, and features an open interface for easy integration of a wide variety of sensors and actuators.

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Products

Rovins Nano

Compact INS for ROV navigation

Rovins

High-performance INS for subsea vehicles

Phins Subsea

High-performance FOG INS for deepwater UUVs & AUVs

Octans Nano OEM

Highly compact OEM AHRS & gyrocompass solution

Phins Compact Series

Scalable series of INS for AUVs

Atlans Series

Scalable INS range for land-based and aerial mobile mapping

Delph INS

Post-processing software for subsea INS

Gaps Series

USBL acoustic positioning & communications for ROVs & AUVs

Posidonia

USBL positioning & tracking for long-range & deepwater UUVs

Ramses

Intelligent LBL transceiver for ROV & AUV navigation

Canopus

Intelligent seabed transponder for LBL positioning

DriX

Long-endurance multi-mission autonomous USV

Phenomobile

Autonomous UGV for precision agriculture

SeapiX-R

3D multibeam sonar for fisheries & environmental monitoring

SeapiX-C

3D multibeam sonar for marine works

SAMS Series

Synthetic aperture sonars for towfish & UUVs

Echoes Series

Sub-bottom profilers for offshore & geoscience applications

Delph Sonar

Complete software package for side-scan sonar surveying

Delph Seismic

Complete software package for seismic & sub-bottom profiler data

Quadrans

IMO-certified AHRS & gyrocompass for USVs

Octans

Survey-grade gyrocompass & motion sensor for USVs

Hydrins

Inertial navigation system for hydrographic & multibeam surveys

Phins Surface

Advanced FOG INS for USVs

Octans Subsea

Survey-grade gyrocompass & motion sensor for UUVs

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Documents

Subsea Imaging Brochure

Land and Air Georeferencing Brochure

Subsea Positioning Brochure

Manta-Dronekit Brochure

Phenomobile Brochure

Articles

Latest Exail Opens New Norway Branch Exail has won major contracts in Scandinavia in recent years, both in the civil and defense markets, with this branch set to strengthen the company’s growth in the region 18 Sep 2023

Oceaneering Acquires First Exail DriX USV The DriX USV can conduct over-the-horizon supervised autonomous operations thanks to its A.I powered CortiX software, its state-of-the-art sensors and its Communication suite 08 Sep 2023

New Maritime Autonomy Innovation Hub Opened Exail has opened a new innovation hub at the University of New Hampshire that will be used to deliver increased operational advantage to U.S. civil and government autonomous marine operations 21 Jul 2023

Increasing the Pace of Ocean Exploration Through Uncrewed Vehicle Collaboration Exail explains the use of its DriX USV in the OECI technology challenge, which is designed to test collaborative capabilities... 22 Jun 2023

Exail Completes First Sale of New Combined INS/DVL Navigation System The Rovins 9-DVL integrates Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Doppler Velocity Log (DVL) technologies to deliver accurate and reliable subsea positioning and velocity measurements 25 Apr 2023

New All-in-One System Combines INS & DVL Technologies With the new Rovins 9 DVL, Exail provides subsea vehicle manufacturers with highly accurate and reliable subsea navigation 20 Apr 2023

DriX USV Selected for Middle East Naval Exercise As part of this exercise, Exail’s DriX will operate in Maritime Domain Awareness and Mine Countermeasures Missions tactical environments 03 Mar 2023

Gaps M5 USBL System Added to RTS Rental Pool of Equipment Available for RTS customers globally, Exail's Gaps M5 addresses accuracy and performance needs, and requirements for vertical and horizontal tracking applications 15 Feb 2023

DriX USV Takes Part in US Navy Unmanned & AI Exercise The vessel was tested by the Navy as part of its plans to establish the world’s first fleet of one hundred USVs 23 Jan 2023

Exail USBL System Acquired for Shallow Water Geophysical Surveys Grandeur Subserv chose the Exail Gaps M5 USBL system to aid with shallow water nearshore operations on the Nigerian coast 12 Jan 2023

Multi-Sensor AUV Selected by French Navy The French Navy will use the Exail A18D to conduct experiments with a view to defining its future needs 20 Dec 2022

