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LAS MARIDAN will also be offering services relating to the deployment of unmanned underwater vehicles. Volker Paltzo and Dieter Rottsieper, Managing Directors of ATLAS ELEK- TRONIK, commented: ?Allan Bertelsen has the necessary experience and knowl- edge to position the restructured ATLAS HYDROGRAPHIC within the relatively new business area of unmanned under- water vehicles, and to lead the company to success. In this way, the company will also be able to expand its offering in the existing core segment ? hydrography ? to a signi cant degree.? ?Autonomous underwater vehicles are still poised at the beginning of their technical development and commercial possibilities. With its range of products and services, ATLAS HYDROGRAPH- IC is well prepared to meet the needs of its customers and to develop this market further,? said Allan Bertelsen about his new duties. His predecessor, Ulrich von Somnitz, will be returning to ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH. Liquid Robotics Hires Gysin Liquid Robotics said that Gary Gysin has joined the company as executive VP of global sales and services, where he is expected to build upon the momentum for Wave Glider data services to scale the business for the next phase of ex- pansion and growth. Gysin more than 20 years of experience leading public and start-up companies in IT commu-nications, network and infrastructure systems involving complex hardware, software, and data services solutions. CTG Invests in Engi- neering Department Channel Technologies Group (CTG), a designer and manufacturer of piezoc- eramics, transducers and sonar systems, launched a new Engineering Depart- ment under the direction of Mark Shaw as the Vice President of Engineering. The new Engineering Department fea- tures a standalone research and develop- ment function, as well as newly appoint- ed directors and managers focused on expanding CTG?s technical leadership and commitment to developing innova- tive products. ?In order to remain one of the leaders of our industry, we need an engineering department committed to researching and developing technologies of the fu- ture,? said Kevin Ruelas, CEO. ?Under Mark?s leadership, the CTG Engineer- ing Department will continue to provide top quality designs and service that meet our customers? requirements while also introducing new research and devel- opment initiatives that will provide a Hydroid Breaks Ground on New Facility Hydroid has broken ground and begun con- struction on its new manufacturing and ap- plied research facility in Pocasset, MA. ?Out- growing our old space gave us the opportunity to design a facility that will protect the envi- ronment and keep Cape Cod the wonderful place it is today, all while creating great jobs,? said Chris von Alt, Hydroid?s president and CEO. ?Hydroid?s leadership team has worked closely with the town of Bourne and the Cape Cod Commission to ensure this new facility does just that.? The new HQ, located just a short distance away from Hydroid?s current home, has 40,000 sq. ft. of  oor space. The building will provide a venue for the company to further its mission of building AUVs for both military and commercial use, providing room for the company to grow substantially. Hydroid expects to hire at least 21 new em- ployees during 2013. www.hydroid.com www.seadiscovery.com Marine Technology Reporter 53MTR #9 (50-64).indd 53MTR #9 (50-64).indd 5312/3/2012 10:57:44 AM12/3/2012 10:57:44 AM