Hexagon

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence business has launched OPC UA support in SpatialAnalyzer, enabling real-time precision metrology data to be integrated directly into automated production and assembly workflows. The update connects high-precision laser measurement with industrial control systems used by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme have entered a multi-year partnership to modernise motorcycle racing measurement, homologation and compliance checks for the FIM Superbike World Championship. FIM technical assessors are now using Hexagon’s Absolute Arm 7-Axis portable … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hyundai Construction Equipment and Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, have made the Leica MC1 3D machine control system available as an aftermarket option for Hyundai’s HD130A series dozers. The retrofit supports all 2D and 3D configurations, including on-cab … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has acquired ITRES Research Limited, a Calgary-based specialist in airborne hyperspectral and thermal imaging systems, to strengthen its advanced airborne mapping and multi-sensor geospatial data capabilities. The acquisition combines ITRES’ hyperspectral and thermal sensors with Hexagon’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Production Software Division has acquired Planit Canada, the world’s second-largest reseller of Cabinet Vision, to strengthen its direct position in the Canadian woodworking software market and expand its North American growth opportunities. Founded in 2008, Planit Canada … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has completed the distribution of shares in its wholly owned subsidiary Octave Intelligence plc to Hexagon shareholders after the transaction was approved at the company’s Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2026. Shareholders registered on the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a new version of NCSIMUL featuring Selective Simulation technology designed to speed up NC program verification and optimisation for complex machining operations. The new GPU-accelerated Rest Stock Preview capability enables programmers to inspect intermediate machining … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has partnered with Hexagon Robotics to develop key components for humanoid robots and integrate these systems into its global production network. The collaboration focuses on high-precision rotary actuators based on Schaeffler’s award-winning platform, combining advanced motors, electronics, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has released an updated version of EDGECAM designed to help manufacturers prepare and verify CNC programs more quickly and efficiently. The new features include significantly faster simulation rewind capabilities, enhanced 3D simulation sharing through Live Job Reports, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has announced the acquisition of Waygate Technologies from Baker Hughes for approximately $1.45 billion, significantly expanding its presence in the non-destructive testing market. The deal integrates advanced inspection technologies with Hexagon’s precision measurement and software capabilities, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched an upgraded version of its PULSE environmental monitoring solution for coordinate measuring machine environments. The enhanced system expands its sensing capabilities to track environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, vibration, shock, and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s next-generation Vehicle Intervention System has successfully passed the University of Pretoria’s TRL4 testing, becoming the first open-pit Level 9 collision prevention solution to achieve this milestone. The independent verification confirms its ability to detect hazards and automatically … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has proposed the spin-off and public listing of Octave Intelligence plc, with shareholders set to receive one Octave share for every ten Hexagon shares, subject to approval at the April 2026 AGM. Octave’s Class B shares … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched APOLLO, an AI-driven platform designed to enhance the management of metrology assets by enabling predictive maintenance and real-time condition monitoring. The system analyzes machine behavior, environmental conditions, and operational data to detect anomalies … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced that its subsidiary Octave will host an Investor Day in New York City on March 26, 2026, as the company prepares for its planned spin-off and transition into an independent publicly traded entity. The event … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a new version of its Geomagic Freeform software, introducing a subscription pricing model that lowers the entry cost by 66 percent and makes the advanced 3D sculpting platform more accessible to independent designers and smaller … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s global Robot Generation study highlights significant differences in how people around the world perceive robotics, with anxiety levels strongly linked to how frequently individuals encounter robots in daily life. The survey of 18,000 participants across nine countries … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems and Liebherr are extending their collaboration by integrating Leica’s sensor chain as a standard factory feature in Liebherr’s Generation 8 excavators, providing built-in 2D machine control and enabling seamless upgrades to advanced 3D solutions. The move … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been recognized in a Gartner analysis as a leading contender in the growing Earth intelligence AI market, highlighting the company’s integration of geospatial technologies, Earth observation, and artificial intelligence to deliver advanced analytical insights. The recognition … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon and the Australian Club Consortium have introduced a cloud-hosted dispatch platform powered by HxGN OnCall and Microsoft Azure, modernising how roadside assistance is managed across Australia. The solution connects five major motoring clubs through a secure, nationally … Read the full press release →