Trimble and TDK Join Forces to Accelerate Precision Navigation
Trimble (NYSE:TRMB) and TDK's InvenSense have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver an advanced navigation solution combining Trimble ProPoint Go engine and RTX correction service with TDK's SmartAutomotive IMUs module.
The integrated solution features quad-frequency GNSS signal support and ASIL-C certified correction data, delivering superior positioning accuracy in all conditions. TDK's IMUs provide high-performance six-axis motion sensing in a compact, low-power format, with components suitable for applications up to ASIL-D safety requirements.
This partnership aims to enhance automated driving capabilities and IoT applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery, with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and safety.
Trimble (NYSE:TRMB) e InvenSense di TDK hanno annunciato una collaborazione strategica per offrire una soluzione di navigazione avanzata che combina il motore Trimble ProPoint Go e il servizio di correzione RTX con il modulo IMU SmartAutomotive di TDK.
La soluzione integrata supporta segnali GNSS a quattro frequenze e fornisce dati di correzione certificati ASIL-C, garantendo un'accuratezza di posizionamento superiore in ogni condizione. Le IMU di TDK offrono un rilevamento del movimento a sei assi ad alte prestazioni in un formato compatto e a basso consumo, con componenti adatti ad applicazioni fino ai requisiti di sicurezza ASIL-D.
Questa partnership mira a migliorare le capacità di guida automatizzata e le applicazioni IoT, inclusi veicoli autonomi, droni e macchinari industriali, con un focus su precisione, affidabilità e sicurezza.
Trimble (NYSE:TRMB) y InvenSense de TDK han anunciado una colaboración estratégica para ofrecer una solución de navegación avanzada que combina el motor Trimble ProPoint Go y el servicio de corrección RTX con el módulo IMU SmartAutomotive de TDK.
La solución integrada cuenta con soporte para señales GNSS de cuatro frecuencias y proporciona datos de corrección certificados ASIL-C, ofreciendo una precisión de posicionamiento superior en todas las condiciones. Las IMU de TDK ofrecen detección de movimiento de seis ejes de alto rendimiento en un formato compacto y de bajo consumo, con componentes adecuados para aplicaciones que requieren hasta seguridad ASIL-D.
Esta asociación busca mejorar las capacidades de conducción automatizada y aplicaciones IoT, incluyendo vehículos autónomos, drones y maquinaria industrial, con un enfoque en precisión, fiabilidad y seguridad.
Trimble (NYSE:TRMB)와 TDK의 InvenSense가 전략적 협력을 발표하여 Trimble ProPoint Go 엔진과 RTX 보정 서비스를 TDK의 SmartAutomotive IMU 모듈과 결합한 첨단 내비게이션 솔루션을 제공합니다.
통합 솔루션은 쿼드 주파수 GNSS 신호 지원과 ASIL-C 인증 보정 데이터를 특징으로 하며, 모든 환경에서 뛰어난 위치 정확도를 제공합니다. TDK의 IMU는 고성능 6축 모션 센싱을 컴팩트하고 저전력 형식으로 제공하며, ASIL-D 안전 요구 사항까지 적용 가능한 구성 요소를 갖추고 있습니다.
이번 파트너십은 자율주행 기능과 IoT 애플리케이션(자율주행차, 드론, 산업용 기계 등)의 정확성, 신뢰성, 안전성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Trimble (NYSE:TRMB) et InvenSense de TDK ont annoncé une collaboration stratégique pour proposer une solution de navigation avancée combinant le moteur Trimble ProPoint Go et le service de correction RTX avec le module IMU SmartAutomotive de TDK.
La solution intégrée prend en charge les signaux GNSS à quatre fréquences et fournit des données de correction certifiées ASIL-C, offrant une précision de positionnement supérieure dans toutes les conditions. Les IMU de TDK fournissent une détection de mouvement six axes haute performance dans un format compact et à faible consommation, avec des composants adaptés aux applications jusqu'aux exigences de sécurité ASIL-D.
