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Design & Simulation Software Guide
In this Special Issue, Digital Engineering presents its inaugural guide to design and simulation software vendors, including listings for CAD, CAM, simulation, generative design, PLM, rendering and visualization, design for additive manufacturing,…
Hexagon is launching a new Robotics division, leveraging its expertise in measurement technologies, AI and autonomous systems to advance humanoid robotics and help customers achieve autonomy, the company reports.
"Robotics has always been a core innovation pillar at Hexagon," says Norbert Hanke, interim president and CEO, Hexagon. "From total stations and drones for construction to laser trackers for manufacturing and off-road autonomy for mining and agriculture, we have continuously pioneered accurate autonomous systems leveraging robotics. Today, we are taking the next step by creating a dedicated robotics division to leverage investments we have made over the last few years and develop autonomous solutions to complement a shrinking, ageing, and changing workforce."
Hexagon's Robotics division will focus on industrial applications and leverage its expertise in manufacturing, automotive, aviation, energy, warehousing, and logistics markets, the company says.
To lead this new division, Hexagon has appointed Arnaud Robert as president of Hexagon's Robotics division. A global strategic leader with 25 years of experience and a background in AI, Arnaud has led business transformations across six industries, launched global products, and scaled several businesses from inception to becoming profit centers. He has a PhD in computer science from the Swiss Institute of Technology Lausanne.(EP
"Hexagon is the world's leader in measurement technology and positioning solutions, which will be a key differentiator in this fast-growing market," says Robert. "I am honoured to lead this groundbreaking division alongside the team and build autonomous robotics solutions that leverage the most recent advances in robotics and AI with the goal of redefining efficiency, intelligence and automation across several industries."
As president, Arnaud will lead the R&D, product, commercial, operations, partnerships and support functions and drive the next phase of Hexagon's robotics innovation. Arnaud will report to Hanke, and will be a member of the executive management team.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Hexagon is considered a global leader in measurement technologies. The company aims to bridge the physical and digital worlds with solutions in discrete manufacturing, reality capture, and positioning solutions.
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