Company Research Report: Sintela

Company Overview

• Name: Sintela Limited

• Mission: To empower the world with advanced, customizable distributed fiber optic sensing (DFOS) solutions.

• Founded: No information is available.

• Founders: No information is available.

• Key People:

• Magnus McEwen-King, CEO

• Zara Anderson, Vice President of Mining

• Headquarters: The Distillery, Lodway, Pill, Bristol, England, BS20 0DH

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Sintela is a global leader recognized for its innovative Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS) solutions.

Products

ONYX™ Platform

• Description: A leading platform providing customizable all-in-one, cost-effective DFOS solutions that convert existing telecommunications fiber-optic cables into extensive vibration, detection, and ranging systems.

• Key Features:

• Quantitative measurements and enhanced event classification algorithms.

• Industry-leading sensitivity and low nuisance alarm rates.

• Compact design with integrated components and user-friendly web access.

• Advanced AI algorithms and real-time detection.

• Open and distributed architecture for flexibility and reliability.

ONYX™ peta

• Description: The most advanced quantitative DAS solution offering the highest sensitivity in the industry.

• Key Features:

• Utilizes AI and machine learning with comprehensive data libraries of over 1,000,000 hours.

• Proven efficacy across varied environments such as air, sand, soil, snow, and sea.

ONYX™ Nano

• Description: A cost-effective, low power, and ultra-reliable version of the ONYX™ platform.

• Key Features: Designed for simplified installation and robust performance across various applications.

Recent Developments

• Contract and Partnerships:

• Awarded a $35 million contract by the U.S. Government for border security services through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Linear Ground Detection System (LGDS) program.

• Announced a technology-sharing agreement with Schlumberger to enhance fiber-optic solutions across multiple industries, integrating advanced DFOS technology with Schlumberger’s systems.

• Product Launches:

• Launched advanced fiber-optic solutions for midstream applications, focusing on leak detection, third-party intrusion detection, and pig tracking.

• New Features:

• Enhanced detection and classification algorithms in ONYX™ systems, utilizing machine learning and signal processing for improved accuracy and reduced false alarms.

• Integration of GNSS time synchronization and support for external trigger inputs to enhance system accuracy and reliability.

• Strategic Acquisition:

• Kaynes Technology acquired a 54% stake in Sensonic, Sintela’s rail-focused joint venture, expanding their capabilities and market reach.

• Awards:

• ONYX™ DAS won the SIA New Products & Solutions Award in the ‘Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions (Physical) – Wired or Wireless’ category at ISC West 2024.

• Standard Advancements:

• Continued efforts towards advancing DFOS standards in partnership with the Fiber Optic Sensing Association (FOSA).

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Sintela’s current market position, product offerings, strategic partnerships, and innovations in the domain of fiber-optic sensing technology.