News & product updates
Fantastic achievement by Saildrone to gain a Guinness World Record for the highest wind speed recorded by a USV. We're very proud to say they chose a Gill WindMaster 3-axis ultrasonic anemometer as part of their Saildrone platform to measure wind speed and direction.
![Supply_Chain_Excellence_-_Finalist_Social_Card[1]](https://gillrd.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Supply_Chain_Excellence_-_Finalist_Social_Card1.png "Supply_Chain_Excellence_-_Finalist_Social_Card[1]")
We are very pleased to announce that Gill Group has been shortlisted in the Supply Chain Excellence category of the Manufacturer MX Awards 2023!
Gill WindUltra – a step forward in compact, high quality, ultrasonic wind sensing
Introducing MaxiMet Marine: Enhanced marine performance compact weather station. IP68 water resistance, 6-axis compass, high-quality sensors. Easy set-up, low power
Gill R&D invited other parts of Gill to an open day to share ideas & discuss innovations. Gain insight from the Technical Project Lead. Join Us on LinkedIn for updates.
Explore Careers at Gill: Join our R&D team in the picturesque New Forest, Hampshire. Scenic commutes, coastal views, and a vibrant work environment.
To ensure the flow of ocean data continues uninterrupted for weather forecasting, ocean drone company Saildrone, in collaboration with the NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), is sending two uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) into the Gulf of Mexico to collect data in two areas currently experiencing buoy outages.
Discover Zarah's journey as a Lab Technician at Gill R&D, combining work and formal learning through her apprenticeship. Gain insights into her experience and how it benefits both her and the broader team.
Hari is one of the Electronics Engineers at Gill Research & Development. Hear from Hari what it’s like being part of the R&D team:
Explore the AutoNaut: UK's Wave-Powered Research Vessel at Smart Sound Plymouth. Discover its advanced sensors and groundbreaking scientific capabilities. Developed by Plymouth Marine Lab and supported by prominent institutions.
One of Saildrone's unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) is collecting critical ocean data from within Hurricane Fiona (Category 4 storm) - see the incredible footage.
Experience efficient and reliable calibration support from Labcal Limited. They calibrated our Pico Technology TC-08 data logger and type T thermocouples, ensuring traceable temperature measurements. With their UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025, Labcal provided the traceability we needed.
Scientists at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) – a world leader in the field of marine research – are at the next stage of their ground-breaking efforts to understand and unravel the complexities of measuring wind on a moving platform, using Gill Instruments R3 3-axis anemometers.
Discover the vibrant atmosphere at Gill R&D's in-house day, where ideas were shared, feedback given, and projects discussed.