New DST Model - development journey

 
 

New REPLACEMENT data Storage Tag model design

We are currently designing and fine tuning the development of a new DST model.

This new design will replace all our current G5 and G7 DST models.

Unfortunately our current DST models will not be returning to production.

Our Development Journey

  • Circuit design – completed

  • Macro boards – completed

  • Testing of macro boards 

    • Calibration & Resin potting - Started

    • Deep pressure tests

    • Temperature tests

  • Micro circuit manufacture

  • Micro circuit testing

  • Initial deployment testing / sale

Current development:

18th July 2025
Our development work, project scope and financials were submitted for an internal director review meeting recently.

There was no doubting the incredible scientific value our DSTs bring and how they contribute to furthering Global Marine science, amongst other scientific areas.

Our reviewers were blown away by our new designs potential and history involved behind our loggers, showcased through support received from our customers over the years.

Further development is approved until the end of September.

September 2025 Review
At the end of September our project will be having another business review to decide how much more development work can be signed off by our business.

Development from now to September
Resin testing will be completed before our review, including our Wet Drive pressure tests. Once this stage is complete we hope to have a solid product enabling a new 3-year business plan to be presented to the senior Cefas board.

Recent Achievements:

·         Our New software has been completed
·         BOM (Bill of Materials) given the green light
·         Dimensions matched to older G5 standard + Long life designs

Specifications being achieved:
Our new design is reporting significantly greater memory capacity.

  • Standard battery design - increase from 2MB to 8MB memory fill.

  • Long Life battery design - increase from 24MB to 40MB memory fill minimum.

  • New Standard design able to achieve 30Hz Logging rate

Pricing estimate:
Currently estimated at ££450 per Tag
This is subject to change and will be reviewed ahead of Product release.

Availability Timescale:

To Be confirmed
Target = April 2026 - subject to Business case review

Please contact info@cefastechnology.co.uk if you wish to be emailed with further updates during our journey.

Thank you for your continued support and patience

Sincerely,
Joshua Ward- Assistant Project Manager
Cefas, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0HT, UK