Teledyne Acquires Gavia AUV Maker
Teledyne Benthos has acquired Hafmynd ehf. Hafmynd, located near Reykjavik, Iceland, designs and manufactures the Gavia, an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) that is capable of carrying out survey missions for commercial, scientific and defense applications. The Gavia AUV's modular architecture enables sensors to be easily integrated and lithium ion battery packs to be exchanged in the field. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition of Hafmynd and its key technologies will broaden Teledyne's portfolio of underwater solutions, according to Robert Mehrabian, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Teledyne. "The surveying capabilities of the Gavia AUV complement our current underwater product offerings: APEX profilers for observation, Slocum Glider for monitoring and MiniROVER for inspection. Teledyne intends to maintain a presence in Iceland with a focus on AUV research and development, testing and service, as well as providing support for other Teledyne Marine businesses. Hafmynd will operate as Teledyne Gavia ehf."
