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Trimble and TDK Launch High-Precision Navigation System for Autonomous Tech
Trimble TRMB 1.34%↑ and TDK’s InvenSense unit have partnered to develop a high-precision navigation solution combining Trimble’s ProPoint Go positioning engine and RTX correction services with TDK’s automotive-grade inertial measurement units (IMUs). The integrated system is aimed at autonomous vehicles, robotics, drones and industrial machinery, providing reliable, centimeter-level accuracy even in challenging environments.
Executives from both companies said the collaboration will accelerate innovation in automotive and IoT markets, with a shared focus on safety and performance. The solution is now available for testing through a Trimble Evaluation Kit that includes both positioning and IMU hardware.
Contact: Trimble, https://positioningservices.trimble.com.
CMT Rolls Out Expanded CrashAssist Integration to Millions of Road Users
Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) has announced that it has integrated its CrashAssist crash detection and emergency response technology into the AARP SafeTrip app. The service alerts emergency contacts when a user reports a crash, the company said.
CMT said that the deployment will be available in both iOS and Android platforms and telematics platforms. CrashAssist’s integration is part of CMT’s DriveWell platform, which has helped prevent over 93,000 crashes worldwide and protected more than 50,000 people from serious injuries, the company said.
Contact: Lisa Marie Pascuccio, CMT, lpascuccio@cmtelematics.com.
NIO’s Firefly EV Harnesses HERE Maps for Smarter Connected Driving, Partners with Genesys International in India
NIO’s new Firefly electric vehicle is tapping HERE Technologies’ mapping and location services to enhance advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), navigation and Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) across its global markets, the companies announced Monday.
The partnership includes integration via HERE’s collaboration with Telenav, delivering real-time traffic updates and in-car navigation.
In other company news, HERE partnered with Genesys International to develop an in-car navigation system that targets distracted driving in India.
Contact: Vanessa Lee, HERE Technologies, 65 9188 6199, vanessa.lee@here.com.
Septentrio Expands GNSS Corrections Partnerships with Onocoy
Septentrio on July 8 announced that its Agnostic Corrections Partner Program now fully supports decentralized RTK correction services from Onocoy, broadening high-precision positioning options across its receiver lineup. The initiative enables users in industries such as robotics, agriculture, and UAVs to access centimeter-level accuracy even in remote locations by choosing from a wider array of correction networks, the company said. The additions reflect rising demand for flexible positioning infrastructures capable of supporting diverse deployment environments and cost-effective scalability, the company said.
Contact: Septentrio, info@septentrio.com, www.septentrio.com/corrections-program.
Taoglas Debuts 18‑in‑1 Patriot Antenna for Connected Fleets
Taoglas has unveiled the Patriot series, a low‑profile roof‑mount antenna that integrates up to 18 radio elements, including 5G/4G, dual GNSS, Wi‑Fi, SDARS, LMR/TETRA and a P25 whip, all in a rugged, IP67/IK08‑rated housing. Designed for emergency response, utility and commercial fleets—and specifically developed for Ford F 0.34%↑ Interceptor vehicles—the antenna replaces OEM units with minimal modification, the company said.
Patriot supports simultaneous mission‑critical communication and positioning functions without cluttering vehicle roofs, the company said.
Contact: Taoglas, www.taoglas.com.
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VectorNav Technologies Acquires New 100,000-Square-Foot Facility
VectorNav Technologies has announced the purchase of a 100,000-square-foot facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. VectorNav, which has manufactured more than 100,000 units since its 2008 founding, is expanding its infrastructure to support the people, processes, and technologies driving PNT, autonomous vehicles and other innovation, the company said.
Contact: Zane Woodson, VectorNav, woodson@vectornav.com, www.vectornav.com.
Point One Debuts Rugged Atlas Duo INS System for Precise Navigation
Point One Navigation has introduced the Atlas Duo INS, a compact, rugged inertial navigation system that combines positioning with orientation tracking for autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics and mapping applications. The system delivers location and angle data without relying on post‑processing, making it suitable for both field deployment and fleet-level operations, the company said.
Its design allows integration into industrial and outdoor environments, the company said.
Contact: Point One, info@pointonenav.com, www.pointonenav.com.
Safran Introduces Skylight, Resilient Dual-Mode GNSS Receiver for Defense Applications
Safran Electronics & Defense unveiled Skylight during the Paris Air Show, introducing the world’s first dual-mode GNSS receiver capable of processing both GPS M‑Code and Galileo PRS signals for enhanced military navigation in contested environments. The compact receiver, compatible with SkyNaute inertial navigation systems and anti-jamming antennas, delivers encrypted, spoof-resistant signals that demonstrated reliable performance during flight trials aboard combat aircraft, the company said.
Skylight’s integrated design also includes a certified civil GPS channel, removing the need for a separate receiver in civilian airspace operations and reducing system weight and cost for platform integrators.
Contact: Safran, safran-navigation-timing.com
OEM-Embedded Telematics to Reach 60 Million Two-Wheelers by 2029
According to a new report by Berg Insight, the number of motor-powered two-wheelers—such as motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds—with active original equipment manufacturer embedded telematics systems is projected to climb from 16.7 million in 2024 to nearly 60 million by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 29 percent. The adoption is being driven by rising demand for safety and security features like emergency assistance and stolen-vehicle tracking, with electric two-wheelers further accelerating integration. At the same time, aftermarket telematics units are expected to grow modestly from 17.2 million to 30.8 million over the same period, offering opportunities for service providers.
Contact: Berg Insight, info@berginsight.com, www.berginsight.com.
People
- NENA names John Provenzano as CEO, succeeding Brian Fontes.
- Comtech CMTL 0.00%↑ has appointed Steve Black as COO, Mark Dale as CTO and Brent Norman as CFO.
- Diligent Robotics has named two former Cruise execs, Rashed Haq as CTO and Todd Brugger as COO, to its management team.
- GeoLinks has named Sanyogita Shamsunder as CTO. Shamsunder held leadership positions at Verizon VZ 0.57%↑, Google GOOG 1.24%↑ and NextNav NN 2.36%↑.
- Ryan Naylor has been named vice president of sales, IoT solutions & connectivity at Telit Cinterion.
- Marek Ziebart has been elected to be the chair of the Royal Institute of Navigation Technical Committee.
- Rakean Zakir has been named global business development manager at Geotab.
Jobs
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