Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial
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Hexagon AB is a multinational industrial technology company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and a global leader in digital reality solutions that combine sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. The company provides integrated solutions spanning metrology, reality capture, positioning, and enterprise software used across industries including manufacturing, construction, agriculture, mining, aerospace, and public safety. Hexagon is publicly traded on Nasdaq Stockholm and has approximate...
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Ideal Customer
- The division's sweet spot is large enterprise, government, and public sector organizations that manage mission-critical infrastructure and require resilient, data-driven decision-making at scale.
- Core customer profiles include major metropolitan and national public safety agencies (police, fire, EMS dispatch centers), national ministries of defense (it supports 24+ departments/ministries worldwide), Fortune 500 utilities and energy companies, national and regional transportation authorities, and government agencies at the local, regional, and national level across 100+ countries.
Key Differentiators
- Hexagon Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial claims to be the global leader in public safety solutions, protecting over 1 billion people through its computer-aided dispatch and public safety platform, and serving 60%+ of Global Fortune 500 companies (via the broader Octave/Hexagon portfolio).
- The division's core differentiator is combining deep location intelligence and GIS capabilities (developed over 45+ years since the first infrastructure GIS in 1974) with mission-critical operational software across public safety, defense, utilities, and transportation — an integrated breadth that few competitors can match.
Industries Served
- The division serves public safety (law enforcement, fire, EMS, via computer-aided dispatch and records management), defense and intelligence (command and control, mission planning, multi-domain situational awareness), utilities and communications (electricity, gas, telecommunications, and water network planning and grid operations), transportation (aviation, maritime, rail, and road planning and safety), and government (land administration, natural resources, census, and smart city initiatives).
- Additional verticals include conservation and environmental management, maritime port operations, and physical security for facilities such as banks, airports, and seaports.
Service Coverage
- Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division operates globally, with its divisional headquarters in Madison, Alabama (USA), and employee presence across 6 continents including North America, Europe, and Asia.
- As part of Hexagon AB, the division's solutions have aided government services in more than 100 countries, with deployments spanning banks, utility companies, airports, seaports, city centers, and transportation agencies worldwide.
Partnerships
- Hexagon has a deep strategic partnership with Microsoft, including hosting its Nexus digital industrial platform on Microsoft Azure, integrating the Azure OpenAI Service into manufacturing applications, co-developing the open-source Fluid Framework for real-time manufacturing data sharing with Microsoft 365, and offering solutions through the Azure Marketplace.
- The Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division operates formal partner programs including a Geospatial Reseller Programme and a Safety & Infrastructure partner program for systems integrators, software companies, and consulting organizations, with partners such as FlowMSP (fire incident pre-planning) and global defense/aerospace firms like NAICO Malaysia and WB Group.
Company Size & Ownership
- Hexagon AB as a whole employed approximately 24,800 people across 50 countries as of 2024, with net sales of approximately 5.4 billion EUR (~$5.85 billion USD).
- The Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division itself is listed with 5,001–10,000 employees on Crunchbase, and 10,001+ on LinkedIn.
Compliance & Certifications
- Hexagon's Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division (now Octave) holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (information security management), ISO 27017 (cloud security), ISO 9001:2015 (quality management), and SOC 2 Type II certifications across its cloud product portfolio.
- The GeoCloud platform specifically documents SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and CSA STAR Level 1 compliance.
Compiled from public sources by VenSearch · Last researched October 14, 2026
Offerings
14 offeringsAirborne Mapping Hardware (Leica Geosystems)
Hexagon's Geosystems division offers advanced airborne mapping sensors and systems, including hybrid imaging and LiDAR instruments such as the Leica CityMapper-2, Leica MultiMapper, and Leica ContentMapper, for efficiently digitalizing cities, countries, and large-scale geospatial projects. These sensors enable fast, comprehensive aerial data collection for applications including city modeling, corridor mapping, infrastructure inspection, and post-event assessment. The systems are designed for deployment on helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft, often enabling pilot-only operation.
Autonomous Solutions & GNSS Positioning (NovAtel, Veripos, AutonomouStuff)
Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions business area, operating under brands NovAtel, Veripos, and AutonomouStuff, delivers high-precision GNSS/INS positioning, correction services, sensor fusion, anti-jamming and anti-spoofing solutions for land, sea, and air applications. These solutions enable assured autonomy and positioning for autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture, defense, automotive ADAS, marine, and oil and gas industries. The division's technologies include GNSS receivers, smart antennas, inertial navigation systems, and global GNSS correction services achieving centimeter-level accuracy.
BricsCAD (CAD Software by Bricsys, part of Hexagon)
BricsCAD, developed by Bricsys (part of Hexagon), is a DWG-based computer-aided design platform supporting 2D drafting, 3D modeling, mechanical design, sheet metal design, and building information modeling (BIM) in a single system. It offers AI-driven productivity tools, cloud-based collaboration through the Bricsys 24/7 platform, and flexible licensing, making it a cost-effective alternative for designers, engineers, and BIM professionals. BricsCAD is available in multiple configurations and is widely used across architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries in over 80 countries.
CAD/CAM & Production Software (ESPRIT, ESPRIT EDGE, WORKNC, etc.)
