The IODP is an international partnership of scientists, research institutions and governments organised to explore the evolution, structure and natural history of the Earth.

SDS Corporation’s chief executive officer, Christian Lange said this development with the IODP is another step in the SDS plan to demonstrate the full technical capability of the Fluid Hammer, and gives the group the opportunity to continue its development program which will extend the Fluid Hammer’s future commercial applications.

“This project with the IODP was secured because of a collaborative approach to developing the HRRS which enables the research vessel JOIDES Resolution to commence drilling into hard, smooth, sloping surfaces without the need for an ocean floor template, significantly reducing the time it takes to initiate and drill a hole in deep sea locations.

“SDS is now entering the third phase of a four-phase program to bring the Fluid Hammer to commercialisation. Previously, we have undergone successful beta testing under a range of different conditions, with encouraging results,” said Lange.

“The company is also currently examining opportunities for the ongoing testing of the Fluid Hammer for oil well drilling applications, resulting in the group’s planned entry into the oil and gas sector through the commercialisation of this technology.”