Marine Technology Reporter, July 2007

<BODY> <div> 48 MTR July 2007 MTR100MTR100MTR100MTR100MTR100MTR100 WEST COAST NORTH AMERICA Schilling Robotics LLC 201 Cousteau Place, Davis, California 95618-5412 Tel: 530-753-6718; Fax: 530-753-8092 Email: sales@schilling.com www.schilling.com CEO: Tyler Schilling President: John Wetzel Marketing Directors: Wes Gerriets, Jason Stanley Engineering Director: Steve Callori Facilities: Davis, California; Houston, Texas; Aberdeen, U.K. Square footage: 75,370 sq. ft. (total,) Testing facilities: In-ground test tank Number of employees: 200 Since its founding in 1985, Schilling Robotics has designed and manufactured remotely operated equipment for underwater environ- ments. The company's initial prod- ucts were remote manipulator sys- tems, and Schilling became a suppli- er of manipulator systems for the ROVs and cable trenching machines used in offshore oil, telecommunica- tions, scientific, and military opera- tions. More than 20 years later, the company continues to specialize in the design, development, manufac- ture, and field service of remotely operated systems. Products now include electric and hydraulic work- class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and Schilling's QUEST ROV was the first commercially available electric work-class system. The company's engineering spe- cialties include control systems, equipment packaging for marine environments, high-pressure hydraulics, global design, system micro-miniaturization, high-speed digital electronics, data acquisition, robotics, power transmission, and precision machining. The company has also developed a comprehensive support system, and with the largest field service team of any ROV manufacturer, Schilling Robotics can support clients on site, 24 hours a day, with factory-trained technicians experienced in opera- tions and technical support. Schilling's support system also includes 24-hour telephone hotline support by qualified technical staff; full spares and service support based in the U.S. and U.K., with manipu- lator spares and service also based in Norway; detailed technical manuals with full part lists, engineering draw- ings, and schematics; instant on-line access to up-to-date technical manu- als and service bulletins; and a web- based customer feedback system. Schilling Robotics is headquar- tered in Davis, California, U.S.A., and has regional offices in Aberdeen, U.K., and Houston, Texas. The company is privately owned. Technology Profile: Schilling Robotics produces the Remote Systems Engine (RSE), a set of mod- ular equipment items for underwater propulsion, actuation, control, and communication. Company prod- ucts include the QUEST electric work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) system, a complete family of hydraulic ROVs, an ROV simulator for training and mission planning, and four standard remote manipula- tor systems. All Schilling ROVs are based on RSE building blocks. The QUEST electric ROV, which delivers performance equivalent to a 100-hp system, offers speed, simplic- ity, small size, light weight, and exceptional capability. The UHD is an ultraheavy-duty work-class ROV with power pack options of 100, 150, and 200 hp. It produces an unmatched combina- tion of vertical and horizontal thrust, and can direct full system power to tooling or propulsion as required. All Schilling ROVs use advanced intelligence for automatic control modes (heading, depth, altitude, attitude, StationKeep, and AutoTrack). Schilling's Digital Telemetry System (DTS) provides telemetry and power control for virtually any remotely operated system. It accom- modates serial, video, and Ethernet data, allowing extremely flexible setup and control of cameras, lights, and instruments. The DTS is suited for any subsea (full-ocean depth) or hazardous environment. Schilling offers four standard tele- robotic manipulator systems (TITAN 4, CONAN, ORION, and RigMaster) with a wide range of functions, sizes, lift capacities, and control systems. In the seven-func- tion, titanium TITAN 4, all subsea electronics are inside the manipula- tor arm, which increases reliability, enhances troubleshooting, and decreases weight and spares require- ments. Schilling provides spare parts, maintenance/repair services, and operations/maintenance training for all of its products. Tyler Schilling, CEO MTR#6 (33-48).qxd 7/13/2007 10:36 AM Page 48 </div> <span id="lblContents"></span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>