Subsea light detection and ranging solutions (Lidar) provider 3D at Depth opened a new office in Perth, Australia, the company said June 17. 3D at Depth Asia Pacific Pty Ltd.’s office will be managed by Adam Lowry, who will be managing director. He will focus on strengthening the offshore oil and gas E&P market.

Lowry has worked for Fugro Australia and Seabed Geosolutions, a Fugro CGG joint venture, the company added. Lowry also was the lead author for the search for Malaysia Flight MH370 tender and was a project manager for specific aspects of that program.

"Our Lidar systems and solutions are built around trying to solve the challenges of subsea data collection and imaging survey programs. Using Lidar over other 3-D imaging methods such as acoustic or optical measurement methods greatly increases the speed, repeatability and resolution. We develop our solutions to help clients build and maintain their underwater assets in a more efficient, safe and environmentally friendly manner," said CEO Carl Embry.

"With our new office in the Asia Pacific region and under Adam's guidance we can focus our sales efforts in the region and broaden our service business lines to better serve our current clients."

The company also expanded manufacturing and production at its Boulder, Colo. headquarters. There is a new 5,500 sq ft facility near the original 2,500 sq ft facility. The new facility will allow sensors to be designed, measured and assembled in one location, and there is a new lab with an optical clean room, a test tank and various tools.