M Buttkereit is introducing the icotek KEL cable entry system for sealing flat cables where they enter machine casings or control cabinets

Raytek say that its MI3 infrared temperature measurement sensor is the smallest fully functional, standalone infrared temperature sensor on the market today

HBM's latest CFW piezoelectric force washer has a rated load of 20kN, yet it measures just 14.5mm in diameter by 7mm high

Italian LNG company turns to Ethernet switches which meet DNV, IEC-61850, IEEE1613 standards

Carlo Peris and Tom Hiller describe an operation to perform bathymetric and topographic surveys to obtain accurate depth maps

Dominic Koe reports on the advantages of using synthetic aperture sonar

Hydro-Lek's deep ocean sampling and observation system used in discovery of world's deepest undersea volcanic vents

Keith Forward reports on how the resolution of seismic data is being improved by the use of velocity sensors alongside pressure sensors

After a period of major belt tightening in 2009 we find ourselves at mid-2010 with the marine seismic exploration market showing global activity increasing month-on-month. Neil Grosse reports

Paul Newman provides an overview of Gator, the navigation and control software for ocean bottom cable surveys

Brazil's presalt area remains a focus for investment in South America. Sean Ottewell reports

William Wills discusses some of the basic exploration challenges faced with characterising deep reservoirs in such a high risk, high cost environment, and the requirements of downhole seismic tools to overcome such issues

The harsh conditions that cables are exposed to in the offshore environment are making manufacturers focus on ever more durable solutions. Sean Ottewell reports

Semi-submersible vehicles have hollow shaft angle sensors to maximise space

Stingray Geophysical Limited has adopted an innovative approach to providing integrated seismic permanent reservoir monitoring

The rising speed and lowering cost of processing power means that generating a complete synthetic seismic data set is now affordable for individual companies and many times cheaper than an actual seismic survey

A superior broadband marine seismic solution offers a new combination of leading equipment, unique acquisition techniques and patented de-ghosting and imaging technology to provide better subsurface images. Jo Firth reports

In what is a highly data-intensive industry, ships once had to collect seismic and other exploration data and bring it back with them when the ship next docked in port. But, as the search for oil and gas moves into deeper waters, satellite technology is the only realistic option for communication. Simon Watts reports

Power transmission features a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a highly efficient cooling system