(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
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Tagged advanced airborne mapping, airborne mapping, airborne sensors, Anders Svensson, autonomous solutions, Calgary, CANADA, data delivery systems, data fusion, Digital Twins, Disaster Response, emergency responders, fire hotspot detection, flight planning tools, forestry mapping, geology mapping, georeferenced thermal imagery, geospatial data, Geosystems, ground surface assessment, Henning Sandfort, Hexagon, Hexagon AB, Hexagon acquires ITRES to expand airborne hyperspectral and thermal mapping capabilities, Hexagon Builds More Complete Airborne Mapping Platform Through ITRES Hyperspectral and Thermal Sensor Deal, Hexagon Expands Hyperspectral and Thermal Imaging Portfolio With Acquisition of Canada-Based ITRES, Hexagon Strengthens Infrastructure and Geospatial Business With ITRES Acquisition, hyperspectral imaging, Infrastructure & Geospatial Business Area, ITRES, ITRES Research Limited, lidar, LiDAR point clouds, material identification, measurement technologies, minerals mapping, multi-sensor geospatial data, multispectral data, Nasdaq Stockholm, object classification, optical imagery, positioning solutions, Scanning & Mapping Division, Stockholm, Sweden, temperature analysis, thermal data, thermal imaging, thermal property detection, Tom Hull, urban heat mapping, Water Quality Monitoring, wetlands mapping
(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
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Industrial, Investment, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Annual General Meeting, bank nominee, broker nominee, class A ordinary shares, class B ordinary shares, conversion process, CUSIP G22845 104, Depository Trust Company, Euroclear Sweden, Hexagon, Hexagon AB, Hexagon Shareholders Receive Octave Intelligence Shares Through Approved Distribution and SDR Program, ISIN IE0003YHD8K8, ISIN SE0028329433, listed securities, Nasdaq New York, NASDAQ Stock Market®, Nasdaq Stockholm, Octave, Octave Intelligence plc, Octave Intelligence SDRs Begin Trading on Nasdaq Stockholm as Class B Shares Prepare for Nasdaq New York Listing, Octave Intelligence Sets Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq New York Trading Framework Following Hexagon Share Distribution, OCTV, OCTV SDB, record date, SDR program, SDRs, SEB, Series A shares, Series B shares, settlement systems, share distribution, shareholder distribution, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Swedish depository receipts, trading commencement
(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
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, aerospace MRO, Anders Svensson, Andreas Renulf, Baker Hughes, computed tomography, Hexagon AB, Hexagon to Acquire Waygate Technologies in $1.45 Billion Deal Expanding Global Non Destructive Testing Capabilities, industrial inspection, industrial technology, Manufacturing Intelligence, metrology, NDT, Non-Destructive Testing, radiography, remote visual inspection, Waygate Technologies
(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
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Tagged Corporate Restructuring, financial markets, Hexagon AB, Hexagon Advances Strategic Spin Off of Octave Intelligence with Planned Nasdaq Listings and Shareholder Distribution, Investor Day 2026, Lex Asea, Nasdaq Global Select Market, Nasdaq Stockholm, Octave Intelligence plc, public listing, Registration Statement Form 10, SDR program, SEC filing, share distribution, shareholders, spin-off, Swedish depository receipts
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has appointed Renée Rädler as Chief People Officer, a newly created executive role effective April 2026, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening its organisational framework and people strategy. Rädler, who has been with Hexagon since 2017 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Anders Svensson, Chief People Officer, corporate leadership changes, dormakaba, executive appointment, global HR leadership, Hexagon AB, HR governance, Manufacturing Intelligence, organisational strategy, Renée Rädler, Renée Rädler to Join Hexagon Executive Team as Company Advances Next Phase of Growth and Cultural Transformation, succession planning, SwissBenelux, Switzerland based executive, talent attraction and retention
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced that its planned spin-off entity, Octave Intelligence Limited, has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a key milestone in the proposed separation. The move is intended … Read the full press release
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Tagged Carve-Out Financials, Form 10, Hexagon AB, IFRS, industrial technology, Nasdaq Global Select Market, Nasdaq Stockholm, Octave Intelligence Files SEC Registration as Hexagon Prepares Strategic Spin-Off for Operational Intelligence Business, Octave Intelligence Limited, operational intelligence, Public Sector Solutions, SaaS, SEC, software company, spin-off, Transaction Perimeter Approach, U.S. GAAP, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has appointed Enrique Patrickson as its new Chief Financial Officer, with the transition expected to be completed by July 2026. Patrickson joins from private equity firm Triton and brings extensive experience from senior financial and strategy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Anders Svensson, ASSA ABLOY, CFO appointment, Chief Financial Officer, corporate finance, Electrolux, Enrique Patrickson, executive leadership, Executive Management Team, Hexagon AB, Hexagon Appoints Enrique Patrickson as CFO to Support Next Phase of Profitable Growth, leadership transition, Norbert Hanke, people and culture, profitable growth, PwC, STRATEGY, Triton, Viaplay
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has appointed Norbert Hanke as interim CFO following the departure of David Mills, who steps down for personal reasons but will remain as Financial Advisor until February 2026. Hanke, a Hexagon veteran since 2001 with extensive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Anders Svensson, appointment, Brown & Sharpe, Chief Financial Officer, corporate governance, David Mills, finance leadership, financial performance, Hexagon AB, interim CFO, leadership, leadership transition, Manufacturing Intelligence, Norbert Hanke
