What Codevintec does

Codevintec Italiana Srl is a privately held Italian distributor and service provider specializing in geophysical, oceanographic, hydrographic, and marine instrumentation, headquartered in Milan with a regional office in Rome. Founded in June 1973 by Commander Franco Faccioli, the company has operated for over 50 years as a Value Added Reseller for a broad portfolio of tier-1 international manufacturers, including GSSI (ground penetrating radar), Teledyne Marine/Reson/RDI (multibeam echo sounders and ADCPs), EdgeTech (side scan sonar and sub-bottom profilers), Geometrics (magnetometers, seismographs, marine streamers), GF Instruments (electromagnetometers, georesistivimeters, gravimeters), Nanometrics (ocean bottom seismometers), RBR (CTD probes), SBG Systems and Applanix (inertial navigation), Seequent (data processing software), Valeport (oceanographic sensors), Carlson, 3D-Radar (Kontur), Evologics, and Scintrex. Beyond distribution, Codevintec designs and manufactures its own proprietary product, the CK-14e autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) — a carbon-fiber-and-Kevlar marine drone supporting a 40+ kg payload for hydrographic, bathymetric, and dredging applications, with a second-generation version released in 2024.

The company monetizes through four distinct revenue streams: one-time equipment sales, short- and long-term equipment rental (including the CK-14e, georadars, magnetometers, gravimeters, side scan sonars, and seismic streamers), recurring technical assistance under both standard (6-hour business-hours response) and H24 24/7 contract tiers, and professional training services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led, targeting a diversified base of universities, research institutes, engineering firms, and government/defense agencies across Italy and Europe, with marketing concentrated on the corporate website (codevintec.it), LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, SEO for specialized Italian technical terms, and industry events.

Recent commercial momentum is evidenced by three product launches between 2023 and 2025: the Kontur 3D-Radar Step-Frequency GPR (2023), the second-generation CK-14e marine drone (2024), and the AI-enabled Teledyne Reson SeaBat T51 multibeam echo sounder (2025). The company also manages customer transitions across manufacturer software ecosystems, such as the GSSI-to-Geolitix migration. With 11–50 employees and no disclosed revenue, ownership changes, or external funding, Codevintec remains a founder-influenced, operationally focused European technical distribution specialist.

Name

Codevintec

Legal name

Codevintec Italiana Srl

Website

https://codevintec.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Codevintec Italiana Srl is a privately held Italian distributor and service provider, founded in 1973, that sells, rents, and supports geophysical, oceanographic, and hydrographic instruments across Italy and Europe for universities, research institutes, engineering firms, and government agencies, and manufactures its own CK-14e marine drone.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geophysical Survey Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational Services to Shipping (488330), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33422)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Security Technology & Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Sensors) (BPAKALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Security Technology & Surveillance Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Intrusion) (TLAHANAC), Subsea & Nearshore Civil Works (Trenching, Rock Placement, Mattressing) (IMAFAJAI)

Keywords

• Geophysical survey equipment
• Marine geophysical instruments
• Autonomous surface vehicles
• Hydrographic surveying systems
• Oceanographic measurement instruments

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of geophysical instruments including georadars, ADCPs, multibeam echo sounders, magnetometers, electromagneters, seismographs, oceanographic sensors, and related equipment from international manufacturers.
2. Equipment Rental: Short and long-term rental services for geophysical instruments. The rental catalog includes various equipment including marine drones, georadars, magnetometers, gravimeters, side scan sonars, and seismic streamers.
3. Technical Assistance: Remote and on-site technical support services including remote diagnostics and repair assistance. Standard service with 6-hour response guarantee during business hours, and 24/7 H24 service available under specific contracts.
4. Training Services: Professional training services for geophysical instruments and surveying techniques.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Codevintec sells and rents geophysical, oceanographic, marine, and hydrographic instruments and provides training and technical assistance. Its portfolio includes ground-penetrating radar, sonar, ADCP, CTD, seismic, positioning, navigation, and data-processing products, alongside its proprietary CK-14e autonomous surface vehicle.

