New Ship-Based Robotic Arm for Autonomous Operations
We have recently been awarded grant funding to develop a ship-based, multi-axis robotic arm for offshore autonomous operations. Below is an extract from the March 2019 edition of ‘Subsea and …
High Speed CAN Networks Extended
The Neptune system uses dual, high speed CAN networks for rapid data transfer between sensors, controllers and actuators. The CAN networks have recently been extended all the way to the …
Autonomous Synchronised Stabilised Platform (ASSP)
As testing of the Neptune Prototype nears completion, STL is discussing future project funding with the Marine Challenge Fund based in Cornwall. The fund itself is financed by the European …
SUBMARINE TECHNOLOGY AND BAE SYSTEMS SUPPORT COWES SEA CADETS
Submarine Technology Limited develops specialised equipment for the offshore and marine industries. The NEPTUNE project has been running for several years and is aimed at transferring people safely from a ship …
First Stage of Neptune Land Trials Completed
Construction of the innovative Neptune Offshore Access System is now complete and the system has undergone extensive testing at STL’s research and development facility in Cowes on the Isle of …
Assembly of Neptune Prototype Nears Completion
Assembly of STL’s prototype offshore access system known as ‘Neptune’ is nearing completion. The photo shows the Neptune foundation and gimbal assembly being flushed with oil prior to installation of the advanced …
STL Research selects British bearing specialist for Neptune prototype
STL Research have selected the specialist bearing manufacturer Criptic-Arvis Limited to supply the main bearing housings and shafts for the prototype Neptune offshore access system. The bespoke housings are machined …
STL Research awarded further funding to accelerate development of offshore personnel-access system
We are pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded further funding by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board to accelerate our project to develop an offshore …
STL’s Motion Platform used to evaluate Strainstall/Fendercare’s VMMS
Strainstall and Fendercare have recently carried out a series of successful tests to evaluate their VMMS (Vessel Motion Monitoring System). The tests were carried out on our 6 degree of …
Press Release 01 – April 2012
STL Research is pleased to announce that they have recently been awarded Government funding to accelerate their project to develop an offshore personnel-access system. Code-named Neptune, the system will space-stabilise …