Lunar Iron is no longer a concept, it’s becoming real engineering. At the ASCE Earth & Space 2026, Astroport Space Technologies and Vermeer Corporation announced… read more

HDD Sonde Calibration is one of the most overlooked factors in drilling accuracy, and one of the fastest ways to ruin an otherwise perfect bore.… read more

What Are Horizontal Directional Drilling Sondes Horizontal directional drilling sondes are electronic transmitters placed inside the drill head that send real-time data to a receiver… read more

When an HDD Sonde won’t connect to the locator, the issue is usually not random. In most cases, the problem comes down to frequency mismatch,… read more

A Falcon transmitter is a multi-frequency digital sonde used with DigiTrak® Falcon F2 and Falcon F5 locating systems. In HDD environments, not all transmitters are… read more

HDD transmitters, often called sondes, are the unseen link between the drill head underground and the operator guiding it from the surface. While contractors regularly… read more

Proper transmitter placement inside the drill head plays a critical role in signal stability, accuracy, and overall equipment longevity during horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Even… read more

Horizontal Directional Drilling is one of the most efficient trenchless methods available, but small hdd mistakes mistakes can quickly turn a profitable job into an… read more

Horizontal directional drilling relies on accurate locating, and transmitter frequency plays a major role in how reliable that accuracy is. Choosing the right frequency isn’t… read more

The debate between OEM vs independent suppliers is common in industries like horizontal directional drilling. In reality, independent equipment suppliers play a critical role in… read more