Product overview

Codevintec is a specialized distributor and service provider for geophysical, oceanographic, and hydrographic instruments founded in 1973. The company operates as a Value Added Reseller for major international manufacturers including GSSI (georadar), Teledyne RDI/Reson (ADCP and multibeam echo sounders), EdgeTech (sonar systems), Geometrics (magnetometers and seismographs), GF Instruments (electromagnetic and geoelectric instruments), SBG Systems (inertial navigation), Nanometrics (OBS and seismometers), RBR (CTD probes), Valeport (oceanographic sensors), Carlson (laser scanners), 3D-Radar (Kontur GPR), Applanix (GNSS/INS), and Evologics (acoustic modems). The product portfolio centers on the CK-14e marine drone USV (Codevintec's proprietary branded product), complemented by diverse instrument categories including ground penetrating radar systems (UtilityScan, SIR 4000, Flex NX/LT, Kontur 3D-Radar), multibeam and single-beam echo sounders (SeaBat series, Echotrac), sonar systems (Side Scan Sonar, Sub Bottom Profilers), current profilers (ADCP), CTD multiparametric probes, magnetometers/gradiometers, seismographs, ocean bottom seismometers, gravimeters, inertial navigation systems (INS/AHRS/MRU), acoustic positioning systems (USBL), electromagnetic instruments, and georesistivimeters. Codevintec also offers data processing software including RADAN (GSSI), Res2DInv/Res3DInv (Seequent), and Oasis Montaj (Seequent). Services include sales, technical assistance (remote and H24), training, and rental of instruments. The company serves archaeology, geology, civil engineering, environmental monitoring, seismology, volcanology, oceanography, search and rescue, UXO detection, and infrastructure inspection sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CK-14e: Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) marine drone designed and manufactured by Codevintec; a compact, CE-marked surface vessel made of carbon fiber and Kevlar for hydrographic surveys

