Hexagon has acquired Septentrio NV, a manufacturer of GPS/GNSS positioning technology for autonomy and mission-critical applications.
Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division, which includes positioning solutions provider NovAtel, is producing end-to-end solutions to advance autonomy platforms such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The acquisition of Septentrio will strengthen Hexagon’s position as a leader in resilient, assured positioning solutions, and will provide users with greater accessibility to high-accuracy positioning technology with a size-, weight-, and power-optimized platform.
The combined portfolios will accelerate the adoption of autonomous systems and address the needs of emerging high-growth segments such as robotics, UAVs, autonomy and other mission-critical applications.
Septentrio, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, will continue its business model of supplying state-of-the-art GNSS technology to its large base of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) users.
Gordon Dale, President of Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division, commented, “Combining Hexagon’s extensive positioning portfolio with Septentrio’s innovative GNSS platforms will provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions, enabling autonomy and mission-critical applications for diverse markets. This strategic step allows us to push boundaries to deliver technology and products with the lowest SWaP, putting Hexagon at the forefront of the industry.”
Antoon De Proft, CEO of Septentrio, added, “We are excited to join Hexagon to leverage our combined strengths and deliver greater value to our customers, employees and stakeholders. This will accelerate innovation, and we look forward to the many opportunities ahead.”
