About Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of remote intervention equipment, operating in hazardous environments worldwide.
Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd Description
The business has a strong heritage in subsea engineering, going back to the 1970s when it pioneered the design and manufacture of seabed ploughs. Following the acquisition of Hydrovision in 2003, SMD has grown to be the world’s number one independent designer and manufacturer of workclass and specialist subsea remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). SMD underwent a management buy-out in 2008, funded by the private equity group, Inflexion. It is headquartered near Newcastle in the UK, with additional facilities in Malton (UK), Houston, Singapore and Macaé in Brazil.
SMD is organised along five key business streams: ROVs, Trenching, Mining, Renewables, and Nuclear. These business streams are each led by a dedicated business stream manager reporting into one of the two joint managing directors.
SMD supply an innovative range of remotely operated remote intervention equipment, a range of associated deck and handling equipment, control systems, and the Curvetech™ range of ROV components. End solutions vary from one-off bespoke engineering systems to a standard range of workclass ROVs. SMD’s customers operate our equipment in hazardous environments from the deep sea to radioactive buildings, and therefore value the fact that it is robust, reliable and easily maintained.
The equipment is of diverse size and complexity, ranging from 250 tonne tracked mining machines to two-tonne free-flying ROVs. In 2010 SMD delivered the world’s largest free stream tidal turbine (to Atlantis Resources Corporation), and is designing and manufacturing the world’s first deep seabed mining vehicles (for Nautilus Minerals, Inc. ).
SMD has a passion for excellence, which is backed up by proven engineering expertise and solid customer support. The business offers a full range of assistance to its customers including a 24-hour hotline, operational and engineering support, spares, service and training support including a specially developed workclass-ROV simulator for pilot training.
SMD works in partnership with its customers to ensure the best possible solution. We work with open communication and value honesty and respect in dealings with all our stakeholders. SMD is committed to safety and quality.
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Our APAC Regional Manager, John McCann, is in Taiwan this week for the Global Offshore Wind Summit. He will be presenting about our latest advancements in cable burial technologies in room 201 on Thursday 25th at 15:30, pop along and see what it's all about.
Ready to start build on another QTrencher for the oil and gas market. Learn more about our range of high-powered, free flying jet trenchers on our website: https://www.smd.co.uk/our-products/qtrenc hers/
Another delivery of Curvetech® HTE_500BA thrusters on their way to another happy customer.
Interested in learning more about our Curvetech® thrusters? We have downloadable GA drawings, 3D CAD models and manuals on our website, check them out:https://www.smd.co.uk/our-pr…/curve tech-components/thruster/
Are you a recent law graduate with an eye for detail?
If you are then we might just have the opportunity you’re looking for. We are seeking an enthusiastic law graduate for a 6 month placement in our commercial department. You will be tasked with the creation and distribution of non-disclosure agreements, you will advise on best commercial principals and practise and you will assist with the negotiation of terms and conditions.
If this sounds like something you would enjoy, submit your CV on our website or get in touch for more details: www.smd.co.uk/careers
Are you in New Orleans for SubOptic 2019?
If you are, head over to Gallery 3 today at 11:30am to catch Paul Davison, MD of SMD's Equipment business discussing the latest advancements in submarine cable plough technology.
You can also catch Graeme Walker in booth 305 for a catch up about all things telecoms! #telecoms #suboptic2019
6000m rated Quasar Work Class Remotely Operated Vehicle (WROV) manufactured by SMD and delivered to Shanghai Salvage, reached the seabed at 5760m during sea trials by Shanghai Salvage in January 2019 in the East China Sea. Check out the footage: https://youtu.be/7-q30A73aRA
SMD’s Quasar WROV Reaches 5760m Subsea Read the press release on our website: http://bit.ly/SMD0120
Are you a hardworking individual with a passion for excellence? If you are then SMD is the place for you. Check out our new live vacancies on our website: www.smd.co.uk/careers/
At SMD we are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of subsea engineers, so for the second year in a row we sponsored the Subsea UK STEM Challenge. The initiative aims to encourage school pupils in STEM subjects to consider a career in the subsea sector.
The grand final was held in Aberdeen yesterday and All Saints Catholic High School from Sheffield were crowned the winners after an extremely tough competition.
Read more about the event on Subsea UK's website: https://www.subseauk.com/9180/stem-challe nge
Will you be in New Orleans for SubOptic next month?
If you are, head over to Gallery 3 on Wednesday 10th April at 11:30am to catch Paul Davison, MD of SMD's Equipment business discussing the latest advancements in submarine cable plough technology.
Are you a hardworking individual with a passion for excellence? If you are then SMD is the place for you. Check out our new live vacancies on our website: www.smd.co.uk/careers/
Did you know we can change out a Curvetech® thruster in less than 13 minutes? #Curvetech https://youtu.be/8dA8staqD6s
We are exhibiting at SubOptic exhibition and conference, 8th - 11th April in New Orleans. Catch our Subsea MD, Paul Davison and Trenching Sales Manager, Graeme Walker in booth 305. Why not arrange a catch up using the contact details below?
Last night we attended the annual Subsea UK Awards Dinner. We were the proud sponsor of the Emerging Talent Award which recognises an outstanding individual under the age of 35 who has made an impact on the subsea industry.
At SMD we are dedicated to developing and recognising young and capable talent within the subsea industry and so we were honoured to present Ryan Fernando from Aker Solutions with the Emerging Talent Award. Congratulations to Ryan and of course all of the other winners and finalists who were recognised last night. A final thanks to Subsea UK for organising yet another excellent night.
We are open for business at #SubseaExpo! We have Mark Westerhof and Hylton Laws here from our Curvetech and SMD Services team, so join us on stand 89 for a catch up and talk about all things Services and Curvetech.
We are pleased to introduce Hylton Laws to our team. Hylton has joined SMD as our Spares Sales Representative and will be the first point of contact for all spares enquiries. If you have a requirement for spares please get in touch with Hylton using the contact details below or you can visit him at Subsea Expo on stand 89!
Will you be in Aberdeen for Subsea Expo next week? Join us on stand 89 for a catch up with a member of our Services sales team. If you would like to arrange a meeting with one of the team, you can do so using the details below: