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AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a leader in agricultural equipment, announced a new agreement with Hexagon to enhance its guidance systems, marketed as Fuse Guide for Massey Ferguson and Valtra tractors. This system will provide a robust electronic steering solution incorporating NovAtel's SMART7 receiver. Fuse Guide aims to improve precision agriculture adoption, particularly in Brazil by Q2 2023, with further rollout planned in 2024. The collaboration expands on an existing partnership involving Hexagon's global navigation satellite systems. Mark Theuerkauf from AGCO emphasized that this technology could drive higher crop yields and greater operational efficiency for farmers.
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced a new cloud-based metrology reporting software designed to enhance quality control for manufacturing teams. This software consolidates various reporting tools into a single dashboard, allowing users to track real-time part quality trends and receive automated alerts through a mobile-accessible interface.
Manufacturers can analyze critical quality metrics and communicate efficiently with colleagues and supply chain partners. The application integrates with existing software solutions like PC-DMIS and QUINDOS, facilitating seamless data management without requiring new IT installations. This innovation aims to improve productivity and resolve quality issues more swiftly.
Hexagon continues to advance its Nexus Digital Reality Platform, promoting collaboration across manufacturing processes.
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division introduced the PRESTO automated robotic inspection cell on April 18, 2023, aimed at enhancing quality inspection efficiency for manufacturers, particularly in the automotive sector. PRESTO reduces inspection times significantly, allowing for real-time data processing and minimal setup, thus accommodating the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). It integrates advanced 3D scanning and positioning technologies, connecting inspection to the manufacturing ecosystem and optimizing product lifecycles. This user-friendly solution requires no specialized robotics expertise, addressing the industry's labor shortages. By enabling faster adaptation for various parts, PRESTO aims to streamline workflows and reduce time to market, catering to manufacturers facing dynamic market demands.
ETQ, part of Hexagon, announced key milestones for Q1 2023, including the appointment of Vick Vaishnavi as CEO and an expanded global customer base. The company attracted new clients from sectors such as life sciences, aerospace, and packaging, while existing customers increased their use of ETQ Reliance. Enhancements were made to the ETQ Reliance Quality Management System (QMS), improving capabilities for cloud-native solutions. ETQ received industry recognition from Frost & Sullivan, highlighting its consistent growth and innovation in the QMS space. The progress reinforces ETQ's commitment to providing value in quality management and compliance.
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence and Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe have partnered to digitise sustainable automotive-grade polypropylene (PP) compounds. This initiative aims to facilitate the design of lighter, recyclable components, resulting in up to a 60% lower carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics. The new GF-PP materials are engineered for the circular economy, addressing plastic waste issues at the end of a vehicle's life. Their advanced multiscale material modelling technology allows for accurate simulations, expediting the adoption of these sustainable materials in automotive manufacturing.
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division has partnered with Datanomix to integrate the latter's No Operator Input™ production monitoring software. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency and optimize manufacturing processes for Hexagon's global customers. Datanomix's platform simplifies data collection by connecting directly to manufacturing equipment, providing real-time insights without manual data entry. The partnership will enable Hexagon to offer the Datanomix solution as part of its Production Software portfolio, with training provided to customer-facing teams. This development aligns with Hexagon's goals for autonomous manufacturing, promising improved insights and productivity.
ETQ, a part of Hexagon, has appointed Vick Vaishnavi as its new CEO, succeeding Rob Gremley. Vaishnavi, with over three decades of experience in building high-growth SaaS companies, will lead ETQ during its ongoing global expansion and product innovation. Previously, he was a senior executive at Everbridge, where he grew its Critical Event Management business to over $100M in recurring revenue. Vaishnavi's past leadership roles include CEO of Yottaa and Aveksa, where he successfully drove significant growth and acquisitions. The transition took place on January 17, 2023, with Gremley praising Vaishnavi's capability to lead ETQ into its next growth phase.
The latest The Civil Quarterly report from Dodge Construction Network highlights a decline in revenue and profit margin expectations among contractors, with only 53% anticipating revenue growth compared to 66% last quarter. Additionally, 45% expect profit margin increases, down from 51%. A significant 60% of contractors foresee economic downturn impacts on private projects. Supply chain issues persist, with 93% affected by material cost fluctuations. Despite reduced expectations, contractors remain optimistic, with 77% confident about future workloads.
Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into HxGN Connect, its real-time incident center solution. This enhancement allows for the analysis of operational data, providing real-time alerts and insights. Hosted on Microsoft Azure, the platform improves communication and coordination among teams while autonomously detecting trends and anomalies. According to Gartner, this innovation enhances situational awareness for public safety organizations, helping them respond more effectively to emergencies. Hexagon has approximately 23,000 employees and 2022 net sales of around 4.3 billion EUR.