Ce partenariat vise à améliorer les capacités de conduite automatisée et les applications IoT, notamment les véhicules autonomes, les drones et les machines industrielles, en mettant l'accent sur la précision, la fiabilité et la sécurité.
Trimble (NYSE:TRMB) und TDKs InvenSense haben eine strategische Zusammenarbeit angekündigt, um eine fortschrittliche Navigationslösung zu liefern, die die Trimble ProPoint Go Engine und den RTX-Korrekturservice mit dem SmartAutomotive IMU-Modul von TDK kombiniert.
Die integrierte Lösung unterstützt Quad-Frequenz-GNSS-Signale und bietet ASIL-C zertifizierte Korrekturdaten, die eine überlegene Positionsgenauigkeit unter allen Bedingungen gewährleisten. Die IMUs von TDK liefern hochleistungsfähige sechsachsige Bewegungserfassung in einem kompakten, energieeffizienten Format, mit Komponenten, die für Anwendungen bis zu ASIL-D Sicherheitsanforderungen geeignet sind.
Diese Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die Fähigkeiten des automatisierten Fahrens und IoT-Anwendungen zu verbessern, einschließlich autonomer Fahrzeuge, Drohnen und Industrieanlagen, mit Fokus auf Genauigkeit, Zuverlässigkeit und Sicherheit.
- Integration of ASIL-C certified correction data enhances safety and reliability
- Solution provides superior positioning accuracy across all conditions including urban canyons and indoor environments
- Partnership expands market reach into automotive, ADAS, and IoT applications
- TDK's IMU components meet highest automotive safety standard (ASIL-D)
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Trimble's partnership with TDK creates a superior positioning solution for autonomous vehicles and IoT, strengthening their automotive market position.
Trimble and TDK's InvenSense have formed a strategic partnership that merges complementary technologies to create an advanced navigation solution with significant market implications. The collaboration combines Trimble's ProPoint Go positioning engine and RTX correction service with TDK's high-precision IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units).
What makes this partnership particularly notable is the ASIL-C certification for Trimble's correction data, which they claim is first-to-market. This automotive safety integrity certification is crucial for autonomous vehicle applications where safety is paramount. The combined solution addresses a critical challenge in autonomous navigation: maintaining precise positioning in challenging environments like urban canyons where GPS signals are often compromised.
The partnership targets high-growth markets including autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial machinery and field robotics. These applications require extremely precise positioning data to function safely and effectively. By integrating TDK's six-axis motion sensors (which combine triaxial accelerometers and gyroscopes) with Trimble's quad-frequency GNSS capabilities, the solution can deliver superior accuracy across varied environmental conditions.
Most impressive is the partners' focus on safety compliance, with TDK's components developed according to ISO 26262 standards and suitable for applications with requirements up to ASIL-D (the highest automotive safety integrity level). This positions their solution favorably against competitors, particularly as regulatory requirements for autonomous systems continue to evolve.
The collaboration builds on what they describe as "almost a decade" of prior work together, suggesting this isn't merely an opportunistic partnership but a deepening of an established relationship between the two technology providers.
Trimble expands its positioning ecosystem through TDK partnership, targeting high-growth autonomous vehicle and IoT markets with safety-certified solutions.
This partnership represents a significant expansion of Trimble's positioning ecosystem and reveals their strategic direction in the precision navigation market. By integrating their ProPoint Go engine and RTX correction service with TDK's motion sensing technology, Trimble is building a more comprehensive positioning platform that addresses the full technology stack needed for next-generation autonomous applications.
The technical implementation merges quad-frequency GNSS signal support from Trimble with TDK's six-axis and optional nine-axis motion sensors. This combination solves a fundamental challenge in precision navigation: maintaining accurate positioning when satellite signals are compromised or unavailable. The multi-sensor fusion approach enables continuous positioning data in environments that would defeat single-technology solutions.
