# TRUMPF and STMicroelectronics partner on UWB positioning technology

TRUMPF and STMicroelectronics formed a strategic partnership in UWB positioning technology. STMicroelectronics will acquire TRUMPF's majority stake in BeSpoon, while TRUMPF will focus on its Track&Trace indoor positioning system.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2020-07-16
- Status: announced
- Products: UWB positioning technology, indoor localization systems
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Trumpf](https://endata.com/companies/18618.md) (partner)
- [STMicroelectronics](https://endata.com/companies/21952.md) (partner)
- [BeSpoon](https://endata.com/companies/48634.md) (target)

## Sources

- [trumpf.com](https://www.trumpf.com/en_US/newsroom/global-press-releases/press-release-detail-page/release/trumpf-and-stmicroelectronics-agree-strategic-partnership-for-uwb-positioning-technology/), 2020-07-16: "The high-tech company TRUMPF and the semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics have concluded a strategic partnership in the field of UWB positioning technology."

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