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First look at Nortek's Marin buoy and ADCP system
The integrated surface buoy and ADCP system provides users with real-time, motion-corrected current profiles and wave parameters.
How navigation and motion information enables high-quality VM Coastal data
A vessel does not just move forward, it also rotates as it pitches, rolls and changes heading.
Jannicke Koch-Hagen appointed Executive Vice President of Nortek
Koch-Hagen has been with Nortek since 2014 and steps into the role from her previous position as Vice President and Financial Director.
Nortek organizes Vessel-Mounted ADCP workshop in Peru
Nortek brought together marine researchers and hydrographic professionals in Lima for the Nortek VM Workshop Peru 2026, combining technical knowledge exchange with a hands-on demonstration of vessel-mounted ADCP technology.
Performance update for the Nucleus 1000
Based on the substantial amount of real-world test data gathered since the Nucleus 1000 was launched, Nortek is increasing its specified bottom-track range from 50 m to 60 m. The revised specification applies to Nucleus 1000 systems already delivered, as well as new units.
From theory to the fjord: summer internships at Nortek
This summer, Astrid and Simen, both third-year students at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology), joined Nortek’s Navigation team in Trondheim for a summer internship.
Vector Generation 2 now available with 4000 m housing
The titanium housing option enables deep water deployments of Nortek’s Vector velocimeter.
Meet Nortek's first employee, Thore Thoresen
Meet Nortek's first employee, Thore Thoresen, and learn about his journey of more than 30 years at Nortek.
Nucleus 1000 expands compatibility with MarineNav ROV systems
We are pleased to announce that MarineNav Ltd, the Canadian manufacturer of Oceanus ROV systems, recently completed successful testing and trials using the Nortek Nucleus 1000 to achieve autonomous functionality as well as autonomous control on the Oceanus Pro, Oceanus P8 Pro, the Oceanus Ultimate and the Oceanus Ultimate Max submersibles.
Nortek holds beach cleanups alongside General Oceans sister companies for World Oceans Day
As part of a larger initiative by General Oceans, Nortek recently hosted several beach cleanups in honor of World Oceans Day. Each General Oceans company organized a cleanup, bringing together the sister companies to contribute to our shared goal of healthier oceans.
Infragravity wave measurement mode now available for Signature ADCPs
Infragravity waves are long-period waves generated by wind waves interacting with ocean swell. These long waves are of particular interest to researchers studying coastal processes, sediment dynamics, or coastal erosion, as they can travel much farther up on shore than shorter period waves.
Nortek hosts first major VM Workshop in Argentina, bringing together key players in marine science and industry
Nortek marked an important milestone in its Latin American outreach with the successful completion of the Nortek VM Workshop Argentina 2026, held on March 17–18 at the Marine Sciences School of the Argentina Navy in Buenos Aires.