Products and services

• CK-14e Marine Drone (ASV) An autonomous surface vehicle designed and manufactured by Codevintec for hydrographic surveys in coastal waters, ports, rivers, lakes, and dams. The carbon-fiber and Kevlar vessel supports more than 40 kg of payload and can carry multibeam echo sounder, ADCP, IMU, LiDAR, and other sensors.
• Dual-Frequency UtilityScan DF Ground Penetrating Radar (Georadar a doppia frequenza UtilityScan DF) A GSSI dual-frequency ground-penetrating radar for professional subsurface surveys. Its 300 and 800 MHz digital antennas display superficial and deep targets simultaneously to a depth of up to 7 metres and support acquisition speeds of 15 km/h.
• Ultra-Compact UtilityScan Ground Penetrating Radar (Georadar ultracompatto UtilityScan) A wireless GSSI ground-penetrating radar with a 350 MHz antenna, integrated GPS, LineTrac live cable detection, and HyperStacking technology. The system measures 56 x 49 x 32 cm, weighs 15 kg, and is designed for portable professional surveys.
• Kontur 3D-Radar Systems Ground-penetrating radar systems combining Step-Frequency technology with 3D imaging. They map utilities, cavities, archaeology, road pavements, ballast, tunnels, bridges, ports, airports, and dams, and can survey at speeds exceeding 100 km/h.
• SeaBat T51 Multibeam Echo Sounder A high-frequency multibeam echo sounder with 1,024 beams, a 170-degree swath, separate high- and low-frequency arrays, 800 kHz capability, and AI-managed autonomous sonar controls. It is intended for hydrographic and bathymetric surveying and is available in R and S versions.
• ADCP Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler Teledyne RDI current profilers that use the Doppler effect on echoes from particles in the water column. The system uses at least four transducers inclined at 20 degrees and includes patented BroadBand technology.
• CTD Multiparameter Probes (Sonde multiparametriche CTD) RBR conductivity, temperature, and depth probes for oceanographic analysis. They measure parameters used to calculate salinity, density, and sound velocity in seawater.
• Magnetometers and Gradiometers (Magnetometri (G-857, G-864, MagArrow II, MagElement, MFAM, MagEx)) Geometrics magnetometers and gradiometers for terrestrial, marine, and aerial surveys. The range includes proton and cesium-vapor instruments, a drone-mounted MagArrow II, the marine MagElement, MFAM atomic manufacturing technology, and the portable MagEx.
• Electromagnetometers (Elettromagnetometri (Profiler EMP-400, CMD Explorer)) Electromagnetic instruments for non-invasive subsurface analysis through measurements of apparent resistivity and magnetic susceptibility. The GSSI Profiler EMP-400 offers three selectable frequencies, GPS georeferencing, and coverage of one hectare per hour, while GF Instruments models use fixed-frequency measurements.
• ARES II/10 Electrical Resistivity Meter (Georesistivimetro ARES II/10) A GF Instruments multichannel georesistivimeter for 2D, 3D, and 4D electrical-resistivity tomography and induced-polarization measurements. It supports up to 20 IP windows, multiple electrode and cable configurations, PC-free operation, and long-term monitoring.
• Side Scan Sonar Systems (Side Scan Sonar (2200/2205, 4125i, 4205, 6205s2)) EdgeTech sonar systems for underwater survey applications, including compact 2200/2205 systems for AUV, ROV, and USV integration; portable 4125i and 4205 systems; and the 6205s2 combined side-scan and bathymetric system.
• Sub-Bottom Profiler Systems (Sub Bottom Profiler (3400-OTS, 3300)) EdgeTech sub-bottom profilers using Full Spectrum CHIRP technology. The 3400-OTS is a compact 2-16 kHz system, while the 3300 hull-mounted version supports multiple array configurations from 2 x 2 to 5 x 5.
• Pegasus Ocean-Bottom Seismometer (Sistema di acquisizione sismica Pegasus OBS) A compact Nanometrics ocean-bottom seismometer designed for long-term autonomous seafloor monitoring at depths up to 6,000 metres. It can operate autonomously for more than two years and includes temperature-compensated clock control and an integrated GNSS receiver.
• Trillium Compact Ocean-Bottom Seismometer (Sismometro Trillium Compact OBS) A Nanometrics broadband ocean-bottom seismometer for operation at depths up to 6,000 metres. It provides a low noise floor, high dynamic range, automatic precise leveling, a 120-second period, and low average power consumption.
• Geode Seismograph (Sismografo Geode) A Geometrics ultra-light seismic exploration system for reflection, refraction, down-hole, cross-hole, and tomographic surveys on land and at sea. It is also used for earthquake monitoring, explosive-vibration monitoring, and heavy-equipment movement monitoring.
• Geode EM3D CSAMT Seismograph (Sismografo Geode EM3D CSAMT) A Geometrics multichannel system for 2D and 3D controlled-source audio-magnetotelluric surveys. It supports configurations from 6 to 240 channels for mineral exploration, oil and gas, groundwater, and scientific research.
