Hexagon AB

Hexagon AB (publ), a company based in Stockholm, Sweden, delivers advanced information technology solutions globally, catering to both industrial and geospatial sectors. The organization’s operations are divided into two main business units. The Industrial Enterprise Solutions (IES) segment provides sophisticated metrology systems that incorporate in-sensor technology for accurate measurements. This division also develops extensive software applications for computer-aided design (CAD), manufacturing (CAM), and engineering (CAE). Their product portfolio includes precision instruments such as coordinate measuring machines, laser trackers, and scanners, alongside industrial metrology software and operations management tools. These are primarily utilized in industries like electronics manufacturing, power generation, automotive, and aerospace and defense. Concurrently, the Geospatial Enterprise Solutions (GIS) segment specializes in sensors designed for data capture from ground and aerial platforms, complemented by satellite-based positioning technologies. It also produces GIS software essential for creating three-dimensional maps and digital models, facilitating informed decision-making in diverse fields such as surveying, construction, public safety, and agriculture. This segment's offerings encompass laser scanners, airborne cameras, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), mobile mapping solutions, and high-precision positioning services. Clients in surveying, infrastructure development, natural resources management, public safety, and aerospace and defense benefit from these technologies. Established in 1975, the company was initially known as Eken Industri & Handel AB before officially adopting the name Hexagon AB (publ) in 1993.