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Hexagon to integrate AVVIR tools for construction workflows

October 11, 2022 - By

Hexagon AB, which offers digital-reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, will integrate AVVIR’s artificial-intelligence-powered technology stack into its portfolio of solutions that address challenges of the construction lifecycle. Since 2017, AVVIR has enabled intelligent, data-driven job sites that empower commercial, infrastructure and industrial construction professionals to reliably and safely deliver on schedule and within budget, Hexagon stated in... read more

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Opinion: Is today World Satnav Day?

October 7, 2022 - By

The world watched in awe and a bit of terror as the 23-inch polished metal sphere arced across the sky. Its elliptical, 65-degree declination low-Earth orbit covered virtually the entire planet. Its beep, beep, beeping could be easily heard by professional and armature radio operators alike. The Soviet Union had just put the world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik I, in... read more

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U-blox to offer explorer kits for cm-level positioning designs

October 7, 2022 - By

The development kits will bring together u-blox’s centimeter-level positioning and wireless communications expertise and services to support faster time-to-market for new products U-blox has announced new explorer kits to make it quicker and easier for engineers to design and evaluate products requiring centimeter-level positioning capabilities. Set to launch in early 2023, the ready-to-use XPLR-HPG-1 and XPLR-HPG-2 solutions will combine u-blox’s... read more

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Ariane 6 — Galileo’s next ride — undergoes hot-fire tests

October 7, 2022 - By

The Ariane 6 launch vehicle program has taken a dramatic step towards first flight with the start on Oct. 5 of hot-fire tests of the rocket’s upper stage and its all-new Vinci engine, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The tests are a significant step forward. They are being conducted using the specially built P5.2 test bench for engine... read more

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Global corporation VIAVI acquires Jackson Labs for PNT solutions

October 7, 2022 - By

Global corporation VIAVI Solutions Inc. has completed the acquisition of Jackson Labs Technologies, a leader in positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) solutions for critical infrastructure serving both military and civilian applications. Jackson Labs develops and supplies modules, subsystems and box-level solutions that include front-end receivers, transcoders, rack-mounted equipment, and patented retrofit technology. Their broad customer base includes armed forces, defense... read more

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India mandates NavIC support for smartphones, no timeline yet

October 6, 2022 - By

The Indian government is pushing smartphone makers to sell devices that receive NavIC signals along with GPS. India originally stated NavIC would be required in smartphones sold starting in January 2023, according to Reuters, but strong reaction from smartphone manufacturers Apple, Xiaomi and Samsung apparently caused the government to push back or remove the deadline. A deadline of January 2023... read more

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Smart ways to improve smartphone location accuracy

October 6, 2022 - By , , and

In this month's cover story, the top three winners of this year’s Smartphone Decimeter Challenge described their projects to GPS World's Matteo Luccio. read more

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DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise drone launched for commercial work

October 5, 2022 - By

The portable drone has an RTK module for centimeter-level precision and a 56× zoom camera DJI has launched its Mavic 3 Enterprise Series, designed for business, government, education and public safety. The DJI Mavic 3E and DJI Mavic 3T are compact drones designed to provide professional users with safe and efficient aerial technology. Both drones are based on DJI’s flagship... read more

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