Market positioning is clearly aimed at high-value growth segments including automotive positioning, ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems), C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything), and unmanned vehicles. These markets require centimeter-level accuracy that traditional GPS cannot deliver consistently.
The availability of an evaluation kit indicates the solution is beyond conceptual stages and ready for customer testing. This suggests near-term commercialization potential rather than a distant roadmap announcement.
From a competitive standpoint, the ASIL-C certification for correction data provides a significant differentiation in the automotive sector, where safety certifications are increasingly mandatory. The mention that TDK's components are suitable for applications with requirements up to ASIL-D (the highest automotive safety integrity level) positions this solution for even the most safety-critical applications.
For Trimble, this partnership expands their addressable market beyond their traditional geospatial and construction segments deeper into the rapidly growing autonomous systems space, potentially accelerating their revenue growth trajectory.
New solution delivers high-level accuracy for automotive and IoT applications including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery
The Trimble ProPoint Go positioning engine is designed to deliver high-accuracy position and orientation data by utilizing internationally accessible Trimble correction services. With quad-frequency GNSS signal support and Trimble ProPoint Go's first-in-market Automotive Safety Integrity Level-C (ASIL-C) certified correction data, this positioning ecosystem helps companies enhance their automated driving capabilities with a focus on safety. It also helps drive accuracy for IoT applications such as field robotics.
TDK IMUs integrate a triaxal accelerometer and a triaxal gyroscope in a compact six-axis motion sensor to detect the linear acceleration and angular velocity of vehicles and objects with superior level of accuracy. With its proprietary six-axis and MEMS fabrication platform, TDK inertial sensors enhance applications possibilities thanks to their high-performance, small-size and low-power features.
"Together with TDK we are bringing the power of high-accuracy and precise positioning along with state-of-the art ASIL-certified sensors to help our customers build innovative solutions for automotive and IoT markets," said Olivier Casabianca, vice president, advanced positioning at Trimble. "As we continue to expand our positioning services with TDK and other tier one companies, we are powering the connected world while ensuring the safety and accuracy of connected systems."
Positioning Solutions Built for the Connected World
Key benefits of the ProPoint Go positioning engine and RTX correction with TDK's modules include:
- Accuracy: The synergy between the two solutions delivers superior positioning accuracy under all conditions: open sky, urban canyons and indoor, even in harsh environments and among wide temperature variations.
- Reliability: Customers can rely on consistent and dependable orientation and navigation data, crucial for applications such as autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial machinery.
- Versatility: The integrated solution is adaptable to a wide range of applications, such as automotive positioning, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X), field robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
"Inertial and positioning data have become critical in enabling automation, improving efficiency and monitoring conditions," said Stefano Zanella, automotive motion VP and general manager, TDK. "Building on almost a decade of collaboration with Trimble, we are delighted to take our efforts to the next level: by offering an integrated solution, we empower customers to accelerate deployment, streamline integration and maximize the value of this transformative technology."
The TDK automotive safety IMU components, developed as SEooC according to ISO 26262, are suitable for applications with requirements up to ASIL-D. In addition to its six-axis solution, TDK provides quality-managed solutions that also include a three-axis magnetometer in a nine-axis solution.
Availability
Trimble's ProPoint Go engine and RTX correction service and TDK's IMUs module are available for testing with the Trimble Evaluation Kit. To learn more, visit: https://positioningservices.trimble.com/en/automotive.
To learn more about Trimble's precise positioning technology for automotive and IoT applications, visit https://positioningservices.trimble.com.
To learn more about the TDK 6-axis IMUs for automotive applications, visit invensense.tdk.com/smart automotive. For 9-axis, visit invensense.tdk.com/positionsense, and for industrial applications, visit invensense.tdk.com/smartindustrial.
About TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in
About Trimble
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble, visit: www.trimble.com.
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