INDUSTRY

Positioning solution for BMW 7 series

GMV has has integrated its safe, highprecision and reliable positioning technology as a – key component of the BMW Personal Pilot L3 function, the new feature available for order in the new BMW 7 Series. SAE Level 3 automated driving represents a significant advancement in autonomous vehicle technology. The vehicle automatedly manages specific driving tasks within defined conditions, requiring human intervention only when the system encounters challenges beyond its capabilities. GMV’s proprietary positioning solution consists of two components: the onboard Safe Positioning Engine software and a Safe GNSS Correction Service. www.gmv.com

Swift Navigation and Locosys partnership

Swift Navigation has announced that Locosys has joined its ecosystem partner program. The partnership will help to unlock the next generation of locationbased applications by providing enhanced accuracy, reliability, and performance across industrial segments. As industries increasingly adopt IoT to bolster productivity and safety, precise positioning emerges as a critical enabler. Two elements are critical to enable precise positioning: a robust GNSS receiver and a wide coverage corrections service. swiftnav.com

Vexcel Open Day India:

Vexcel Imaging, in partnership with Hindustan Assistant & Logistic Group (HALG), have announced the Vexcel Open Day India, taking place from October 7 to 9, 2024, in Bangalore.

This event aims to provide private companies and government agencies from the Indian subcontinent and Southern Asia with insights into Vexcel’s extensive experience, as well as that of its customers and partners. Attendees will explore the capabilities of aerial surveys for mapping large areas and creating 3D city models using advanced photogrammetry and LiDAR technologies. International speakers who have undergone similar transformations will share their career paths, experiences, and the challenges they have overcome. Additionally, the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore will present their scientific perspective and partner with us on this event. Attendance is free of charge. Registration is now open, and interested participants can sign up via vexcel imaging website vexcel-imaging.com

Dual-frequency navigation warfare simulator by Safran

Safran Federal Systems has launched the BroadSim Duo, its dual-frequency GNSS simulator designed specifically for testing military receivers in an unclassified environment.

The new product integrates dualfrequency capabilities within a single compact GPS Military signal testing unit. Key features include: DualFrequency Capability, Compact and Affordable, Advanced Technology, Skydel Simulation Environment Integration. www.safranfederalsystems.com

altGNSSSM GEO SecureTimeSM services by Viavi Solutions

Viavi Solutions Inc. has launched its altGNSSSM GEO SecureTimeSM services that deliver nanoseconds-accurate UTC timing via L-Band and Ku-Band satellite signals for critical infrastructure including 5G networks, transportation, data centers, smart grid, high-frequency trading, military and first responder communications, and satellite terminals. altGNSS GEO service is extremely difficult to jam or spoof and leads the industry with the broadest global coverage, further improving resistance to attacks on the rise. www.viavisolutions.com

ANELLO Photonics and Key Dollar Cab partnership

ANELLO Photonics and Key Dollar Cab have announced their strategic collaboration and partnership to bring ANELLO’s advanced optical gyroscope technology to agriculture applications focusing on enhancing positioning accuracy in orchards and other High Value Crop environments with limited GPS availability. Optical gyroscope technology offers several advantages over traditional positioning systems, including improved accuracy, reliability, and robustness in challenging Agriculture environments such as orchards with dense foliage. www.anellophotonics.com

NAVSYS secures AFRL contract for complementary PNT solution

NAVSYS Corporation has secured a $4.4 million contract from the Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) Laboratory of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The contract is part of AFRL’s Commercial Alternative PNT for RAPID (CAPR) program, which aims to provide the Department of Defense improved access to reliable and resilient PNT services, particularly in situations where GPS is unavailable or compromised.

The contract involves developing and maturing NAVSYS’ PNT as a Service (PNTaaS) system architecture. This technology uses existing SATCOM signals for PNT services, utilizing broadband signals outside of the L-band frequencies, which are often subject to jamming. The system employs multiple frequency allocations, including C-band, Ku-band and K-band, to offer high resilience and performance equivalent to GPS. navsys.com

BAE Systems unveils NavStorm™- M

At the Joint Navigation Conference in Cincinnati, BAE Systems unveiled NavStorm™- M, a gun-hardened integrated anti-jamming and GPS receiver for artillery, bombs, missiles, and unmanned systems. It features a layered protection approach using beamforming, anti-spoofing, resiliency, and software assurance. It is a nextgeneration Assured-Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) device featuring M-Code GPS technology that supports warfighters through successful mission completion. www.baesystems.com

ComNav unveils M100X GNSS receiver

ComNav Technology Ltd. launched its latest development, the M100X GNSS Receiver. This device is built with the QuantumIII SoC Chip, providing full-constellation and multi-frequency capabilities. It features GNSS+INS integration, a cuttingedge algorithm that significantly boosts its reliability and performance, thereby enhancing functionality in challenging environments. www.comnavtech.com

SparkFun launches RTK technology

SparkFun Electronics has launched the RTK Torch, designed for high-precision geolocation and GIS needs. It has tri-band reception, tilt compensation and millimeter accuracy. It can provide millimeter-grade measurements. Users can connect a phone to the device over Bluetooth and receive the NMEA output and work with most GIS software. www.sparkfun.com

Mosaic Mobile mapping system with integrated Inertial Labs INS

Mosaic has introduced the Meridian mobile mapping. The system integrates the Mosaic X camera with Inertial Labs INS/lidar to improve mapping accuracy. The Meridian system offers a 74MP native resolution and 13.5K resolution panoramas using precisely synchronized camera modules. The design minimizes image overlap to offer clearer and more consistent panoramas. The integrated INS system has a vertical accuracy of 2 to 3 cm and a precision of 2 to 4 cm. inertiallabs.com

GeoMax introduces Zenith60 Pro GNSS smart antenna

GeoMax Positioning has unveiled the Zenith60 Pro GNSS smart antenna, designed for surveyors and construction professionals. It is a real-time kinematics (RTK) rover that features calibrated free tilt compensation to measure otherwise inaccessible points. The antenna is suited for harsh climates, urban areas, dense canopy coverage or other challenging terrains.