Case Study | Coldbore
Harnessing Innovation for Field Operations
Revolutionizing a System for Autonomous Frac Completions
Overview
In the realm of frac completions, field operators juggle a complex array of equipment and data. Delivering efficiency while ensuring safety poses a significant challenge in this high-pressure industry.
Integrating new technology in frac operations has been cautiously optimistic. The industry, where time is critical, demands solutions
that enhance productivity without disrupting
the workflow.
Cold Bore Technology created SmartPAD, an innovative autonomous system for frac completions. It was evident that customers needed a system that could not only innovate but also adapt and grow with the industry.
Umbrage collaborated with Cold Bore to redesign and build their SmartPAD - the world’s first and only autonomous frac-completion master control system.
Our Approach
Merging Data Mastery
with Machinery
Client Need
Cold Bore needed to re-architect and scale both their product and their product development team to deliver on a rapidly growing client base.
Product Definition
Tailored from the Start
The Umbrage team honed in on frac workflow intricacies and defined SmartPAD’s new features to enhance autonomy and user experience in the field.
Product Development
From Idea
to Action
We leapt towards practicality—building essential, scalable features that pave the way for a transformative impact and insight around frac completions.
Industrialization
Scaling for Tomorrow
To support scaling up, we re-architected the back-end application, fortified SmartPAD’s hosting and DevOps to meet increasing customer volume, ensuring reliable performance and long-term product support.
The Results
Setting a New Bar in Frac Completions
The Result
Optimizing Operations & Security
Umbrage and Cold Bore Technology transformed frac operations with SmartPAD, creating a unified data platform that streamlined field efficiency and secured operations.
Our collaboration delivered rapid data processing, a 38% increase in SmartPAD use, 43% growth in revenue, and set a new standard for operational security and performance in the industry.
Features Overview
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Designed and implemented a new user interface resulting in better engagement and usability
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Defined quarterly goals for precise tracking
and accountability
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Developed key features for SmartPAD, ensuring scalability and growth
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Rolled out CloudEdge hosting to meet expanding demand
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Enhanced DevOps to improve security, scale, and efficiency
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Supported the hiring, training, and implementation of internal product development team
Our partnership reshaped their product and redefined what it means for Cold Bore to deliver a seamless frac completion B2B service.
70
%
Increase in
full-time
employees
43
%
Growth in
revenue
38
%
Increased deployments of SmartPADs
30
%
Reduced real-time data processing