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October 1st, 2018
Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence Division Now Provides Newly Integrated Solutions and Platforms for Autonomous Vehicle Development

CALGARY, Alberta – Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence division (Hexagon PI) is pleased to welcome AutonomouStuff following the completion of the acquisition as announced by Hexagon AB. AutonomouStuff being part of Hexagon PI will boost collaboration between the organizations to provide superior solutions for autonomous vehicle development.

“Combined with Hexagon PI’s leadership in high accuracy, functionally-safe and high-integrity positioning technology, the addition of AutonomouStuff and their offerings is helping our customers to accelerate the development of more comprehensive Autonomous X solutions,” said Michael Ritter, President and CEO of Hexagon PI. “Our expanded capabilities will allow Hexagon PI to meet the industry’s ever growing demand for more robust autonomy solutions.”

Hexagon PI has been an important technology provider to AutonomouStuff for several years, and the two organizations have worked closely together to serve common customers and collaborate on important industry events. As the division grows, AutonomouStuff will continue to function as an independent brand within Hexagon PI.

Founded in 2010, U.S.-based AutonomouStuff is pioneering solutions and platforms for autonomous vehicle development, robotics and data intelligence innovation. Its cutting-edge platforms, which utilize an expansive portfolio of technologies, are deployed in pilot programs worldwide – representing thousands of customers in the automotive and technology sectors across the globe.

“The combined entities now provide the fuel and support for exponential growth while affording us the ability to make continued advances in the mobility space,” said Bobby Hambrick, founder & CEO, AutonomouStuff. “I’m very excited for our shared future.”

 

About AutonomouStuff

AutonomouStuff provides the best R&D platforms, products, software and engineering services to aid in the advancement of robotics and autonomy. Thousands of customers worldwide are using technology and services provided by AutonomouStuff. The top priority for the team at AutonomouStuff is customer success. Customers value the reliability, flexibility and convenience of finding the most cutting-edge modular-based automation software solutions, engineering services, perception, computing, GPS and interface components in one place. For more information, visit www.AutonomouStuff.com.

About Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence division

Hexagon’s Positioning Intelligence division is a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions for assured positioning for land, sea, and air. Its solutions power intelligent positioning ecosystems in vital industries and safety-of-life applications, enabling the advancement of the Autonomous X (cars, UAVs, industrial vehicles, trains, vessels, and more).

The division includes leading brands NovAtel and Veripos. Learn more at hexagonpositioning.com.

Hexagon is a global leader in digital solutions that create Autonomous Connected  Ecosystems (ACE).  Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm:  HEXA  B) has approximately  19,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.5bn EUR.  Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.