TigerLynk Technology was first developed in the

TigerLynk Technology was first developed in the late 1990's as a harvesting solution for the underwater forest industry. In 1999, a new remote operated machine called the Aquatic Timber Harvester (ATH) was introduced. The ATH featured a 60-ft long Robotic Manipulator and Tool designed for cutting large-diameter timber standing in lakes and reservoirs.

The ATH was proven successful in commercial operations at Turcurui Reservoir in the Para State of Brazil. Hailed as a major technological innovation, the ATH was widely regarded as the industry's first proven commercial machine. This patented technology was later renamed TigerLynk.

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