Featured R&D projects

A selection of advanced technical projects delivered at SLB Group and Sigma. Open any project for the full case study — context, missions and technical environment.

FEA · Python · HPC FEA Model Development
FEA · Python · HPC

Finite Element Analysis Model Development

First-ever FEA model for carbon/epoxy composite cables — static & dynamic simulation, sensitivity analysis and Python-automated reporting.

SLB Group · 1 year View case study
Creo · SolidWorks · PLM 3D CAD & Drawings
Creo · SolidWorks · PLM

3D CAD Modeling & Technical Drawings

Complete 3D modeling of composite cable components with ISO-compliant detail plans, tolerances and Windchill data management.

SLB Group · 3 months View case study
Fiber optics · ODiSI Structural Health Monitoring
Fiber optics · ODiSI 6000

Fiber Optic Structural Health Monitoring

Real-time structural monitoring with early-damage detection for predictive maintenance optimization.

SLB Group · 5 months View case study
FPGA · MATLAB/Simulink Torque Sensor
FPGA · MATLAB/Simulink

Innovative Torque Sensor Development

High-precision torque sensor with FPGA real-time processing, automated calibration routines and prototype manufacturing.

SLB Group · 5 months View case study
DoE · Rheology · DIC Resin Formulation
DoE · Rheology · DIC

Resin/Hardener Formulation for Rope Sockets

Qualification of a resin/hardener component for composite wireline rope sockets — rheology, DSC/DMA, DIC strain mapping and DoE optimization.

SLB Group · 3 months View case study
ML · TensorFlow Fatigue ML Optimization
ML · scikit-learn · TensorFlow

ML Optimization of Cyclic Fatigue Testing (CRBOS)

Machine-learning prediction of fatigue life and test-parameter tuning — shortened protocols with equivalent predictive power.

SLB Group · 3 months View case study
FMEA · Weibull Reliability Study
FMEA · Weibull · Aging tests

Reliability Study — Failure Modes of Composite Cables

Failure-mode classification for onshore/offshore composite cables, Weibull/Arrhenius life modeling and design recommendations.

SLB Group · 3 months View case study
Modal analysis · MATLAB Vibration & SHM
Modal analysis · MATLAB/Python

Vibration Analysis & SHM for Predictive Maintenance

Modal identification of structures, material behavior analysis and deployment of a vibration-based monitoring system.

Sigma · 6 months View case study