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The HEXA news page on Stock Titan aggregates company communications and related announcements about Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B), a business that describes itself as a global leader in measurement technologies, digital reality solutions, and positioning technologies. News items highlight how Hexagon applies its sensor, software, and autonomous technologies across manufacturing, construction, mining, autonomous systems, and government-focused operations.
Recent coverage includes updates from Hexagon US Federal, the federal business of Hexagon dedicated to U.S. government customers in defense, intelligence, and civilian sectors. These stories describe leadership appointments, cybersecurity milestones such as achieving CMMC Level 2 certification, and the organization’s role in delivering C4ISR, installation security, GIS, sensing, and position, navigation, and timing solutions in support of national security missions.
Other news items feature Hexagon’s ecosystem of related businesses and partnerships. Examples include ETQ, part of Hexagon, being recognized in research and awards programs for enterprise quality management software and launching new cloud-native quality management offerings for manufacturers. Additional articles describe integrations between Hexagon’s project performance and CAM technologies and partners’ platforms, as well as communications about a proposed software and SaaS spin-off called Octave, which is expected to focus on advanced data analytics and AI-driven solutions.
Investors and observers can use this news page to review how Hexagon presents its strategic direction, technology applications, and collaborations across industrial, quality management, navigation, and federal government domains. By following these updates, readers gain insight into the company’s stated priorities in digital reality, positioning, and autonomous technologies over time.
Hexagon US Federal (B) announced leadership transitions to support operational execution and mission delivery. On January 2, 2026, Elliott Ferguson was appointed President after serving as VP of Geospatial Solutions and being named Chief Operating Officer in 2024; Ferguson will focus on strategic execution, customer delivery and long-term growth. The company also named Phil Chandler VP of Business Operations, Victoria Privett VP of Corporate Services, Greta Brant Director of Contracts and Marc Langlois Director of Sales.
The appointments aim to position Hexagon US Federal to continue delivering solutions amid a potential Octave spinoff from Hexagon AB slated for the first half of 2026, with Octave focused on software, SaaS, analytics and AI-driven offerings.
Hexagon Robotics (NYSE:B) announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft on January 7, 2026 to advance production-ready humanoid robots for manipulation and inspection use cases.
The collaboration will combine Hexagon's sensor fusion, robotics, and spatial intelligence with Microsoft's cloud and AI platforms including Azure, Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence, Azure IoT Operations, and Azure App Service. Initial industry targets are automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics.
Planned focus areas include:
- scaling physical AI frameworks (imitation learning, reinforcement learning, multimodal vision-language-action)
- data management and one-shot imitation learning
- joint customer deployments to move automation from concept to factory floor
Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) announced a new integration with Hexagon's cloud-based Tool Library to deliver verified Kennametal digital tooling data directly into Hexagon's WORKNC CAM software. The integration enables machinists to import realistic 3D models, smart assemblies and scalable tool data to reduce setup time and improve machining accuracy.
Initial support includes solid carbide drills and end mills for WORKNC users, with expansion to additional CAM systems and product lines planned in the coming months. The companies say the collaboration aims to accelerate digitalization of the manufacturing value chain and make validated tooling data more accessible to machine shops worldwide.
ETQ (NYSE:B) was ranked a Front Runner in the Enterprise Quality Management Software Solution Selection Matrix 2025 by LNS Research on Dec 11, 2025. Out of 16 vendors evaluated, ETQ was one of three Front Runners.
LNS cited ETQ Reliance's extensive configurability, a unified workflow engine, strong customer support described as "agile and focused on customer success," and a broad application library. The report highlighted partnerships with Augmentir for frontline integration and Acerta for predictive quality analytics. LNS scored ETQ across Product, Potential, and Presence in its 3P model.
ETQ (NYSE:B) launched ETQ Reliance Go on December 3, 2025, a cloud-native electronic quality management system (EQMS) for small- to mid-sized manufacturers.
The SaaS offering provides a self-service implementation path, simple licensing-only pricing, built-in best-practice templates and on-demand training to enable administrators to deploy without IT or vendor services. Key features include AWS-based infrastructure, preconfigured processes (document control, training, audit, nonconformance), modular apps and automated performance tracking. ETQ Reliance Go is available immediately.
Inertial Sense (B) agreed to be acquired by Hexagon AB (HEXA B), strengthening Hexagon’s assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities for autonomy, aerospace, and defense.
Under the agreement, Inertial Sense will join Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions business area and continue operations there. Inertial Sense has shipped over 30,000 navigation systems worldwide and provides centimeter-level accuracy in compact GNSS+INS products. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Hexagon (B) and Management Controls announced general availability of the EcoSys + myTrack Connector, integrating EcoSys Enterprise Project Performance with MCi myTrack contractor data via EcoSys Connect.
The connector delivers real-time, verified contractor actuals into EcoSys—including labor, equipment, and materials—for STOs and capital projects, automating contractor cost flows, eliminating manual reconciliations, enabling force reporting, improving forecasting accuracy, accelerating project closeouts, and reducing financial leakage. Implementation support is available worldwide in partnership with FTI Consulting.
Hexagon US Federal, the federal arm of Hexagon, has confirmed its commitment to supporting national security missions amid organizational changes. The company addressed its strategic position following Hexagon's planned spin-off of Octave, expected in early 2026. The spin-off will include Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial and Asset Lifecycle Intelligence divisions, along with Bricsys and ETQ units.
Hexagon US Federal will maintain a unique dual alignment, supporting both Octave's portfolio and Hexagon's continuing operations. This position enables the company to accelerate growth in SaaS offerings for public safety and geospatial intelligence while supporting established technologies like Leica Geosystems and Position, Navigation and Timing solutions.
ETQ, a division of Hexagon (HEXA), has been shortlisted for the 2025 A.I. Awards in the Best Use of AI in Manufacturing category. The recognition comes for their ETQ Reliance® Predictive Quality Analytics (PQA) solution, developed in partnership with Acerta.
The PQA solution leverages machine learning to analyze manufacturing data, detect potential defects early, and provide proactive solutions to quality issues. The AI-driven system helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and manage risk by identifying production problems earlier and enabling faster resolution.
Hexagon US Federal (HEXA) has successfully achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, validating its robust cybersecurity infrastructure and data protection capabilities. This certification confirms the company's compliance with the Department of Defense's stringent cybersecurity standards.
According to Executive Director of Information Technology Lisa Vaughan, this milestone demonstrates the company's commitment to maintaining secure systems for defense and federal partners. Hexagon US Federal plans to continue investing in cybersecurity practices to address evolving threats and support the defense industrial base.
