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NEWS AND INFORMATION - 2004
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ODI introduced new technology at the Underwater Sensors Towers
of Excellence meeting held at the National Physical Laboratory,
Teddington UK, on November 9, 2004. ODI's Gateway offers new technology for
functionality to deploy and re-configure Sensor packages for various
applications. This meeting allowed the Ministry of Defence, UK, to brief the
Towers membership on the new technologies available through collaborative
partnerships, with particular emphasis on UWS TOE focus areas. Download the pdf
files below.
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UK
Version (.pdf)
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US
Version (.pdf)
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ODI's Kizomba A Project
 ExxonMobil identified vital suppliers in their ESSO
Exploration Angola (Block 15) Limited Kizomba A Project, offshore West Africa,
and invited them to participate in a special publication that will provide an
in-depth look at the development of this project and the development of the
technology that made this important project possible. ODI, as an integral
provider of technology and equipment, was asked to contribute an article for
this publication, "ODI Connection Technology: Providing Field Proven
Deepwater Electrical Interconnect Capabilities for Kizomba A". This
special publication is being distributed as a supplement, delivered with the
October issues of Offshore Magazine and Oil & Gas Journal, leading
publications of the Oil and Gas Market.
[download the article]
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ODI in American Heart Association Heartwalk
The American Heart Association Heartwalk was a huge success on the World's Most
Famous Beach, Daytona Beach, on Saturday, October 2, 2004. ODI had over thirty
employees join in this worthwhile fund raising effort, accompanied by their
family and friends.
ODI came in fourth behind Halifax Hospital, Florida Hospital and Volusia County;
our last minute push took our pledged numbers ahead of Stonewood's Restaurant.
Congratulations to all who participated, as this was the most successful year
for ODI's involvement ever.
Thanks to everyone for their support and ODI looks forward to the Heartwalk in
2005.
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ODI, in conjunction with Monterey Bay Aquarium Research
Institute-MBARI, is proud to announce the successful completion of the CAT-5E
Ethernet Transmission Capability Test for the “MARS” (Monterey
Accelerated Research System) Ocean Observatory Program.
The test was performed at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute-WHOI. The test
was conducted using a pair of ODI’s Nautilus ROV Wet-mateable (12-way)
electrical connectors, which are shown in the picture below.
This rigorous testing has validated ODI’s Nautilus connectors for use in
such high speed data communication systems. This unique and enabling solution
is integral to the future success of the “MARS” Program.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ormond Beach, Florida USA
July 6, 2004
Mike Read, CEO, Ocean Design, Inc. (ODI), has announced plans to move to a new
facility on Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach. Currently ODI employs 185
employees within four buildings in Ormond Beach. ODI has been searching for
more than two years to find a suitable site to house the existing Ormond Beach
facilities and to allow for future expansion in one building. The new 100,000
square foot building will host the company’s operations, sales,
administration, and research and development functions.
Ocean Design, Inc., a leading subsea fiber optic and electrical connectivity
company, began in a small garage on State Street in Holly Hill by Dr. James
Cairns in 1988. His need for more reliable electrical connections to sustain
his research off the coast of Southern California developed into a company in
Florida that would become the world leader in subsea electrical and fiber optic
interconnect systems. Today these systems are used worldwide in offshore oil
and gas, defense, and sub-sea communication applications. The company holds
more than 40 patents for various connectivity products, and has won numerous
awards for new technology, innovation and revenue growth.
ODI is very proud of its growth over the last 16 years and the opportunity to
continue its expansion into broader markets with new products and services at
their new location on Williamson Boulevard in Daytona Beach. The support that
ODI has received from the city, county, and state was an integral part of the
decision to move forward with this project. ODI expects to be moving into their
new facility around the summer of 2005.
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Ken Nagengast has joined ODI as Technical Program Director,
effective June 1, 2004.
 Ken will be leading the development of ODI's next generation
Fiber-Optic Connection Systems. He has extensive opto-mechanical technology and
systems experience, specializing in the development of fiber-optic devices,
wet-mateable connectors and sub sea systems. Ken comes to ODI after a
distinguished career at Lucent Technologies/AT&T Ocean Systems where he
developed subsea fiber-optic telecommunications hardware. Most recently, he was
a Technical Manager at OFS Specialty Photonics were he led the development of
several award winning innovative fiber-optic telecommunications devices. Ken's
development efforts have spanned both commercial and defense markets. Ken has a
BS in Mechanical Engineering.
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Ormond Beach, Florida USA
May 2004
 The Management Team of Ocean Design, Inc. (ODI), a leading
subsea fiber-optic and electrical connectivity company, is very pleased to
announce the appointment of two new senior employees to the ODI Team. Tony
Cafarchio (right) will join ODI as Director of Quality and Six Sigma on May 17,
2004.
Tony is a Quality Engineer with a Black Belt in Six Sigma, coming from Cordis
Corporation, a Johnson & Johnson Company. At Cordis, he was the Process
Engineering Manager and Lean Process Champion. Previous to Cordis, Tony was at
Motorola, Inc., holding several positions in Quality and Manufacturing.
Tony’s background also includes his position as a program manager in the
United States Air Force, working on advanced development programs; a BS in
Electrical Engineering; and a BS in Physics and Mathematics.
Tony brings to ODI his extensive experience in Quality, Statistical Methods,
Lean Manufacturing and Program Management. Under his direction, Tony will lead
the Quality Department and Six Sigma Program at ODI.
