Hexagon Headlines: Inspiring innovation at HxGN LIVE Global 2023

As the global leader in digital reality technology, our team continues to equip our customers in more than 27 industries with the power to create a more autonomous, sustainable future. 

Hexagon’s digital reality technology conference delivers access to Hexagon’s latest sensor, software and autonomous technologies. Welcoming customers, partners and associates across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety and mobility applications, this year’s conference featured topic-centered summits and offered tailored industry content.

Let’s dive into highlights from the conference: 

  1. More than 3,500 people from 77 countries attended HxGN LIVE Global 2023

HxGN LIVE Global 2023 welcomed its largest event in almost a decade, featuring the latest in technology innovation and including 11 keynotes and 444 sessions from product-specific training to networking opportunities. Watch our conference recap to see Hexagon’s innovation in action.

  1. Collaboration with leaders in digital twins and reality capture

Hexagon announced a new collaboration with NVIDIA to transform digital twin solutions. As part of the collaboration, Hexagon’s HxDR reality capture platform and Nexus manufacturing platform will be connected to NVIDIA Omniverse.  

Hexagon also announced a partnership with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) to develop the Leica BLK2GO PULSE, a handheld reality capture laser scanner that uses smartphones as a mounted display. 

  1. Introducing Reality Cloud Studio, powered by HxDR

Hexagon’s CTO Burkhard Boeckem unveiled a new cloud-based solution for the digital reality platform HxDR. Reality Cloud Studio enables automated reality capture and visualisation capabilities, enabling better decision-making, collaboration and efficiency. Discover what Reality Cloud Studio can do.

  1. Serving millions of developers worldwide with Nexus for Developers

Nexus, a comprehensive open digital reality platform for manufacturers, continues to empower its users with the launch of Nexus for Developers. As a dedicated development environment, Nexus for Developers offers a rich set of tools, APIs and resources to create and deploy cutting-edge applications leveraging the power of digital reality. Learn more about Nexus for Developers and its potential to drive innovation.

  1. Honouring our customers’ excellence with Hexagon Elite Awards

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division celebrated the Hexagon Elite Awards, recognising achievements by customers in the Smart Digital Reality™ space. These awards, spanning 10 categories, were given to individuals and organisations embracing digital reality and creating revolutionary solutions. Explore the winners and their stories.

  1. Releasing Citizen Reporting for HxGN OnCall Records

Citizen Reporting empowers individuals to actively participate in public safety by providing a streamlined, user-friendly platform for reporting incidents and observations. This feature enables citizens to contribute valuable information, aiding law enforcement agencies and emergency responders using HxGN OnCall Records. Find out more about Citizen Reporting and HxGN OnCall.

HxGN LIVE Global 2023 also featured exciting tech showcases, including an autonomous vehicle road demo with the Ford Transit 350HD PACMod 3.0 System by Hexagon’s Autonomy & Positioning division.  The mining industry also saw powerful innovations with HxGN Underground Mining and HxGN Autonomous Mining.

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