Battelle, Bluefin and The Columbia Group Investing to Propel Proteus Vehicle Into the Seas
New Undersea Vehicle Responds to Navy Call for Technologies to Extend Missions
(firmenpresse) - BOSTON, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/21/12 -- , a subsidiary
of , is joining with The
Columbia Group to invest in the next generation large submersible vehicle.
Bluefin is a leader in design and manufacture of Unmanned Underwater
Vehicles (UUVs) and related technology. has provided
the U.S. and foreign navies with Swimmer Delivery Vehicles for more than 20
years. Battelle has a long history of meeting the technology needs of the
U.S. Navy including work on the .
The Columbia Group currently is developing the hull mechanical and
electrical systems for the large Dual Mode Undersea Vehicle, capable of
operation in either manned or autonomous modes. Called Proteus, it will be
advanced by incorporating Bluefin's autonomy technology for use in unmanned
missions. Bluefin is also supplying mission planning capabilities and the
power solution. Battelle is providing battery charging and systems
integration support. Developers plan to hold an at-sea demonstration in the
spring.
The Navy has persistently outlined the need for industry to develop
next-generation UUVs with increased mission time, range and payload
capacity.
"Our team has overlapping competencies, proven products and ongoing efforts
that will benefit this development," said David P. Kelly, President and CEO
of Bluefin Robotics. "By combining the strengths of our organizations, we
can field a vehicle that will meet the Navy's needs and take UUV
capabilities to the next level."
Dubbed a "beastly drone" by Wired Magazine last year, the vehicle is
25-feet long, weighs 6,200 pounds and has up to 400 pounds of lift
capability. It is capable of operating unmanned or manned.
"The Columbia Group has a strong history of developing and manufacturing
both manned and unmanned undersea vehicles for military customers around
the world," said Ross Lindman, Senior Vice President for the Columbia
Group's Engineering Solutions Division. "Working with Battelle and Bluefin
only strengthens our ability to build this specialized craft for our Navy
customers."
About The Columbia Group (TCG)
The Columbia Group's Engineering Solutions Division is a design and
development organization that specializes in military undersea vehicles,
diving systems, and shipboard launch and recovery systems for the Navy, as
well as ground robotics for the Marine Corps. TCG has over 30 years of
experience in design and construction of undersea vehicles, including both
manned and unmanned vehicles. They are the US Navy's support contractor for
the Navy Special Warfare SEAL Delivery Vehicle Program, as well as a
provider of vehicles for mine hunting and neutralization. The Columbia
Group has a total employment of over 1100 employees serving all five
branches of the military in locations throughout the United States. It is
headquartered at 20 M Street, Washington, DC, just outside the Washington
Navy Yard.
About Bluefin Robotics
Bluefin Robotics designs, manufactures and operates Unmanned Underwater
Vehicle (UUV) systems and related technology. Founded in 1997, the company
has grown to become a world leader in UUV products designed for defense,
commercial, and scientific applications. Bluefin Robotics is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Battelle. For more information, please visit
.
About Battelle
As the world's largest independent research organization Battelle provides
innovative solutions to the world's most pressing needs through its four
global businesses: Laboratory Management; National Security; Health and
Life Sciences; and Energy, Environment and Material Sciences. It conducts
$6.5 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory
management and technology commercialization. Headquartered in Columbus,
Ohio, Battelle oversees 22,000 employees in more than 130 locations
worldwide. For more information contact Katy Delaney at (614) 424-7208 or
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