Thalix Sentinel

the next generation of

underwater autonomous
system

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR OCEAN INTELLIGENCE
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CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS FOR UNDERWATER OPERATIONS

Breakthrough Innovation in ROV & AUV Drone Technology

We are developing breakthrough innovations in the field of underwater robotics, focusing on next-generation ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles) systems.

ROV – Tethered Precision
Our ROV platforms operate via cable connection, allowing real-time piloting, continuous surface-powered operation, and live video streaming. Their operational depth is defined by tether length, ensuring stable and controlled missions for inspection, intervention, and research.

AUV – Autonomous Exploration
Our AUV systems operate without cables, enabling full autonomy and extended freedom of movement. Designed for high-endurance missions and greater depths, they collect and store mission data, which is retrieved and analyzed upon completion.

We work in close collaboration with leading universities and research institutions, continuously developing new technological solutions to push the boundaries of underwater exploration.

Customer proximity is at the core of our philosophy. We design and tailor each system to meet specific operational requirements, delivering fully customized solutions that respond precisely to every need.

- ABOUT US -

Industrial Strength. Engineering
Depth. Thalix Sentinel.

At Thalix Sentinel, we design advanced industrial ROV and AUV systems built for performance, endurance and mission-critical reliability.

Our focus is clear: high-performance platforms for offshore energy, infrastructure inspection, defense and deep-sea operations where operational precision is essential.

At the core of our innovation lies next-generation propulsion architecture — optimized for thrust density, hydrodynamic stability and precise vector control — integrated with proprietary graphene-based energy systems delivering
higher efficiency, thermal stability and extended endurance.

We design systems that are powerful.
We engineer systems that endure.
We build platforms that lead.

Thalix Sentinel — Where Industrial Engineering Meets

Underwater Intelligence.

BLUENOVA ROV & AUV SCHOOL

Training the Next Generation of Ocean Explorers
- Launching June 2026 in Sardinia -

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- THALIX TEAM -

Thomas Bleiner

Founder

Industrial strategist in propulsion and energy systems, driving technology transfer and market deployment for next-generation autonomous marine platforms.

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Luigi Secondin

Founder & CFO

30+ years in banking, finance and SME advisory. Expert in M&A, structured finance and renewable energy models, supporting strategic growth and institutional positioning.

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Alessandro Gottardo

CAD Developer

30+ years in advanced 3D modeling and reverse engineering. Oversees CAD design, mold production and technical validation, guaranteeing precision and manufacturing integrity across all Thalix platforms.

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Francesca Bonatta

R&D Lab

3D modeling and graphic design specialist with automotive background. Leads visual identity and rapid prototyping, supporting ROV and AUV development through fast validation and additive manufacturing.

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Guido Scarpati

Head of Training

Underwater professional specialized in technical diving, marine training and operational leadership, guiding the next generation of ocean explorers.

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Business Development – Thalix Sentinel & ROV/AUV Academy

 

Thomas Bleiner is an industrial strategist, professional racing driver and technology developer with a background in advanced engineering systems, propulsion architectures, and patented optical and energy technologies.

In 2009, proprietary laser and optical systems developed under his leadership were industrially transferred to the automotive sector, including collaboration with Audi. This milestone reflects a core operating principle:

Engineering must scale. Innovation must industrialize.

Over the years, Bleiner has developed and structured multiple patented technologies in:

  • Advanced propulsion systems
  • Multi-fuel and hydrogen-based energy platforms
  • Graphene-enhanced battery architectures
  • High-efficiency power management systems

These technologies are now being integrated into the next generation of ROV and AUV industrial platforms, with focus on:

  • Increased thrust efficiency
  • Extended underwater endurance
  • Higher energy density
  • Thermal stability
  • Operational robustness

As Business Development Director of Thalix Sentinel and the ROV & AUV School (Sardinia, 2026), he aligns:

  • Intellectual property strategy
  • Industrial partnerships
  • University collaboration
  • Technology transfer
  • Market deployment

The objective is clear:

Position Thalix Sentinel as a European industrial reference in underwater propulsion, energy systems, and autonomous marine platforms.