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has officially appointed Anders Svensson as President and CEO, effective 20 July 2025. He succeeds Norbert Hanke, who now transitions to Group Executive Vice President, focusing on people, culture, and strategic ventures. Svensson brings a forward-looking vision … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI in industry, Anders Svensson, appointment, autonomy, CEO Appointment, corporate transition, Digital Twins, executive leadership, global leadership, Group Executive Vice President, Hexagon, Hexagon AB, innovation strategy, leadership, measurement technologies, Norbert Hanke, people and culture, robotics
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB is divesting non-core elements of its SIG division—mainly U.S. Federal IT services, geospatial data production, ruggedized hardware, and a niche API reseller business—to Bart & Associates. These units contributed about USD 90 million in 2024 revenues. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 16 MEUR non-recurring costs, 90 MUSD revenue, API reseller business, Bart & Associates, carve-out July 2025, cyber assurance, geospatial data production, H1 2026 IPO, Hexagon AB, mapping services, non-core divestments, Octave separation, partnership, public safety business, ruggedized hardware, SIG division, situational awareness, software portfolio focus, US Federal IT services
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB will acquire French aerial-mapping firm APEI—operator of a private survey aircraft fleet across Europe and Africa—to expand its geospatial content capabilities. APEI’s longstanding partnership with Hexagon includes contributions to the Hexagon Content Program and HxDR platform. … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, aerial mapping, Africa, APEI, elevation models, Europe, France, geospatial data, Geosystems Division, Hexagon AB, Hexagon Content Program, HxDR, Norbert Hanke, partnership, private survey aircraft, regulatory approvals
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB’s Nomination Committee has proposed key changes to its Board of Directors ahead of the AGM on 5 May 2025. The proposals include electing Tomas Eliasson as a new independent board member and appointing Björn Rosengren as … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Industrial, Management, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 5 May 2025, accounting, AGM, Annual General Meeting, ASSA ABLOY, Björn Rosengren, board changes, Boliden, Brett Watson, CFO, Electrolux, Elekta, finance, Hexagon AB, John Brandon, Millicom, Nomination Committee, Ola Rollén, Sandvik, Seco Tools, Telia, Tomas Eliasson, Uppsala University
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced its acquisition of Septentrio NV, a leading provider of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. This acquisition will combine Septentrio’s advanced GNSS platform with Hexagon’s broader positioning solutions, including sensor fusion and anti-jamming technologies, enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Belgium, Business, Industrial, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, anti-jamming, Autonomous Solutions division, Autonomous systems, autonomy, Belgium, correction services, GNSS technologies, Hexagon, Hexagon AB, high accuracy, Leuven, mission-critical applications, Norbert Hanke, OEM customers, perception technologies, positioning solutions, Resilient Assured Positioning, robotics, sensor fusion, Septentrio NV, swap, UAVs
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB announces its first-quarter 2024 financial results, demonstrating a 3% organic revenue growth and a 1% increase in net sales compared to the previous year. The company achieved an adjusted gross margin of 66.5% and a 1% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Financial, First Quarter 2024, Hexagon AB, investment
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB, a leading provider of digital reality solutions, has announced an agreement to divest its Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI) business, known as Tesa, to Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Company Ltd. This move aligns with Hexagon’s strategic focus … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Financial, Hangzhou Great Star Industrial, Hexagon AB, investment, partnership, PMI Business, Tesa
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB’s Nomination Committee has put forth the recommendation to appoint Annika Falkengren and Ralph Haupter as independent members of Hexagon’s Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 29, 2024. Annika Falkengren, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Annika Falkengren, appointment, Board Members, Hexagon AB, leadership, Lombard Odier, Ralph Haupter
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, has acquired HARD-LINE, a fast-growing company specializing in mine automation and remote-control technology. HARD-LINE’s expertise lies in remote control solutions that enable the tele-remote operation of heavy machinery from secure … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, autonomous technologies, combining sensor, digital reality solutions, HARD-LINE, heavy machinery, Hexagon AB, HxGN Autonomous Mining, HxGN MineProtect, HxGN Underground Mining, mine automation, mine production optimisation, mining automation, Paolo Guglielmini, remote-control technology, software
(IN KÜRZE) Hexagon AB, ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Digital-Reality-Lösungen, hat zwei neue Ernennungen bekannt gegeben: Eva Carranza als Head of Sustainability und Tom Hull als Head of Investor Relations. Carranza, derzeit Global Director ESG & Sustainability für den Geschäftsbereich … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, has announced two new appointments: Eva Carranza as Head of Sustainability and Tom Hull as Head of Investor Relations. Carranza, who is currently Global Director ESG & Sustainability for … Read the full press release
(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 22-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B), ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Digital-Reality-Lösungen, kombiniert Sensor-, Software- und autonome Technologien, hat die Veröffentlichung seines brandneuen Leica BLK360 Laserscanners der nächsten Generation angekündigt, der darauf abzielt, die Geschwindigkeit … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Media, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Architecture, autonomous technologies, construction, data collection, digital reality, environmental applications, Hexagon AB, HxGN Live Global 2022, Kristin Christensen, Leica BLK360, Maria Luthström, Ola Rollén, public planning, reality capture, sensor, Smart Digital Realities, software, Thomas Harring
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