DriX Platform Receives First Lloyd’s Register Certification for a USV Exail’s DriX system design was thoroughly reviewed against the Lloyd’s Register Code for Unmanned Marine Systems, which included a detailed system level analysis, construction survey, and sea trials 01 Dec 2022

First Hybrid & Multidimensional Quantum Inertial Sensor Developed This development represents an important step towards the development of a drift-free inertial navigation system exploiting the quantum advantage 22 Nov 2022

Exail to Develop New Experimentation of DriX USV for French Navy The planning of complex missions as well as the quality of hydrographic surveys and data processing are among the functionalities expected of this latest generation USV 03 Nov 2022

iXblue and ECA Group to Operate Under New Joint Brand The new alliance, Exail, is now a specialist in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace and photonics technologies 20 Oct 2022

Groupe Gorgé Announces Merger of ECA Group & iXblue Together, iXblue and ECA Group will offer customers products ranging from components to complex systems to support critical missions in severe environments 30 Sep 2022

iXblue Brings Operational Efficiency to the Offshore Wind Industry iXblue has released an article detailing the use of its innovative INS, subsea positioning and imagery solutions, and unmanned platforms... 25 Aug 2022

Subsea Tracking Demonstrated with ROV and USBL The demonstration for the Polish Navy showed that accurate positioning of underwater targets is possible even in highly challenging acoustic conditions 27 Jul 2022

Successful Demonstration of Uncrewed Surface & Subsea Inspection Capabilities TotalEnergies has partnered with iXblue to demonstrate collaborative uncrewed capabilities for subsea inspection and asset survey operations 25 Jul 2022

DriX USV Completes Remote Survey of Offshore Wind Farm iXblue's USV acquired accurate and high-resolution bathymetric data, controlled remotely via 4G and satellite communications 05 May 2022

DriX USV Delivered to NOAA Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping Data gathered by the USV will inform NOAA on the potential use of autonomous systems in support of its broader mission 19 Apr 2022

3D Sonar Trialled at Offshore Wind Farm iXblue's SeapiX 3D volume sonar has been specially designed to provide biomass assessments for fishermen and fisheries researchers 24 Mar 2022

iXblue Increases DriX USV Production The USV can conduct both remote-controlled and supervised autonomous operations, and is equipped with advanced perception capabilities 16 Mar 2022

Combined USV & AUV Capability Demonstrated iXblue has partnered with energy provider TotalEnergies to demonstrate collaborative unmanned vehicle capabilities for subsea inspection and asset survey operations,... 26 Jan 2022

Synthetic Aperture Sonar Provided for Deep-Sea AUV iXblue has provided Ifremer (the French Research Institute for Ocean Science) with a synthetic aperture sonar (SAS) to be installed... 20 Jan 2022

DriX USV Selected by Polish Navy iXblue has confirmed that its DriX USV (unmanned surface vessel) has been purchased by the Hydrographic Office of the Polish... 09 Dec 2021

DriX USV Selected by British Antarctic Survey iXblue has confirmed that its DriX USV (unmanned surface vessel) has been selected by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) as... 25 Nov 2021

Inertial Navigation for Land Vehicles in GNSS-Denied Environments iXblue has released the following article detailing how its Advans Series inertial navigation solutions can be used to ensure high-accuracy... 03 Nov 2021

Remotely Operated Towed Survey Vehicle Launched iXblue has launched FlipiX, a remotely operated towed vehicle (ROTV) designed to be operated autonomously either from the company’s DriX... 12 Oct 2021

Subsea Positioning Technology for Deep-Water Construction iXblue’s new subsea positioning technology has been successfully deployed by survey provider UTEC on a world-class ultra-deep water field development... 08 Oct 2021

DriX USV Receives Approval in Principle Safety Certification iXblue’s DriX USV (unmanned surface vessel) has received an Approval in Principle (AiP) from marine testing, inspection, and certification body... 29 Sep 2021

Miniature FOG IMU Series Launched iXblue has launched the UmiX Series, a new state-of-the-art range of inertial measurement units (IMU) based on fiber-optic gyroscope (FOG)... 14 Sep 2021

iXblue USBL Selected by Subsea Solutions Provider iXblue’s Gaps M7 USBL (Ultra Short Base Line) acoustic positioning and communication system has been purchased by integrated subsea and... 02 Sep 2021