• GeoEel Solid Digital Marine Streamer (Streamer Digitale Marino GeoEel Solid) A Geometrics solid-state digital marine streamer with a 44.5 mm diameter. Its eight-channel digital modules can be combined into configurations of up to 240 channels and communicate through Ethernet with a PC running Geometrics CNT-2 software.
• LG-1 Galileo Terrestrial Gravimeter (Gravimetro LG-1 Galileo) A GF Instruments terrestrial gravimeter with a temperature-controlled quartz-core sensor, signal-processing technology, and a removable control unit for leveling adjustment and data-quality observation during measurement.
• APOGEE Navigation Systems SBG Systems high-performance MEMS inertial-navigation products for marine and hydrographic positioning. The range includes an MRU, GNSS-aided navigation, an integrated INS/GNSS system, and a separate IMU with processing unit for flexible installation.
• Ellipse and Ekinox Inertial Platforms (Piattaforme Inerziali Ellipse/Ekinox) SBG Systems inertial platforms combining gyroscopes and accelerometers with an extended Kalman filter. The range covers miniature navigation, motion, and heave sensing and multiple size, precision, and installation requirements.
• POSPac MMS Software Applanix GNSS and IMU data-processing software for hydrographic surveying. It estimates trajectory and attitude, provides objective error estimates, and is offered in Single Base, SMARTBase, and Full versions.
• Evologics S2CR Acoustic Modems and USBL Systems (Modem e USBL Acustici Evologics S2CR) Underwater acoustic communication and ultra-short-baseline positioning systems combining an S2C transceiver with USBL capability. The range supports frequencies of 7-78 kHz, ranges of 1,000-8,000 metres, and omnidirectional, directional, or hemispheric transducer patterns.
• BATS Portable USBL System (Sistema portatile BATS USBL) An EdgeTech portable ultra-short-baseline acoustic tracking system for long-range tracking of towed fish, ROVs, AUVs, and submarines. It uses CHIRP acoustic technology, an Ethernet connection, and ORE Trackman software.
• C-ALS HD Borehole Laser Scanner (Laser scanner da foro C-ALS HD) A Carlson underground laser-scanning system for inspecting cavities and voids through a 50 mm borehole. It provides 360-degree scanning, a 205 m range, an 874-lumen spotlight, real-time color video, and free-look joystick controls through Carlson Scan software.
• RADAN Software GSSI software for two- and three-dimensional ground-penetrating-radar visualization and processing. It supports shapefile, KML, and AutoCAD export, and the source states that GSSI plans to discontinue RADAN sales from September 29, 2026 and transition users to Geolitix.
• Res2DInv and Res3DInv Software (Software Res2DInv e Res3DInv) Seequent software for rapid geophysical processing and 2D and 3D inversion of electrical-resistivity and induced-polarization data. It supports conventional and custom electrode configurations, underwater surveys, and cross-borehole investigations.
• Oasis Montaj Software (Software Oasis Montaj) A Seequent multidisciplinary platform for processing electromagnetic, magnetic, gravimetric, seismic, and geoelectric data. It supports planning, 3D modeling, inversion, GIS integration, and an unexploded-ordnance module.
• RBRquartz3 Pressure Sensors (Sensori di pressione RBRquartz3) RBR pressure sensors for underwater seismology, tide, wave, tsunami, seismic-activity, and earthquake monitoring. The sensors can detect 0.01 mm of sea-surface variation at 1 km depth and can be integrated with ocean-bottom seismometers.
• Valeport Probes and Sensors (Sonde e sensori Valeport) Oceanographic, hydrographic, and hydrometric instruments including tide gauges, wave recorders, current meters, echo sounders, sound-velocity sensors, CTD multiparameter probes, telemetry equipment, and optical sensors.
• Short- and Long-Term Equipment Rental Services Rental of geophysical instruments for temporary projects, including marine drones, ground-penetrating radar, magnetometers, gravimeters, side-scan sonar, and seismic streamers. The rental catalog supports both short- and long-term project needs.
• Standard Technical Assistance Service Remote and on-site technical support for geophysical instruments, including remote diagnostics and repair assistance. Activation and the daily rate are free, and the customer pays for assistance time used, with a response guaranteed within six working hours during business hours.
• H24 Technical Assistance Service A 24-hour, seven-day technical-assistance contract providing continuous technician availability plus assistance time. The source states that a daily availability rate applies and that the service requires acceptance of a specific contract by Codevintec.
• Professional Geophysical Training Services Professional instruction in the use of geophysical instruments and surveying techniques for organizations and personnel operating scientific survey equipment.

