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HERE Technologies Rolls Out HERE WeGo Pro Truck Nav App
HERE Technologies has introduced HERE WeGo Pro, launched at the Manifest
The company says the app is tailored for courier, express, and parcel (CEP) services; third-party logistics (3PL); operators of mid-size commercial vehicle fleets; and construction and heavy equipment logistics.
Contact: Jordan Stark, HERE Technologies, (312) 316-4537, jordan.stark@here.com, www.here.com.
VIAVI Launches Grandmaster Clock With 25G Precision Time Protocol
VIAVI Solutions VIAV 0.12%↑ has launched EdgeGM 7000, an Edge Grandmaster Clock that is part of the company’s SecurePNT portfolio. EdgeGM 7000 offers up to 25G Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and multi-orbit SecureTime altGNSS for PNT services.
The unit, which will be displayed at MWC Barcelona, is tailored for 5G/6G telecommunications, AI hyperscale data centers, defense, public safety, transportation, aviation, energy and finance, the company said. EdgeGM exceeds Level 4 PNT resiliency as specified in the IEEE P1252 standard, the company said.
Contact: Emma Jenkins, for VIAVI, (415) 800-4529, emma@grandbridges.com.
u-blox Updates Module for Rail Applications
Thalwil, Switzerland-based u-blox has updated its ZED-F9R for the rail applications.
The ZED-F9R-04B module, with an integrated IMU, features sensor fusion implementation.
The module delivers precise positioning and attitude data, surpassing GNSS-only solutions even in environments where satellite visibility is compromised, the company said. ZED-F9R-04B has been engineered to meet the unique challenges of rail navigation, the company said.
Contact: Sven Etzold, u-blox, 41 76 561 0066, sven.etzold@u-blox.com, www.u-blox.com.
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Topcon Agriculture Partners with Bonsai Robotics
Topcon Agriculture has partnered with Bonsai Robotics to advance agricultural automation for permanent crops. The collaboration will leverage Bonsai Robotics’ expertise in vision-based autonomous driving solutions and Topcon Agriculture’s capabilities with sensors, connectivity, and smart implements.
The collaboration combines the strengths of Bonsai Robotics’ vision-based, autonomous navigation systems with Topcon Agriculture’s advanced autosteering, telematics and smart implement integration.
Contact: Staci Fitzgerald, (925) 245-8610, Topcon Positioning Systems
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Thermo King Launches TracKing Smart Trailer Telematics
Thermo King has launched its TracKing Smart Trailer telematics for monitoring trailer health and cargo operations. The company says this platform complements the business’s existing TracKing Pro telematics trailer, cargo and reefer tracking and monitoring.
The TracKing Smart Trailer telematics system features sensors, integrated video cameras and advanced analytics, the company said. The unit offers GPS tracking and provides route history and live trip monitoring, the company said.
Contact: Trane Technologies, info@3blmedia.com, www.3blmedia.com/profiles/trane-technologies.
Penguin Location Services Expands Healthcare Presence
Penguin Location Services is offering AI-driven navigation and real-time location solutions for intelligence in healthcare. The company said that its flagship products PenTrack, PenSafe, and PenNav provide real-time asset tracking for patient monitoring. Penguin Location Services offers sub-meter accuracy using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.1, the company said.
Contact: Penguin Location Services, www.penguinin.com.
SFL Missions Inc. Awarded Canadian Space Agency Contract for HAWC Satellite Mission Conceptual Design Study
SFL Missions has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to conduct a conceptual design study of the planned High-Altitude Aerosols, Water Vapor, and Clouds (HAWC) satellite mission. HAWC is Canada’s contribution to NASA’s Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) mission slated for launch in 2031.
SFL Missions has expertise in precise attitude control, accurate sensor pointing, and autonomous formation flying technologies that have been developed and refined for low-mass smaller satellites, the company said.
Contact: Michael Henderson, SFL Missions, info@sflmissions.com, www.sflmissions.com.
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