DriX USV Demonstrated During International Hydrographic Organization Anniversary iXblue has demonstrated its DriX USV (unmanned surface vessel) at an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the International Hydrographic... 24 Jun 2021

iXblue USV Deployed for Shipwreck Search A DriX unmanned surface vessel (USV), designed, developed and operated by iXblue, has been deployed as part of a research... 03 Jun 2021

iXblue Joins Underwater Environmental Technology Partnership iXblue, along with telecommunications provider Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) and maritime robotics services operator SeaOwl, has formed the AMSSI (Agora... 03 May 2021

iXblue USBL Offered by Subsea Technology & Rentals iXblue’s new Gaps M5 USBL has been selected by global rental company Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR) as an addition... 02 Dec 2020

NOAA Selects DriX USV for Next-Generation Ocean Exploration The Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI), funded by NOAA’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER), has purchased iXblue’s DriX... 05 Nov 2020

Navigation & Positioning Systems Selected for Minehunting UUVs & USVs iXblue, along with partner ECA Group, has entered into a contract to provide navigation solutions, underwater positioning systems and obstacle... 20 Oct 2020

New UUV-Based Pipeline Inspection Solution Developed iXblue has partnered with tubular technology manufacturer Vallourec and the visual positioning startup FORSSEA Robotics to develop a new pipeline... 15 Oct 2020

iXblue Navigation Technology Selected for Mayflower Autonomous Ship iXblue’s navigation technology has been selected by marine research organization ProMare for incorporation into the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS), providing... 26 Sep 2020

Advanced Perception System Created for Autonomous UGV Navigation iXblue, via its Robopec robotics and AI division, has developed an advanced perception system for research and development of autonomous... 13 Sep 2020

iXblue Develops INS for Autonomous Rocket Safety System iXblue has confirmed that, working in partnership with Safran Data Systems, it has developed the inertial navigation system (INS) used... 06 Sep 2020

Ocean Science AUV Equipped with iXblue Technology iXblue’s subsea technologies have been selected by the French National Institute for Ocean Science (Ifremer) for integration into a new... 17 Aug 2020

iXblue Develops Inertial Navigation & Positioning Technology for Unmanned Systems iXblue, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced navigation, positioning, imaging and autonomy technologies, has partnered with Unmanned Systems Technology... 08 Aug 2020

FOG-Based INS for Mobile Mapping Launched iXblue has launched a new range of FOG (fiber opic gyro)-based INS (inertial navigation systems) designed for use with land... 30 Mar 2020

USBL system for ultra-shallow to medium depths released by iXblue iXblue have announced the launch of the Gaps M5, a new compact, export-free and omnidirectional USBL system designed for the... 16 Mar 2020

iXblue and ThayerMahan sign MoU to provide unmanned maritime services iXblue have teamed with ThayerMahan Inc. to provide unmanned maritime and survey services using iXblue’s DriX Unmanned Surface Vehicle... 04 Mar 2020

iXblue Unveils Navigation-Grade Accelerometer iXblue, a developer of advanced navigation and positioning technologies, has announced the launch of the iXal A5, the company’s... 04 Apr 2019

iXblue Announces New Multipurpose Autonomous USV iXblue, a developer of solutions for the Geosciences, Offshore Energies and Defense markets, has announced the launch of DriX, the... 04 Nov 2017

iXblue Launches New Range of Inertial Navigation Systems for AUVs iXblue, a developer of navigation, positioning and imaging solutions, has announced the launch of the company’s new range of Phins... 17 Jun 2016

iXBlue Launches New Inertial Navigation System for ROVs iXBlue, a developer of navigation, positioning and imaging solutions, has announced the launch of ROVINS NANO, a state-of-the-art inertial navigation... 15 Mar 2016

iXBlue Launches the Fifth-Generation OCTANS Gyrocompass and AHRS iXBlue, a global leader in navigation, positioning, and imaging systems, has unveiled the fifth-generation OCTANS, the trusted reference in survey-grade... 15 Apr 2015

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