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Telit Cinterion Expands Satellite Navigation Portfolio for IoT Devices
Telit Cinterion has announced the expansion of its dual-band navigation portfolio Monday with the introduction of two new modules designed for scalable internet of things positioning. The ultra-compact SE873K5-D provides high-precision tracking for power-constrained wearables and drones, while the high-end SE869eK5-DRK offers centimeter-level accuracy for mission-critical applications. Both modules utilize advanced chipset technology to maintain continuous positioning in challenging environments like tunnels or dense urban areas where traditional satellite signals may be obstructed, the company said. The company plans to begin mass production of the new hardware in the second quarter of 2026 following successful engineering validation tests.
Contact: Greg Oppenheim, Telit Cinterion, (949) 540-1278 greg.oppenheim@telit.com.
U-blox Unveils Ultra-Low Power Satellite Navigation Platform for Wearables
Thalwil, Switzerland-based u-blox announced the launch of its F11 platform Tuesday, a new dual-band satellite navigation system designed to cut power consumption for consumer and industrial devices. The platform uses a “situationally aware” architecture that dynamically switches between frequency bands to maintain meter-level accuracy while using as little as 7 milliwatts of power, the company said.
This efficiency aims to extend battery life for high-volume products such as fitness wearables, asset trackers, and micromobility solutions. The company said the first products based on the F11 platform are expected to be available by the end of June.
Contact: Sven Etzold, u-blox, 41 76 561 0066 sven.etzold@u-blox.com.
Hexagon Launches Multi-Frequency GNSS Anti-Jam Antenna for Aircraft
Hexagon–NovAtel announced the launch of its GAJT-AE3 antenna, which is designed to protect airborne platforms from increasingly sophisticated satellite signal jamming. The system is the first of its kind to offer full multi-constellation and multi-frequency protection, ensuring reliable navigation for drones and complex weapons systems in contested environments, the company said.
By creating digital “nulls” in the direction of interference, the antenna can mitigate multiple jammers simultaneously to maintain precise timing and positioning data. The compact unit is now commercially available and can be integrated with existing GNSS receivers to provide immediate resilience against modern electronic warfare threats, the company said.
Contact: Flavia Lledo, (720) 693-1231, flavia.lledo@hexagon.com.
Topcon Introduces New Construction and Safety Innovations at CONEXPO 2026
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced a suite of new 3D machine control and geomatics technologies at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas. The updates include AI-driven safety cameras for blind-spot detection and “Hybrid Lock” software that prevents downtime by seamlessly switching between satellite and robotic tracking on job sites, the company said.
New specialized tools for excavators and interior building layouts aim to increase productivity and accuracy while reducing material waste for contractors. The company’s new lineup features the 3D-MC Edge grading tool, the GTS-M1 robotic total station, the AI-powered Topcon Awareness System, the LM-1000 and excavator load weighing systems, and the Origo spatial-positioning system for interior layouts.
Contact: Sinead Gorman, for Topcon Positioning Systems, sinead.gorman@tangerinecomms.com.
Spirent Launches New Tool to Simulate Real-World Satellite Signals in Lab
Spirent Communications, part of Keysight Technologies KEYS 0.78%↑, has announced the launch of SimXTRACT, a tool designed to bridge the gap between field and laboratory testing for satellite navigation systems. The solution allows engineers to take real-world signals captured in the field and break them down into discrete components that can be accurately recreated in a controlled lab environment. This approach is intended to accelerate development cycles for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) devices by providing higher realism and repeatability during the testing process.
Contact: Estee Liu, Spirent Communications, 86 (10) 823 30055, ext. 165, qianqian.liu@spirent.com.
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Hemisphere GNSS and Calian Partner on New High-Precision Antenna
Hemisphere GNSS and Calian Group Ltd. announced the launch of the A65 antenna, a jointly developed solution designed to improve satellite tracking for industrial applications. The new antenna features advanced filtering technology to reject interference from 5G cellular signals and urban radio noise, ensuring stable performance in challenging environments, the companies say. Built as a seamless upgrade for existing hardware, the device supports all major global satellite constellations used in precision agriculture, marine, and construction sectors.
Contact: Hemisphere GNSS, (480) 348-6380, press@hgnss.com.
