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PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS
DCI Group, RTsys Partner NOC Appoints Chief Scientists ECHO81, USME Partner
DCI Group, a provider of military Two new chief scientists have been ap- ECHO81, a provider of hydrographic training solutions, and RTsys, a leader pointed to the National Oceanography solutions, and Universal Sonar Mount in autonomous underwater vehicles, Center’s (NOC) Marine Autonomous Equipment (USME), a specialist in so- formed a partnership to integrate under- Robotic Systems (MARS) Group: Dr. nar mounting equipment, announced a water robotic technologies into military Veerle Huvenne [above left] and Dr. partnership to deliver Kongsberg Mul- training programs, enhancing operation- Filipa Carvalho. In their new roles, tibeam Technology to clients across al readiness and effectiveness of interna- alongside their existing science com- the U.S. This collaboration brings to- tional armed forces and security forces. mitments, they will work closely with gether two companies with a shared “Partnering with RTsys represents a sig- the UK marine science sector to pro- commitment to quality, innovation, and ni? cant milestone for DCI Group,” said mote greater adoption and integration customer satisfaction. ECHO81’s ex-
Vice-Admiral (rtd) René-Jean Crignola, of MARS technology across the ? eld. pertise in hydrographic solutions com-
DCI Naval Department Director. “To- They will provide scienti? c insight for bined with USME’s mounting solutions gether, we are poised to enhance mili- the advancement of MARS technolo- will provide clients with a seamless tary training by incorporating advanced gies, showcase accessibility and in- and powerful experience when utiliz- robotic solutions that provide unparal- crease awareness of these technologies ing Kongsberg’s advanced Multibeam leled realism and engagement.” and foster a user community. Echosounders.
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