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Head of Graphic & 3D Development

 

Thalix Sentinel & Mako ROV/AUV School, Francesca Bonatta is a senior graphic designer and 3D modeling specialist with extensive experience in the automotive sector.

With many years of professional activity in high-performance industrial environments, she has consistently supported engineering and development teams through advanced visual communication, technical modeling, and design validation processes.

Within Thalix Sentinel and the Mako ROV/AUV School, she is responsible for:

  • All corporate graphic development
  • Industrial visual identity
  • Technical 3D modeling and part design
  • Prototyping support structures
  • Internal validation of new components

Her expertise bridges communication and engineering.

Francesca designs and manufactures, through advanced 3D printing technologies, functional supports and mechanical components used in the early development stages of ROV and AUV systems. This internal capability significantly accelerates the R&D cycle, allowing:

  • Rapid prototyping
  • Immediate structural validation
  • Functional testing before industrial production
  • Design optimization with direct engineering feedback

Her recent specialization in additive manufacturing has strengthened the company’s ability to internalize critical development phases, reducing external dependency and increasing innovation speed.

Francesca plays a fundamental role in the advancement of the R&D laboratory, ensuring that every new component undergoes structural and practical validation before moving to industrial production.

Her contribution combines precision, technical sensitivity, and industrial discipline — essential elements in the development of next-generation underwater platforms.

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Head of CAD Design & Molds Production – Thalix Sentinel


Senior CAD specialist and surface modeling expert with over 30 years of experience in advanced 3D design and reverse engineering across automotive and industrial sectors. Since 1993 he has specialized in parametric CAD modeling, development of mathematical 3D surfaces and CAM toolpaths for mold manufacturing.

At Thalix Sentinel he oversees the entire engineering pipeline, from concept-to-mathematical model conversion, surface validation and mold development to prototype verification and final production approval, ensuring geometric accuracy and manufacturing readiness of all components.

Throughout his career he has contributed to numerous high-profile automotive and industrial projects, including developments for Aprilia Racing, Moto Guzzi, BMW, Lamborghini, Momo, Speedline and other major engineering programs.

His expertise in advanced surface modeling, reverse engineering and production validation provides the technical backbone for the structural development of Thalix Sentinel’s ROV and AUV platforms.

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Profile Overview

  • Italian underwater professional and sea expert
  • Son of Massimo Scarpati, multiple World and European Champion
  • Actively involved in underwater activities, diving culture, and marine training environments
  • Frequently present at major diving and underwater events (including EUDI Show)

Professional Orientation

Unlike his father, Guido’s profile is less competition-focused and more oriented toward:

  • Training and education
  • Operational underwater activities
  • Technical diving and marine culture promotion
  • Event participation within the diving community

His role has evolved more toward professional leadership, mentorship, and applied underwater expertise rather than elite competitive sport.

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Luigi Secondin brings more than thirty years of executive and advisory experience across the banking, financial services, insurance, credit intermediation and real estate development sectors, with a strong background in strategic consulting, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Following his success in a national public competitive examination, he began his professional journey in the banking sector and subsequently qualified as a Financial Advisor. Over the years, he has held positions of increasing responsibility, leading the establishment and growth of operational structures for investment firms (SIMs), serving as Managing Director of companies active in publishing, television production, marketing and communications, and contributing to major real estate development initiatives.

For many years, he has combined his professional activities with a deep passion for diving and the protection of aquatic environments, with a particular focus on ecosystem conservation, the promotion of knowledge and awareness of the underwater world, and the advancement of marine and underwater technologies supporting scientific research, environmental monitoring, human safety and services dedicated to underwater activities.

He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Fondazione MAU, contributing to initiatives dedicated to animal welfare and to strengthening the relationship between animals and the people who care for them, sharing principles of responsibility, respect and sustainability.

His vision integrates managerial expertise, innovation, social responsibility and environmental stewardship, promoting a culture of diving founded on knowledge, conservation and the responsible enhancement of aquatic heritage through the development of skills and technologies serving the environment, human safety and the sustainable growth of underwater activities.

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