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GSSIcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor distribution partner for GSSI ground penetrating radar systems including SIR-4000, Flex series, and UtilityScan systems.
• Teledyne Marine / ResoncoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Teledyne RDI ADCP systems and Teledyne Reson multibeam echo sounders including SeaBat series.
• EdgetechcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for EdgeTech sonar systems including side scan sonars, sub-bottom profilers, and combined systems.
• GeometricscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Geometrics magnetometers, seismographs, and marine streamer systems including Geode and GeoEel.
• NanometricscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Nanometrics ocean bottom seismometers (Pegasus OBS) and Trillium Compact seismometers.
• GF InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for GF Instruments electromagnetometers (CMD series), georesistivimeters (ARES II), and gravimeters (LG-1 Galileo).
• RBRcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for RBR CTD probes and multiparametric sondes, recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing companies by The Globe and Mail.
• SeequentcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Seequent software including Res2DInv, Res3DInv, and Oasis Montaj for geophysical data processing.
• SBG SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for SBG Systems inertial platforms including Ellipse, Ekinox, and Apogee series for navigation and motion sensing.
• ApplanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Applanix POS MV systems and POSPac software for GNSS+IMU data processing in hydrographic surveys.
• 3D-Radar (Kontur)coreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Kontur 3D-Radar systems using Step-Frequency technology for 3D ground penetrating radar surveys.
• GeolitixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between GSSI and Geolitix enables free 3-month demo license for Geolitix software, extending GSSI radar data processing capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SBG Systems: French manufacturer of MEMS inertial navigation systems (Ellipse, Ekinox, Apogee) — a Codevintec distribution partner. Similar target customers in hydrographic, marine, and aerial surveying, though SBG is a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• NORBIT: Norwegian designer and manufacturer of compact multibeam sonars and marine survey instruments for shallow-water hydrography. Comparable to Codevintec's hydrographic and multibeam echo sounder offerings, although NORBIT is a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• MacArtney: Danish-headquartered value-added distributor and system integrator of marine and subsea technology, serving markets closely overlapping with Codevintec's oceanographic, hydrographic, and underwater-survey customers. Direct comparable as a multi-vendor specialty distributor in the same marine-tech ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Sonardyne: UK-based provider of underwater acoustic positioning (USBL/LBL), inertial navigation, and sonar systems. Comparable to Codevintec's Evologics USBL and SBG/Applanix navigation portfolio, though Sonardyne is a manufacturer with broader global reach.
• Kongsberg Discovery: Division of Kongsberg Gruppen offering multibeam echo sounders, sonars, sub-bottom profilers, and marine survey systems. A much larger incumbent competing in the same hydrographic and marine survey product categories that Codevintec distributes.
• Exail: French company (formerly iXblue) producing inertial navigation systems, USBL, and autonomous underwater vehicles. Overlaps with Codevintec's SBG Systems, Evologics, and Apogee navigation offerings for marine and hydrographic surveys.
• Teledyne Marine: Teledyne's marine segment grouping ADCPs (RDI), multibeam echo sounders (Reson), and side scan sonars. Teledyne is both a major Codevintec supplier and a broad incumbent in marine survey, with significantly greater scale and direct sales reach.
• Fugro: Dutch global leader in marine geophysical, geotechnical, and survey services. Uses the same families of multibeam, sub-bottom, and magnetometer instruments that Codevintec distributes, representing a downstream services competitor and a major end customer.

Emerging players

• Nido Robotics: Spanish manufacturer of compact marine drones and USVs for hydrographic and environmental surveys. Closest geographic and product-line competitor to the CK-14e, though smaller and focused on micro-USV platforms.
• Saildrone: US-based developer of wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles for ocean data collection. Emerging direct competitor to Codevintec's CK-14e ASV in the unmanned hydrographic-survey category, with stronger venture funding and global reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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