Cavli Wireless to Debut Advanced 5G Module for Industrial IoT
Cavli Wireless has announced it will unveil the CQM211 5G NR Advanced module at Embedded World 2026. The new module delivers data speeds up to 3.4 Gbps and integrates global satellite navigation capabilities to support high-bandwidth applications like industrial routers and autonomous systems.
Engineered for global deployment, the device features a flexible design that allows manufacturers to easily upgrade existing hardware from LTE to 5G performance. The platform also includes optional integrated eSIM support to simplify international data management through the company’s cloud-based Hubble platform.
Contact: Soorya Kumar, Cavli Wireless, 91 6282714144, soorya.kumar@cavliwireless.com.
U-blox Launches All-Band Navigation Module for Autonomous Machinery
Thalwil, Switzerland-based u-blox has announced the launch of its ZED-X20D GNSS heading module, designed to bring high-precision navigation to mass-market industrial applications. The new dual-antenna solution provides centimeter-level positioning and accurate heading data even when a vehicle or machine is at a complete standstill, the comapny said.
The module is primarily intended for use in precision agriculture, drones, and robotic navigation where reliable auto-steering and autonomous operation are critical. By supporting all major satellite constellations and frequency bands, the technology aims to maintain stable performance in challenging environments while reducing overall system complexity for manufacturers.
Contact: Sven Etzold, u-blox, 41 76 561 0066, sven.etzold@u-blox.com.
MiTwell, MediaTek and RGo Robotics Unveil Infrastructure-Free Tracking Platform
MiTwell, MediaTek and RGo Robotics announced the launch of an infrastructure-free visual real-time location system platform Monday during the Embedded World 2026 exhibition. The new technology combines artificial intelligence and computer vision to allow robots and autonomous mobile devices to navigate complex indoor environments without the need for external beacons or sensors.
By processing spatial data directly on the device, the platform aims to reduce deployment costs and increase operational flexibility for warehouses and factories, the companies say.
Contact: Shivaun Albright, RGo Robotics, shivaun@rgorobotics.ai.
EmbedUR and Atmosic Launch New Asset Tracking Solution for Warehouses
EmbedUR systems and Atmosic Technologies announced the launch of NovaTrack on Monday, an integrated platform designed to improve real-time visibility in warehouse management. The solution combines ultra-low-power wireless hardware with a cloud-based tracking system to monitor the location and condition of assets as they move through facilities, the company said. The technology will be showcased this week at the Embedded World 2026 exhibition in Germany.
Contact: Sai Rajesh, EmbedUR Systems, (510) 676-2610, sair@embedur.com.
Sonitor Integrates Magnetic Positioning for Healthcare Staff Safety
Sonitor announced a commercial agreement Monday to integrate AstraNav’s geomagnetic location technology into its staff safety mobile application. The partnership allows healthcare organizations to deploy indoor positioning capabilities on smartphones using the Earth’s magnetic field instead of traditional, hardware-heavy infrastructure, the company said. This “infrastructure-free” approach is designed to make safety alerts and real-time location awareness more accessible and cost-effective across large hospital environments, the company said.
Contact: Erik Davidson, Sonitor, erik.davidson@sonitor.com.
People
- CalAmp to Appoint Maurizio Iperti as CEO.
- L3Harris Technologies named Kenneth Sharp as CFO and senior vice president.
- E.J. Ward has named Adam Shaible as CTO and Chase McLaughlin as CFO.
- Corey Hanvey has been named vice president of sales, North America, at FleetSafe.Ai.
- KORE has named Giulio Loffreda as managing director – LATAM.
- Tiffany Moore has joined Waymo as head of federal policy and government affairs.
- Noam Oz was named defense advisor to ANELLO Photonics.
- Jérôme Viguié has been named GTM partner manager at Point One Navigation.
- Naeem Bari Accepted Into Forbes Technology Council.
- Sowmya Pisapati has been named a manager at Hexagon.
- Kyle Reynolds has been named operations manager at Totally Wireless GPS.
- Siavash Shakeri has been promoted to senior product manager at TomTom.
- Tomasz Szczepanek has been named product manager II at TomTom.
- Laura Brack has been named senior solutions delivery manager – hardware at Geotab.
- Hannah Storrs has been named senior manager of content at Zonar Systems.
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