Exail

Inertial Navigation & Positioning Technology for Unmanned, Autonomous Systems

France
Exail
Inertial Navigation & Positioning Technology for Unmanned, Autonomous Systems
34 rue de la Croix de Fer CS 70121 Cedex 78105 Saint-Germain en Laye France France Regional offices
+33 1 30 08 88 88

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.

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.

iXblue Quadrans AHRS

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 gyrocompass

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_Inertial-navigation-system

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 Inertial Navigation System

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 INS

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 ROV INS

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 INS

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 INS

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

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 INS

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.

Atlans Series A3 INS Atlans Series A7 Atlans Series A9 INS
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 Post-Processing Software

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.

Delph INS Software

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 USBL Positioning System

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.

Gaps Series USBL Positioning

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 USBL System
Gaps M5
Gaps-M7 USBL System
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

Posidonia USBL 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 LBL Positioning System

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 LBL Positioning System

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:

Delph Subsea Positioning Software

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

navigation-simulation software

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

operation-module

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

Post-processing-software

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
DriX USV

Autonomy & AI Solutions

Phenomobile

Autonomous Ground Vehicle for Precision Agriculture

Phenomobile Autonomous Ground Vehicle for 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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Phenomobile Agricultural UGV

Seabed mapping solutions

3D multibeam sonars

SeapiX-R 3D Multibeam Sonar

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-R 3D Multibeam Sonar

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.

SAMS-150 synthetic aperture sonar SAMS-50 DT 6000 synthetic aperture sonar
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.

ECHOES 1500 Sub-bottom profiler Echoes 3500 T1 Sub-bottom profiler Echoes 5000 Sub-bottom profiler ECHOES 10000 Sub-bottom profiler
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.

Delph Sonar

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.

Delph SAS

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.

Delph Seismic

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 RoadMap

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.

Delph Mag

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 Inertial Navigation System

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 gyrocompass

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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iXblue Quadrans AHRS

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 INS

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.

Netans Series of Navigation Data Distribution & Computation System (NDDCS)
NetansN1 DDU NetansN3 DDU NetansN5 DDU NetansN7 DDU
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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WECDIS

Subsea Positioning Technology

Gaps-M5 USBL System

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 USBL System

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.

Mine Obstacle Avoidance Sonar
FLS 150 Mine Obstacle Avoidance Sonar FLS60 Mine Obstacle Avoidance Sonar
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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DriX-Naval-USV

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.

Cetos Dronekit USV Autonomy Solution

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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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.

Advans Vega INS
Land Defense Tactical Navigation & Targeting
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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.

Advans Ursa INS Advans Lyra INS Advans Vega INS
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 UGV Autonomy Kit

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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Regional Offices & Locations
Exail SAS France 34 rue de la Croix de Fer CS 70121 Cedex 78105 Saint-Germain en Laye France +33 1 30 08 88 88 Contact Website
Exail, Inc United States of America 1580 Lincoln St, Suite 860 Denver, CO, 80203 United States +1 303 993 4649 Website
Exail Defense Systems, Inc. United States of America 27 Wellington Road Lincoln RI , 02865 United States +1 888 600 7573 Website
Exail Ltd United Kingdom Glover Pavilion, Campus 3 Aberdeen Innovation Park Balgownie Drive, Bridge of Don . Aberdeen AB22 8GW United Kingdom +44 1224 355160 Website
Exaile GmbH Germany Esplanade 40 20354 Hamburg Germany +49 40 30706470 Website
Exail BV Netherlands A. Hofmanweg 5a 2031BH Haarlem Netherlands +31 23 750 5113 Website
Exail DMCE United Arab Erimates Office No MBC F7 B1, Dubai Maritime City United Arab Emirates +971 50 544 3648 Website
Exail Pte Ltd Beijing China #2039, 20/F, Qingyun Modern Plaza 43 Bei San Huan Xi Lu,Haidian District Beijing 100086 China +86 10 6211 4716 Website
Exail Pte Ltd Singapore 15A Changi Business Park Central 1 #04-02 Eightrium Singapore SINGAPORE 486035 Singapore +65 6747 4912 Website
Exail Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia Plaza Hamodal. Floor 1st. Suite 1.05 Lot 15, Jalan 13/2, Seksyen 13 46200 Petaling Jaya Malaysia +60 (0)3 7499 1034 Website
Exail Brazil Brazil Av. Presidente Wilson, 231/912 , Centro Rio de Janeiro- 20030-905 Brazil +55 21 3578 5526 Website