About
Hexagon AB engages in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. It provides information technologies solutions that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications. The company operates through the following business segments: Geospatial Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Enterprise Solutions. The Geospatial Enterprise Solutions segment engages in planning, construction and maintenance of infrastructure, mining, agriculture and public safety. The Industrial Enterprise Solutions segment includes measurement and quality inspection of complex parts, as well as design and operation of engineering facilities.
Hexagon Metrology Israel Ltd (rebranded to Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence) was created in 2007 after the acquisition of CogniTens, a provider of comprehensive dimensional measurement solutions. The center focuses on improving engineering and manufacturing processes in the automotive andother manufacturing industries.
Other development activities of Hexagon in Israel are operated by Intergraph Israel Software Development Center (Hexagon's Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division). Intergraph is an American company that was acquired by Hexagon in 2010. It provides software development, engineering solutions, and spatial GIS to a variety of fields including telecommunications, transportation, shipping, and petrochemical plants.
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- When did Hexagon become a publicly traded company?
- Hexagon went public on the OMX exchange in June 2002.
- What was Hexagon's first acquisition in Israel?
- Hexagon acquired CogniTens, an Israeli 3D optics startup, in September 2007. This acquisition led to the creation of Hexagon Metrology Israel Ltd.
- What was the purpose of establishing Hexagon Metrology Israel Ltd?
- Hexagon Metrology Israel Ltd, created in 2007 after the acquisition of CogniTens, focuses on improving engineering and manufacturing processes, particularly in the automotive and other manufacturing industries.
- When did Hexagon acquire Intergraph, and what is its role in Hexagon's Israeli operations?
- Hexagon acquired the American company Intergraph in 2010. Intergraph Israel Software Development Center operates other development activities for Hexagon in Israel, specifically for its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division, providing software development and engineering solutions.
- What was the name change for Hexagon Metrology in November 2015?
- In November 2015, Hexagon Metrology rebranded to Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.
- What is Hexagon's primary business focus?
- Hexagon AB engages in sensor, software, and autonomous solutions, providing information technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial and industrial enterprise applications.
- What was a notable partnership or client for Hexagon's 3D technology in 2015?
- In August 2015, Lockheed Martin announced it would use Hexagon's 3D technology to verify F-35 production quality.
- What is the approximate number of employees Hexagon has in Israel?
- Hexagon has between 51 and 200 employees in Israel, with an exact count of 68.