INDUSTRY

GNSS protection system by InfiniDome

InfiniDome is set to debut its Aura GNSS protection system. It supports two to four antennas and protects two GNSS frequency bands while passing two additional bands. The system can generate up to three nulls per protected band, allowing it to suppress multiple interference sources at once. The product is offered in two configurations: an enclosed version weighing 500 grams and an OEM version at 375 grams, the latter designed for integration into platforms where size and weight are constraints.

Real-world PNT testing by SimXTRACT

Spirent Communications, now part of Keysight Technologies, has launched SimXTRACT, a GNSS test tool that bridges the gap between field and laboratory. It enables signals captured in field environments to be comprehensively decomposed into individual, discrete signals and applied to lab simulation for realism at every stage of the development test cycle. The introduction of SimXTRACT brings the advantages of both field and lab test methods together by taking real signals captured in field environments and accurately breaking them apart to create realistic simulator drive data for use in Spirent simulators. www.spirent.com

Oscilloquartz, Tupaia validate centimeter-level GNSS positioning

Oscilloquartz has entered a joint technology validation with Tupaia, demonstrating how mobile operators and enterprises can achieve high accuracy GPS positioning using existing timing infrastructure. The validation, conducted through a real-world drive test across mixed highway and semi urban environments, confirms that Oscilloquartz grandmasters can integrate with Tupaia’s cloud services to enable advanced positioning without dedicated, standalone reference-station networks — reducing deployment complexity and cost. www.tupaia-pos.com

Viavi launches ePRTC360+ clock alternative

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. www.viavisolutions.com

u-blox introduces the F11 platform

u-blox has launched the u-blox F11 platform. The new L1/L5 dual-band standard-precision GNSS platform is designed to improve positioning accuracy while reducing power consumption to as low as 7 mW in typical configurations using Low Energy Accurate Positioning (LEAP) mode for tracking and wearable applications. The platform enables device manufacturers to achieve longer battery life, faster and more reliable position fixes, and greater design flexibility. www.u-blox.com

Advanced Navigation launches of Chimera Land

Advanced Navigation has launched Chimera Land. A new class of navigation, the 3D Laser Velocity Sensor is specifically designed to solve the primary challenge for underground mining: maintaining precise vehicle positioning in deep, dark, and unmapped environments where GPS cannot reach.

When fused with an Advanced Navigation inertial navigation system, Chimera Land allows underground vehicles to maintain stable navigation over extended distances and time. Instead of needing to “ask” an external beacon or satellite for its location, the sensor uses specialized lasers to measure a vehicle’s ground-relative 3D velocity, with unprecedented accuracy. By feeding this precise data into the vehicle’s inertial navigation system (INS), the sensor eliminates the inherent “drift” that typically comes with standalone INS. www.advancednavigation.com

Iridium launches next generation IoT platform

Iridium Communications Inc. has unveiled the Iridium 9604, a compact, three-in one IoT module that integrates Iridium Short Burst Data® (SBD®) satellite service, LTE-M cellular connectivity, and GNSS positioning into a single platform. It reduces solution complexity, lowers costs, and accelerates time to market, making dual-mode IoT connectivity viable for price-sensitive, high-volume deployments. The Iridium 9604 beta program — launched earlier this year and oversubscribed by a select group of companies — has generated positive industry feedback. www.iridium.com

Telit Cinterion expands next generation GNSS portfolio

Telit Cinterion has announced an expansion of its next-generation GNSS portfolio by adding two new dual-band positioning modules: the ultracompact SE873K5-D and the high-end SE869eK5 DRK. Built on the latest AG3335 chipset series from long-time partner Airoha, the new modules advance Telit Cinterion’s GNSS roadmap. They support space- and power-constrained IoT devices and use cases that require continuous, ultraprecise positioning. www.telit.com

Snapdragon Wear Elite platform by Qualcomm

Wear Elite is a personal AI platform designed to unlock the next generation of truly personal, always-on, intelligent wearable computing devices. It works across WearOS by Google, Android and Linux with a neural processing unit (NPU) for on-device AI and advanced suite of ultra-low power connectivity solutions. It introduces a multimode connectivity architecture integrating six advanced technologies: GNSS, 5G RedCap, MicroPower WiFi, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB and NBNTN. The company’s GNSS solution enables advanced processing for precise location context that helps AI better understand where users are and adapt interactions accordingly. www.qualcomm.com

Hemisphere GNSS and Calian unveil new high-precision antenna

Hemisphere GNSS, a brand of CNH, together with Calian Group Ltd, have released the A65 GNSS antenna, a jointly developed, next-generation solution engineered to deliver exceptional accuracy, superior interference protection, and robust GNSS tracking performance. It is designed as a drop in replacement for the widely deployed A45 antenna, offering users a seamless upgrade path to the latest precision technology. www.hemispheregnss.com

ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI collaboration

ANELLO Photonics announced a strategic collaboration with Mythos AI to accelerate the deployment of resilient, plug-and-play navigation solutions for the maritime sector. The collaboration brings together ANELLO’s advanced inertial sensing technology and Mythos AI’s intelligent autonomy software to address the growing need for resilient navigation in GPS-challenged environments. By combining ANELLO’s SiPhOG™ based inertial navigation with advanced sensor fusion and AI-driven collaborative autonomy, the companies are establishing a new benchmark for GPS-independent performance, without increasing integration complexity. www.anellophotonics.com

TopStar Galileo OS and PRS core modules

Thales has developed TopStar Galileo core modules in two standardzed, easy to-integrate versions. The small-form factor Galileo OS (Open Service) or PRS (Public Regulated Service) sensors are designed to enhanced GNSS receivers and resilient multi-sensor navigation systems, ensuring safer and more reliable satellite-based navigation.

The Galileo PRS core module integrates a certified, single-chip, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) security module that incorporates all the necessary Galileo PRS security and navigation functions. It provides dual-frequency (E1/E6) iono free Galileo PRS positioning, velocity and timing services. It also provides pseudorange and delta pseudorange raw data, along with GPS C/A (coarse acquisition). www.thalesgroup.com

SparkFun announces quad band GNSS rover

SparkPNT TX2 is a quad-band GNSS rover that combines an IP67-rated aluminum enclosure with support for Galileo’s High Accuracy Service (HAS) and standard RTK correction workflows. The receiver is built around the Quectel LG290P quad band GNSS engine and supports multi constellation tracking. Galileo HAS support provides sub-20 cm accuracy globally without subscription-based correction services, while RTK workflows via NTRIP or u-blox PointPerfect can achieve centimeter-level positioning.

Digital Mapping Group unveils mapping app FastXY

Digital Mapping Group has released FastXY, a powerhouse mapping application for iOS and Android. It is designed to transform standard mobile devices into professional-grade data collection tools for GIS and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals. http://gps-mapping.com

Honeywell launches HGuide i700 IMU

Honeywell has launched the HGuide i700, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) that delivers high-accuracy performance for unmanned air, land and sea vehicles. By pairing near navigation grade capability with a no-license required (NLR) classification, it provides integrators worldwide with a powerful new option for critical sensing and navigation. aerospace.honeywell.com