INDUSTRY

TDK expands MEMS inertial sensors portfolio

TDK Corporation has expanded its MEMS inertial sensors portfolio with the Tronics AXO315®T0, a high temperature MEMS accelerometer with ±14 g input range and a digital interface for measurement while drilling (MWD) applications in the energy market. With a typical bias drift of less than 1 mg without recalibration after 1000 hours at high temperature, AXO315T0 brings a digital and low-SWaP alternative to legacy quartz accelerometers, paving the way for a new generation of MWD tools able to operate for long periods at high temperatures with no compromise on performance. tdk-electronics.tdk.com

Xsens Avior OEM IMU

Xsens has launched Xsens Avior, a lightweight, OEM form factor inertial measurement unit (IMU) with a compact 36.8mm x 40mm footprint which offers enhanced performance in a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications.

It is suitable for products manufactured in high volume thanks to its vertical 10×2-pin socket connector for simple board mounting, and its tolerance of any mounting orientation in all three axes. www.movella.com

Kongsberg provides maritime gyro compasses

Although traditional gyrocompasses are immune to GNSS signal-based attacks by design, many modern navigation systems incorporate GNSS data to enhance positioning accuracy. For maritime operators, having an autonomous and reliable source of heading and positioning data ensures safety and maintains operational continuity in contested or signal-denied environments.

Kongsberg’s MGCs offer resilience, using high-grade strap-down inertial sensors that detect the Earth’s rotation without the need of external input. This allows them to determine true north and maintain precise heading without relying on GNSS. Unlike traditional mechanical gyros, Kongsberg’s MGCs can estimate latitude internally. This ensures consistent accuracy from equatorial regions to the poles. www.kongsberg.com

HBK shrinks tactical-grade navigation into a 15g GNSS/INS

MicroStrain by HBK has launched the 3DM-CV7-GNSS/INS, an ultra-compact, tactical-grade inertial navigation system (INS) designed for seamless integration into space-constrained platforms. Weighing 15.6 grams and measuring 38x30x10mm, the 3DM-CV7-GNSS/ INS offers tactical-grade performance without size, weight, or cost trade offs. Its user-friendly functionality, adaptive extended Kalman Filter, and full industrial temperature calibration deliver robust and reliable data acquisition across a wide range of real world scenarios. www.hbkworld.com

GNSS RTK 4 Click board

GNSS RTK 4 Click is a compact add-on board from Mikroe that provides high precision GNSS positioning with real-time kinematics (RTK). The board features the LG290P a quad-band GNSS module from Quectel capable of receiving signals from GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS and NavIC while using SBAS for enhanced accuracy. www.mikroe.com

Taoglas introduces Patriot antenna

Taoglas has released the Patriot series, a compact, multi-function combination roof mount antenna designed for connected vehicle fleets across emergency services, utilities, and commercial sectors. It delivers robust multi-network connectivity while reducing vehicle roof clutter and simplifying installation. Supporting 5G and 4G cellular (600–6000 MHz), with both dual-band GNSS (L1 and L1/ L5) and a secondary GNSS (L1), Wi-Fi® (2.4, 5.8, and 7.1 GHz), SDARS (2.3 GHz), and LMR/TETRA (380–400 MHz and 700 900 MHz), the Patriot enables concurrent broadband, navigation, telemetry, and voice services. A dedicated whip element with full P25 VHF/UHF/700 900 MHz support is available in various lengths to meet frequency requirements. www.taoglas.com

Q-CTRL’s maritime quantum navigation solution

Q-CTRL has unveiled ground-breaking advancements in software-ruggedized quantum sensing for navigation in a major field trial with Australian Defence on board the Royal Australian Navy’s Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel (MATV), MV Sycamore.

In these trials, Q-CTRL field deployed a quantum dual gravimeter, which measures tiny variations in Earth’s gravity as part of a next generation quantum-assured positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) system operable when GPS is unavailable or untrusted.

This first trial saw over 144 hours of continuous operation and successful data collection with no human intervention during real maritime operations. The newly announced trials of Q-CTRL’s gravimetric navigation technology now open opportunities to bring quantum assured navigation to maritime vessels where magnetic navigation can be less effective. thequantuminsider.com

Honeywell wins U.S. contracts

Honeywell has been selected by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to participate in the Transition of Quantum Sensing (TQS) program. The program aims to accelerate adoption of quantum sensors to address near-term alternative position, navigation and timing (PNT) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) applications for the U.S. Joint Forces Command.

Honeywell has been chosen to support the TQS program under two DOD contracts: CRUISE (Compact Rubidium Unit for Inertial Sensing and Estimation) and QUEST (Quantum Enabled Sensor Technologies for MagNav).

