True-Scale Subsea Models for Precise, Contactless Measurements

In the offshore energy sector, a variety of subsea imaging sensors are used to inspect assets on the seabed. These systems rely on different processing methods to convert images into 3D models. While many offer basic inspection capabilities, few are ...

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Case Study Spotlight: Supporting Offshore Wind Development in France’s Renewable Energy Sector

Background Zupt, LLC, a global leader in subsea positioning and navigation solutions, has long been recognized for its innovative approach to offshore energy operations, pushing efficiency to save valuable vessel time. While the company's expertise h...

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We are excited to spotlight Ashish Ghatge, Localization and Perception Engineer at Zupt

Ashish earned his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Robotics from Johns Hopkins University. He brings a strong background in building complex electromechanical systems, developing autonomous robotic platforms, and solving fi...

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We’re pleased to welcome Braedon McCants to Zupt as our newest Offshore Survey Engineer

We're pleased to welcome Braedon McCants to Zupt as our newest Offshore Survey Engineer. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from Rice University, he brings a passion for learning and solving challenges in automation and robotics. We look forward to hi...

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Zupt's Positioning Solutions for Offshore Monopile Installation

The growing demand for renewable energy has led to the development of offshore wind farms, which have become increasingly common in the UK, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions over the past decade. However, the installation of these offshore structu...

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Understanding Contactless Metrology

In this video, Aidan Thirsk explains "contactless metrology" and its significant efficiency benefit during subsea operations. Traditional inertial/LBL acoustic metrology methods typically require a mechanical interface to physically touch the structu...

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Case Study Spotlight: Inertial vs. Acoustic Metrology Methodology Supported by Zupt’s Super Major Client

Introduction This case study evaluates the deployment of Zupt, LLC's C-PINS inertial navigation technology as a replacement for conventional acoustic-based methods in subsea metrology. Conducted in partnership with Zupt's Super Major Client, the stud...

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Real Time Dense Reconstruction with 3D Recon V2

Real-time dense reconstruction with 3D Recon V2 – the ultimate in quality control for any subsea 3D modeling solution. Generating the dense point cloud model during data acquisition leaves no question as to whether you've captured the data you need w...

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Optimizing Operations for Short Lead Time Requests

By owning and manufacturing our equipment, Zupt has a unique advantage as an energy survey contractor. This advantage allows us to place our assets in strategic locations ahead of contracts, efficiently meeting our client's project requirements. Lear...

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Precision, Delivered Anywhere: Zupt's Remote Metrology Service

Zupt's Remote Metrology Service offers a smarter approach to subsea metrology operations. By enabling measurements to be carried out offshore while our experienced surveyors guide the process from onshore, we help reduce vessel time, minimize offshor...

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We’re pleased to welcome John Rich and Laura Ojeda to the Zupt team!

We're pleased to welcome John Rich and Laura Ojeda to the Zupt team as Offshore Survey Engineers. Their time with Zupt began by completing the essential offshore safety training, certifications, and medical clearances required for offshore work. We'r...

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Zupt’s Next-Gen AUV Navigation: Delivering Automated, Precise Object Detection

Over the years, Zupt has helped to advance the use of imaging technology in subsea applications beyond basic video or photography. More recently, Zupt was asked to develop a custom stereo camera system based on its 3D Recon technology for use in auto...

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Zupt Showcases VertiCAM, HaloCAM & 3D Recon at Ocean Business 2023

Zupt Showcases VertiCAM, HaloCAM & 3D Recon at Ocean Business 2023

What We Showcased: VertiCAM, HaloCAM & 3D Recon Ocean Business 2023 brought together ocean science and technology professionals from around the world for three days of innovation and collaboration at the National Oceanography Centre. At...

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High-Resolution Modeling: 3D Recon

Thank you, Sea Technology, for featuring 3D Recon, Zupt's subsea modeling sensor for structural integrity management, in the February edition covering instrumentation: measurement, processing, and analysis. Sea Technology February 2023 https://lsc-pa...

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Getting to Depth & Working With C-PINS

C-PINS is Zupt's inertial metrology solution that allows us to quickly get to depth and to work without a lot of lead time with ROV interfacing and eliminating the installation of an acoustic array. In total, our C-PINS metrology only takes 6 - 10 ho...

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Traits of a Good Offshore Surveyor

What does it take to be a good offshore surveyor? Alex discusses some traits of a good offshore surveyor. Including a strong mathematical background, a keen eye for detail, a willingness to work in harsh environments, a desire to travel, and consider...

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What Does "Zupt" Mean?

Keith Vickery gives the meaning behind the name of his company Zupt, which is an acronym used in inertial navigation systems for zero velocity updates. 

2021 Year in Review

Offshore Metrology

Who We Are Our purpose is to make your operational success simple by developing solutions that are more efficient and easier to use. Our mission is to deliver quality results faster through our cutting-edge technologies that work. In the crazy year o...

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Embracing Remote Metrology Services

In this video, we will discuss Zupt's remote metrology solutions, a service we've been offering since 2017. We'll highlight our successful trials and 100% success rate in remote metrology with no emergency mobilizations or operational downtime. ...

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Zupt Secures First Major Renewable Contract for Offshore Wind Farm Development

Zupt just announced winning its first major renewables contract for a unique offshore wind farm development offshore the northwest coast of France. Zupt will develop, source, integrate, and operate a complex sensor suite on a large subsea template to...

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