# Hexagon to acquire Septentrio for GNSS technology

Hexagon announced it will acquire Septentrio NV, a Belgian provider of GNSS technologies, to expand its positioning portfolio for autonomous systems. Septentrio will continue to operate its business model.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-03-05
- Where: Belgium
- Status: announced
- Products: GNSS positioning technology
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Hexagon](https://endata.com/companies/4481.md) (acquirer)
- [indurad](https://endata.com/companies/81215.md) (target)
- [xtonomy](https://endata.com/companies/81216.md) (target)
- [Septentrio NV](https://endata.com/companies/83322.md) (target)

## Sources

- [newequipment.com](https://www.newequipment.com/product-news/news/55253354/industry-pulse-recent-acquisitions-from-hexagon-tadano-lockmasters-gsc-technologies-and-darktrace), 2025-03-05: "Combining Septentrio's GNSS platform with Hexagon's positioning portfolio... will accelerate the adoption of autonomous systems."
- [australianmining.com.au](https://www.australianmining.com.au/hexagons-integrated-ecosystem-of-safety-solutions/), 2025-03-19: "Hexagon’s recent acquisition of indurad and its autonomous haulage subsidiary, xtonomy, marked a significant step towards realising the company’s vision of fully connected and integrated mine workflows."
- [world-mining-equipment.com](https://world-mining-equipment.com/news/listings/all/autonomous-systems/4), 2025-05-13: "Hexagon has finalized its acquisition of Septentrio, a Belgium-based manufacturer of GPS/GNSS positioning technology for autonomy and mission-critical applications."

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