HiPOS Project Represents Major Advance in Ocean Sensing Innovation
Rockland Scientific and Ionix Advanced Technologies announced a joint initiative, HiPOS, in September 2025 to advance ocean sensing capabilities. Ionix will develop and integrate cutting-edge piezoelectric sensor materials created by Rockland for use in this partnership; their expertise lies in marine turbulence measurement will complement each other perfectly and place both organizations at the forefront of ocean observing innovation.
The project addresses critical needs in oceanographic research and marine environmental monitoring by incorporating advanced piezoelectric materials into ocean sensing platforms, with the goal of increasing data collection capabilities for researchers studying turbulent flow in marine environments. This development could potentially have applications across many oceanographic applications including estuarine studies, renewable energy assessment assessments, limnological research projects.
OMG Workshop Expands at Rutgers University
Rockland Scientific expanded their Ocean Microstructure Glider Workshop program in 2025 by hosting a major training event at Rutgers University from August 11-15. Held in collaboration with Rutgers' Centre for Ocean Observing Leadership (RUCOOL), this event brought together marine researchers, glider users and technology specialists in order to offer training on glider-based ocean turbulence measurements while strengthening relationships within marine research communities.
OMG Workshop series has become a vital gathering for professionals working with autonomous glider technology in oceanographic research. Participation was strictly limited for this Rutgers event to ensure quality instruction and meaningful networking opportunities, while workshop format allows practitioners using gliders for measuring ocean turbulence or collecting critical oceanographic data to share knowledge among themselves and learn.
Halifax Workshop Continues Training Initiative
Rockland Scientific expanded on the success of their Rutgers event by hosting another OMG Workshop in Halifax, Canada in December 2025. This demonstration of Rockland Scientific's commitment to ocean observing capabilities advancement and training future marine technology professionals shows their continued expansion of this workshop series. As with all OMG Workshop events, the Halifax event featured collaborative efforts, comprehensive training opportunities and comprehensive networking.
Rockland Scientific's workshop expansion reflects an ever-increasing demand for expertise in autonomous ocean measurement systems. Marine researchers increasingly rely on advanced glider technology for collecting turbulence data and oceanographic measurements; Rockland's training initiatives provide critical technical capacity building across North American research institutions and marine organizations.