The CRUISE program, established by the DOD in partnership with Vector Atomic, will focus on developing quantum sensor-based Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) to provide a standalone navigation solution without relying on traditional Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) susceptible to jamming and spoofing. Honeywell will support the development of this quantum-sensor based technology, which will enable the measurement of acceleration and orientation from an IMU mounted to a vehicle to calculate changes in position and velocity. As a result, it will meet next generation performance requirements at a lower size, weight and power than existing products. aerospace.honeywell.com

Septentrio strengthens Agnostic Corrections Program with onocoy

Septentrio announces that the onocoy GNSS correction service has been added to its Agnostic Corrections Partner Program. It operates a community driven GNSS RTK network powered by Web3 and blockchain technology, to ensure secure, transparent, and efficient data sharing and transactions. Although privately operated, this network actively monitors its base stations to maintain service reliability and quality. www.septentrio.com

SandboxAQ and Acubed advance magnetic navigation technology

SandboxAQ and Acubed have released real-world test results from a five month, nationwide project designed to test the accuracy of AQNav, which is an artificial intelligence-driven magnetic navigation (MagNav) system. It uses advanced quantum magnometers to read Earth’s crustal magnetic anomalies, like a geoohysical fingerprint, then employs large quantitative models (LQMs) to filter out electromagnetic interference and precisely determine an aircraft’s position without relying on satellite signals. www.sandboxaq.com

Topcon Agriculture launches UC7 Plus

Topcon Agriculture has introduced the next generation of its boom height control technology for agricultural spraying applications with the launch of the UC7 Plus. Compatible with most self-propelled and pull-type sprayers, the new technology features new sensor technology that improves performance and reliability. This includes the new dynamic chassis sensor (DCS-1) that enhances the stability and response of the boom control system, and the latest MS-1 sensors with MAX Sense ultrasonic technology for improved performance in challenging terrain. These sensors are designed to withstand the rigors of the field with corrosion-resistant GF nylon housing, a protective transducer screen, and multi axis vents. topconpositioning.com

BlackNaute: the resilient PNT

Safran Electronics & Defense has introduced BlackNaute, a new autonomous positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) system. The system integrates Safran’s HRG Dual Core inertial navigation technology, the Skylight multi-mode GNSS receiver board and an atomic clock to offer navigation resilience in challenging electronic warfare environments. www.safran-group.com

SatLab introduces HydroBoat 1200MB

SatLab has introduced the HydroBoat 1200MB, a compact uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) system engineered for 3D hydrographic surveying in inland and nearshore waters. The system integrates SatLab’s autonomous vessel platform with the HydroBeam M2 multibeam echosounder, providing a portable solution intended to streamline data collection in shallow or confined environments. satlab.com.se

ComNav launches laser scanner

ComNav Technology has released the SinoGNSS LS600 laser scanner, a handheld 3D scanning device designed for professional use in both indoor and outdoor environments. It integrates lidar, GNSS, an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and dual-camera systems for detailed, colorized point clouds and precise positioning data production. The LS600’s also includes advanced SLAM algorithms, which work in tandem with a built-in real-time kinematic (RTK) GNSS module. www.comnavtech.com

Exyn Nexys now compatible with Trimble DA2 GNSS system

Exyn has integrated the Trimble DA2 GNSS System, an RTK-capable GNSS receiver, with the Exyn Nexys autonomous mapping platform, bringing centimeter-level geospatial accuracy to SLAM-based mobile 3D mapping.

The new capability enables users to pair Exyn Nexys’ lidar-based SLAM mapping with high-precision RTK corrections, allowing teams to georeference and anchor point clouds directly in the field without relying on ground control points or post processing workflows. www.exyn.com

CHC Navigation unveils vehicle mounted mobile mapping system

CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) has released the AU20 MMS, a vehicle mounted mobile mapping system. The AU20 MMS features a sophisticated lidar system that uses fourth-generation real-time waveform processing technology. It achieves a scan rate of 2 million points per second and 200 revolutions per second, producing point cloud data with 5 mm accuracy and 3 mm precision. www.chcnav.com

Airbus awarded Hisdesat contract

Airbus Defence and Space has been selected as prime contractor for the development and manufacture of two new PAZ-2 radar satellites, securing continuity of the current Earth observation PAZ satellite, in service since 2018.

The programme, led by Hisdesat for the Spanish Ministry of Defence, represents a key milestone for the Spanish space industry since around 65% of the satellites’ content will be developed by Spanish industry, led by Airbus

The PAZ-2 satellites, among the most advanced in the world, will be more capable than their predecessor, significantly improving the image quality and resolution to better than 25 centimetres, while increasing the coverage up to 6.7 million km² per day and satellite, and orbiting the Earth 16 times daily. These improvements will strengthen the intelligence and surveillance capabilities of the Spanish Armed Forces, as well as civilian applications in infrastructure monitoring, risk management, border control and disaster assessment, capturing radar imagery 24 hours a day and in all weather conditions.

Eagleview and SkyWatch partnership

Eagleview and SkyWatch have announced a new collaboration that makes Eagleview’s ultra high-resolution aerial imagery available across the SkyWatch platform. This new initiative is a response to the growing requests of customers in architecture, engineering, construction, and other industries. skywatch.com

HAL to build, market ISRO’s SSLV

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has won the complete transfer of technology (ToT) for the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This marks the first time an Indian firm has been granted full ownership of a rocket, including its design, build, and marketing rights. The Rs 511-cr deal was finalized by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) following a two stage selection process. Unlike earlier partnerships where ISRO retained ownership, HAL will have the freedom to modify SSLV’s design and choose its partners. daijiworld.com