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Hexagon Launches new Laser Tracker Line

March 7, 2019 · The ATS600 Metrology-Grade Scanning Laser Tracker provides 3D scanning functionality.

Bringing Order to AI Chaos with Blockchain

March 1, 2019 · Investigating the use of blockchain to democratize artificial intelligence.

Hexagon Kicks off Production Software Business

January 8, 2019 · Vero Software, FASys and SPRING Technologies unite under Hexagon brand to strengthen product offerings.

Hexagon Aims to Strengthen Smart Factory Position with Acquisition of Etalon

January 8, 2019 · Etalon’s solutions continuously monitor and initiate compensation of machine tools, measuring machines, robots and structures to ensure the dimensional accuracy of manufactured parts. 

DE News Roundup: November 2, 2018

November 2, 2018 · MIT launches online experiment to add human perspective on AI training for self-driving cars, Hexagon buys Bricsys, known for DWG-compatible BricsCAD, ANSYS launches new app store, and more.

Hexagon Acquires Bricsys

October 23, 2018 · Hexagon reshapes the drafting marketplace with Bricsys acquisition.

Editor’s Picks: Oct. 11-17, 2018

October 19, 2018 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Hexagon Launches Inspire Software Solution

October 19, 2018 · Software release from Hexagon designed for portable probing and scanning; this new metrology software package targets new users and multi-skilled operators.

CADWorx Design Review Professional Released

October 8, 2018 · CADWorx and Analysis Solutions release solution for model visualization and publishing.

Hexagon Unveils Benchtop CMM

September 17, 2018 · The Optiv Performance 322 coordinate measuring machine combines system flexibility with ISO 10360 Standard-compliant accuracy, company reports.

Editor’s Picks: August 23-29, 2018

August 31, 2018 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Hexagon Debuts Absolute Arm Range

August 29, 2018 · Absolute Arm range of portable measuring arms undergoes its biggest modernization in a decade.

Hexagon Releases PC-DMIS 2018 R2

August 10, 2018 · PC-DMIS 2018 R2 brings workflow improvements and broader support to the Hexagon Manufacturing ecosystem.

Editor’s Picks: July 26-August 1, 2018

August 9, 2018 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

Hexagon Acquires SPRING Technologies

June 20, 2018 · SPRING Technologies will be fully consolidated following regulatory approval.

Editor’s Picks: June 7-13, 2018

June 14, 2018 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

LIVE from HxGN 2018: Surviving the Big Data Avalanche in the IoT Era

June 13, 2018 · Hexagon CEO Ola Rollen kicks off HxGN LIVE 2018, announces new technology Xalt, offers survival strategy for the age of IoT and Big Data.

Hexagon Acquires NEXTSENSE GmbH

May 16, 2018 · NEXTSENSE specializes in solutions that enhance product quality with speed and efficiency at micrometer accuracy in the automotive, railway, steel and aerospace industries.

Metrology for the Masses

April 1, 2018 · Can smaller companies benefit from advanced metrology?

Hexagon to Define Digital Thread Potential at Upcoming Conference

March 20, 2018 · Hexagon's conference programming provides a learning environment where attendees discover how the digital thread weaves design and engineering, production and metrology together into one agile, data-driven ecosystem.


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