Hydromea, a leading Swiss underwater robotics and communication company, has announced the appointment of Houston-based Crestone as its official EXRAY™ partner in the United States market.
This strategic partnership aims to expand Hydromea's presence in North America and bring its innovative underwater inspection technology to a broader customer base. EXRAY™, Hydromea's groundbreaking compact underwater inspection ROV equipped with proprietary LUMA™ wireless communication technology, has been making waves in the industry since its commercial launch. The robot's ability to perform efficient and data-rich inspections in confined flooded spaces has garnered significant attention from various sectors, including offshore energy, industrial water, and maritime industries.
Igor Martin, CEO of Hydromea, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: "We are thrilled to welcome Crestone as our official EXRAY™ partner in the United States. Their extensive experience in specialised industrial inspection equipment and strong presence in the US market make them an ideal collaborator. This partnership will allow us to better serve our North American clients and accelerate the adoption of our cutting-edge underwater inspection solutions."
Drew Starnes, founder of Crestone, shared his excitement about the collaboration: "Partnering with Hydromea aligns perfectly with our mission to provide innovative and efficient solutions to our clients. EXRAY™'s wireless capabilities and advanced features will undoubtedly revolutionise underwater inspections in the US market. We look forward to introducing this game-changing technology to our customers and contributing to safer and more cost-effective submerged asset integrity monitoring operations."
The partnership between Hydromea and Crestone is expected to bring several benefits to the US market:
1. Enhanced accessibility to EXRAY™ technology for US-based companies;
2. Local support, maintenance and expertise for EXRAY™ users;
3. Faster deployment and reduced downtime for US underwater inspection projects;
4. Wider use of professional specialised underwater tools for asset integrity monitoring.
This collaboration comes at a time when the demand for efficient and advanced underwater inspection solutions is growing rapidly. With the ongoing move towards automation in offshore energy and inshore industrial operations, Hydromea's EXRAY™ is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the industries. As Hydromea continues to expand its global reach, this partnership with Crestone marks an important milestone in the company's growth strategy. It reinforces Hydromea's commitment to providing innovative solutions for underwater asset monitoring and inspection while contributing to more sustainable practices in the offshore and marine industry.
About Hydromea: Hydromea is a leading Swiss robotics and communications company specializing in unique scalable subaquatic technologies. The company designs and develops an ecosystem of innovative solutions for offshore energy, water-intensive industrial sectors, maritime, and environmental monitoring. With a strong focus on autonomy, efficient data harvesting and processing, Hydromea aims to revolutionise submerged asset monitoring workflows and contribute to sustainable and efficient practices.
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