Hexagon's CAD/CAM software portfolio enables manufacturers to generate, manage, and optimize CNC machining toolpaths for efficient production. Key products include ESPRIT EDGE (AI-powered CAM with digital twin technology for high-value machining), ESPRIT (CAM for Swiss-type CNC machines), WORKNC (CAM for molds and dies), EDGECAM, ALPHACAM, RADAN, and DESIGNER (CAD for CAM). These solutions support 2- to 5-axis milling, multi-axis turning, wire EDM, and additive manufacturing workflows.
Hexagon Content Program (HxGN Content Program)
The Hexagon Content Program is a leading provider of high-resolution aerial imagery and 3D geospatial data for locations worldwide, captured using advanced airborne sensors such as the Leica CityMapper-2 and Leica ContentMapper. This data service provides on-demand aerial imagery, LiDAR data, and large-scale 3D models available for purchase through the HxDR platform. It is used by architects, city planners, surveyors, engineers, and other professionals for urban planning, construction, smart city initiatives, and environmental monitoring.
Hexagon MinePlan (Mining Software Suite)
Hexagon MinePlan is a comprehensive life-of-mine planning and management software suite continuously developed for mining professionals since 1970, used by hundreds of surface and underground mines worldwide. The suite covers the full mining value chain including resource geology, grade control, open-pit and underground engineering, short- and long-term scheduling, drill and blast design, survey data management, and reclamation planning. MinePlan integrates 3D visualization, CAD, block modeling, reserve estimation, and schedule optimization tools to empower surveyors, geologists, and engineers with connected data workflows.
HxDR (Digital Reality Cloud Platform)
HxDR is Hexagon's cloud-native platform for storage, visualization, and collaboration of reality capture and geospatial data at any scale. It creates accurate digital representations of the real world through the seamless combination of reality capture data from airborne, ground, and mobile sensors, and powers the Reality Cloud Studio SaaS application. The platform integrates advanced visualization technologies, AI, and machine learning to provide immersive 3D digital twins, and also serves as the host for the Hexagon Content Program, offering on-demand high-resolution aerial imagery and geospatial data for purchase.
Leica Geosystems Surveying & Measurement Solutions
Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon's Geosystems division, provides precision measurement, surveying, and geospatial solutions including total stations, GNSS/GPS instruments, levels, laser scanners, and mobile mapping systems for professionals in infrastructure, construction, surveying, and mapping industries worldwide. Products include robotic total stations (e.g., Leica TS20), the AP20 AutoPole, the iCON construction layout system, and the BLK series of 3D laser scanners. These instruments use GPS satellite navigation, laser rangefinders, and other technologies to enable users to model existing structures and terrains with sub-centimeter accuracy.
Manufacturing Intelligence Consulting & Support Services
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division offers professional consulting, implementation, training, and ongoing support services alongside its hardware and software products, covering metrology, CAD/CAM, simulation, and production management solutions. These services include expert guidance on product design, materials, processes, metrology training, calibration, repair and maintenance, and software implementation for manufacturing customers worldwide. Training and consulting cover a range of disciplines from CNC machine operation and CMM programming to simulation software and digital transformation strategy.
Metrology Hardware (Manufacturing Intelligence)
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division offers a comprehensive range of industrial metrology hardware, including coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), portable measuring arms, laser trackers, 3D laser scanners, handheld scanners, and machine tool measurement systems. These products provide dimensional measurement solutions from entry-level to ultra-high accuracy for quality inspection and quality control across manufacturing industries. Key product lines include the MAESTRO CMM, the Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800, and the ATLASCAN handheld 3D scanner.
Mining Software Training & Consulting
Hexagon provides dedicated training, implementation, and consulting services for its MinePlan mining software suite, offered to mine operators, geologists, engineers, and surveyors around the world. Course offerings range from introductory to advanced levels, covering 3D block modeling, geological interpretation, mine design and scheduling, drillhole management, survey data management, and more. These services complement the MinePlan software portfolio to help mines unlock the full value of their data and optimize operations.
Nexus Digital Industrial Platform
Nexus is Hexagon's open, cloud-based digital industrial platform for manufacturers, built on Microsoft Azure, designed to connect people, technologies, and data across the entire product lifecycle from design and engineering through production and quality. The platform enables real-time collaboration across engineering disciplines, breaks down data silos, and integrates hundreds of Hexagon and third-party design, production, and metrology software tools and devices. Nexus supports applications such as the Nexus Connected Worker suite, metrology trend analysis, ProPlanAI for AI-driven CAM programming, and collaborative 3D whiteboarding.
PC-DMIS Metrology Software
PC-DMIS is Hexagon's leading dimensional metrology software, widely regarded as the world's most popular measurement software package for both stationary and portable metrology systems. It enables quality engineers and metrology specialists to create sophisticated measurement routines, execute them efficiently, and collaborate on results by integrating quality assurance into design and manufacturing processes. PC-DMIS supports CAD model integration, automated feature creation, and data flow throughout the manufacturing organization.
R-evolution (Green Tech Investment Subsidiary)
R-evolution is Hexagon's sustainable innovation and green-tech investment subsidiary, founded in 2021 to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy through profit-driven investments in green-tech projects leveraging Hexagon's sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. The division operates initiatives in solar, wind, green hydrogen, desalination, ocean conservation, and rainforest biodiversity conservation, including the Green Cubes rainforest conservation program. R-evolution also runs R-ventures, a seed funding and in-kind technology program for green-tech startups.
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