Surveying Industry News

Hexagon has officially completed its acquisition of Inertial Sense, a specialized provider of inertial measurement technology. The transaction, finalized on April 30, 2026, represents a significant strategic expansion of Hexagon's capabilities in inertial navigation and positioning solutions for the surveying industry.

NovAtel, operating under Hexagon's surveying division, has released Version 11.1 of its Waypoint Post-Processing Software portfolio, marking another iteration in the company's efforts to enhance post-processing capabilities for surveying professionals. The update reflects ongoing development in software solutions designed to support positioning and survey applications.

NovAtel has published insights into the advancing integration of GNSS and inertial navigation systems, addressing how these complementary technologies are being combined to serve contemporary surveying and positioning needs. The evolution reflects industry-wide efforts to overcome limitations of individual systems when deployed separately.

NovAtel has published a comprehensive overview of file formats supported by its surveying and positioning equipment through its technical documentation portal. The resource serves as a reference guide for professionals working with NovAtel's hardware and software solutions.

NovAtel has updated its documentation portal to better serve surveying professionals and positioning technology users. The platform consolidation aims to improve accessibility to technical resources and product information.

NovAtel has implemented enhanced authentication measures for its documentation portal, reflecting the company's commitment to securing user access and information management. The update aims to provide surveying professionals with improved security protocols when accessing technical resources and product documentation.