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 Tallahassee,
Florida
May 4, 2004
ODI Captures Governor’s New Product Award for 2004
The Governor’s New Product Award Program saluted Ocean Design, Inc.,
(ODI), of Ormond Beach, Florida, for the design and development of their I-CONN
product. The award, administered by the Florida Professional Engineers in
Industry, a practice section of the Florida Engineering Society (FES), is
presented on the basis of excellence in design and economic impact in the state
of Florida. ODI accepted the award during the FES Legislative Reception in
Tallahassee on April 14, 2004, which recognized companies with the foresight to
bring new products to the marketplace.
The Governor’s New Product Award, presented to ODI for their I-CONN, is a
2-circuit underwater-mateable fiber-optic connector, which allows the reliable
connection of optical fibers in harsh environments, including underwater at
great ocean depths. Historically, such connectors have been large, complicated
and expensive. This connector allows the connection of 1 or 2 optical fibers in
a small package (less than 2” diameter), using a novel and simple design.
The product was first patented in October 1999. After more than a year of
development, a final prototype was completed in early 2001. First sales were
made in July 2001 to an oil and gas customer and, later in May 2002, to an
underwater telecommunications customer.
Winners in the Florida competition will be entered into a parallel national
program conducted by the National Society of Professional Engineers.
“These innovative products demonstrate the positive contributions of
Professional Engineers to our quality of life,” said Executive Director
Frank Rudd, from FES.
FES is a 4,000-member organization that supports engineering education,
advocates licensure, and promotes the ethical and competent practice of
engineering. FES, one of the country’s largest and oldest professional
engineering associations, holds numerous technical conferences and professional
development courses each year and partners with both public and private
entities.
Please download the
award letter, which contains more details.
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 ODI
AT OTC 2004!
ODI creates quite an impact this year at OTC 2004 with the debut of their new
logo, literature and booth display. Along with their new look, ODI also
received the OTC Spotlight on Technology Award for their "FACT" Cable
Termination Design.
[ more pictures ]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ormond Beach, Florida USA
 ODI IN THE SPOTLIGHT
On March 12, 2004, it was announced that Ocean Design, Inc. (ODI), a leading
subsea fiber-optic and electrical connectivity company, had been chosen by the
2004 Offshore Technology Conference for their Spotlight on New Technology
Program. ODI will have the opportunity to present their new product, FACT, a
cable termination assembly, to a global audience of more than 45,000 industry
leaders. ODI was also in the “spotlight” on February 10 & 12,
on CNBC during their segment “Terry Bradshaw’s Pick of the
Week”.
 ODI developed the innovative FACT (Field Assembled
Cable Termination) to extend the operational depth and increase the reliability
of cable terminations. FACT is a modularized termination system that completely
isolates the cable’s internal elements from the pressure-balanced splice
chamber and ambient environment. This approach to cable termination eliminates
cable-dependant design limitations and common mode/single point failures.
FACT’s major design elements are based on ODI’s fully qualified and
field-proven Nautilus and Fiber-lock technologies, and also draw upon
ODI’s extensive experience of cable terminations.
FACT assemblies may be terminated directly to atmospheric enclosures or
pressure-balanced dielectric fluid-filled splice canisters. It is ideally
suited for a multitude of umbilical termination applications. FACT has been
designed with modularity in mind and may be used with ancillary accessories to
adapt to a wide array of interfaces. Additionally, FACT can accommodate a wide
range of electrical, optical and hybrid cables, with or without gel fill.
The FACT system has been under development for over 2 years and has been fully
qualified for use at water depths up to 20,000 feet. The novel features
utilized in FACT have allowed ODI to file for patent protection.
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April 20, 2004
Director of Defense and Communications Sales and Marketing
 John Flynn will join ODI as Director of the D&C Sales and
Marketing team reporting to Greg Scull, Vice President. John has had a
distinguished career as Military Market Manager at General Cable, and as Sales
Manager for the Defense markets for Raychem Corporation. John has a BA in
Business Administration and Communications from Rollins College in Orlando.
John will lead the D&C Sales and Marketing team, and will focus on
expanding the market reach for ODI products and services. John lives in
Orlando, Florida.
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Director of Fiber Optics Operations
 Steve O'Steen will join ODI as Director of the ODI Fiber
Optics Operations reporting to John Blattel, Senior Vice President Operations.
Steve worked at AT&T/Lucent/General Dynamics in a number of Optical Fiber
roles including: production engineering, systems engineering and program
management. Steve has a BS in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Wake
Forest University. Steve will be responsible for all the Fiber Optics
production personnel at ODI. Steve will relocate his family from North
Carolina.
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Dr. James L. Cairns Receives
Compass Distinguished Achievement Award
 Ormond Beach physicist Dr. James L. Cairns is this
year’s recipient of the Marine Technology Society’s Compass
Distinguished Achievement Award. Established in 1966, the Award is given
annually to one person in recognition of significant outstanding contributions
in the fields of Oceanography and Marine Technology. The Society is a worldwide
professional organization with members from all marine sectors encompassing
pure research, commercial industries, ocean policy makers and the military.
Cairns was cited for career contributions in teaching, oceanographic research,
and marine technology. He is co-founder and board chairman of Ocean Design,
Inc., an Ormond Beach company that develops and supplies high-tech underwater
communications hardware. Amongst other things his technology has made it
possible for the Offshore Oil Industry to extend its operations into deep ocean
waters.
He joins an elite group of 36 past winners including U.S. Senator Lowell Weiker,
and oceanographers Robert Ballard, Sylvia Earle, Walter Munk and Roger Revelle.
The latter two are both recipients of our Nations highest scientific honor: The
National Medal of Science. The Award was presented on September 27th as part of
the OCEANS 2003 Conference in San Diego, California.
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Download a .pdf version of the online News-Journal story ]
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