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Timing

Viavi launches ePRTC360+ clock alternative to Cesium-accuracy holdover clock

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 Viavi Solutions Inc. has launched the patent-pending Cesium-less ePRTC360+ holdover solution to safeguard at-risk critical power grids, transportation, aviation and public safety systems, 5G mobile networks and AI data center infrastructure against the increased threat of GNSS timing disruptions. It is the only alternative to Cesium clocks to meet ITU-T G.8272.1 standards. The international ITU-T G.8272.1 standard stipulates […]

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Space & Earth

ArkEdge Space with consortium to accelerate space business co-creation in Africa

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ArkEdge Space Inc. has formed a consortium with General Incorporated Association Cross U, Axelspace Corporation, and Double Feather Partners to promote co-creation in the African space market. The four organizations entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Feb. 18 to establish a framework for collaboration. ArkEdge Space is a Tokyo-based space start-up delivering micro-satellite […]

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Digital Edition Autonomous Mapping Survey Transportation

Launchpad: Delivery drones, scanners, lidar and more

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A roundup of recent products in the GNSS and inertial positioning industry from the January-February 2026 issue of GPS World magazine.

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Survey Mapping Mobile

Topcon introduces CR-S1 reality capture handheld scanning system

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Topcon Positioning Systems has introduced the CR-S1, a handheld scanning system that combines ldar, panoramic cameras, visual SLAM cameras, and a GNSS antenna in a single device. The CR-S1 expands the company’s Capture Reality portfolio as a higher‑performance option alongside the CR‑S2. It offers increased point‑cloud density, extended scanning range, and upgraded panoramic imaging. The CR-S1 […]

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Autonomous

UAV Navigation and Ekolot strengthen collaboration to drive Zeus VTOL platform

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UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, a provider of flight control systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, will collaborate with Poland-based Ekolot Aerospace and Defense (EAD) to integrate its advanced flight control system into Zeus, Ekolot’s new fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platform. The collaboration brings together UAV Navigation’s guidance, navigation and control solutions with Ekolot’s vision to […]

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Galileo GNSS

EUSPA grants Thales Alenia Space framework contract to build European GNSS Demonstrator

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EUSPA has signed a Framework Contract with Thales Alenia Space to build the European GNSS Service Demonstrator (ESD), a centralized modular platform advancing EU Space services like EGNOS, Galileo, Copernicus, and GOVSATCOM/IRIS2. This EGNSS Service Demonstrator is a key innovation accelerator for EUSPA, paving the way for large-scale end-to-end testing future Galileo and EGNOS augmentation services through both geostationary satellite and internet-based dissemination. […]

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Uncategorized

Topcon and Fixposition announce collaboration for integrated tech

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Topcon Positioning Systems and Fixposition have agreed to collaborate on integrated technology for future product offerings. The agreement was announced at Geo Week 2026 in Denver, Colorado. “Topcon provides high-precision GNSS positioning technologies for geomatics, construction and agriculture applications worldwide,” explained Ron Oberlander, head of the Topcon Geomatics Platform. “Working with companies such as Fixposition — specialists in visual RTK […]

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Mapping Survey

GeoCue expands TrueView GO handheld lineup

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GeoCue has announced the upcoming release of the TrueView GO NEO, a handheld SLAM lidar system that expands the company’s TrueView handheld lidar product lineup. Unveiled at Geo Week 2026 in Denver, The TrueView GO NEO adds a smaller, lighter, more portable option designed to make handheld mapping easier, more flexible, and more affordable, especially for indoor capture. […]

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Antennas

Taoglas unveils AI-driven antenna recommendation platform

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Taoglas has launched its AI-driven Antenna Product Recommendation Engine, a platform that helps engineers and organizations select the company’s antennas and RF components. Available worldwide, the tool provides both seasoned RF engineers and non-technical decision-makers with intelligent guidance to make informed choices. Early-stage antenna decisions can disproportionately impact system performance, cost and time to market. […]

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