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SimScale and Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division have announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced structural analysis capabilities through a cloud-native platform. The collaboration integrates Hexagon's Marc nonlinear finite element solver into SimScale's browser-based platform as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This partnership aims to democratize access to advanced simulation tools, enabling engineering teams of all sizes to perform complex structural analyses without requiring extensive technical expertise or specialized IT infrastructure. The platform features live in-product support and has been ranked first in user satisfaction in the Simulation & CAE Software category by G2.

Hexagon has announced the acquisition of indurad, a German-based leader in radar and Real-Time Location Systems technologies, along with its autonomous haulage subsidiary, xtonomy. The acquisition aims to enhance mine safety through advanced radar-based collision avoidance systems and increase productivity via real-time ore tracking. indurad reported revenues of approximately 19 MEUR in 2023 and has 140 employees globally. The transaction is expected to close in late November, with indurad being consolidated into Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division. While initially below Hexagon Group levels, profitability is expected to improve as synergies are realized.

Hexagon AB announces plans to evaluate separating its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) business through a Lex Asea distribution to shareholders. The new company ('NewCo') would include ETQ, Bricsys, and Utilities & Infrastructure businesses. NewCo, with approximately 5,000 employees, generated revenues of EUR 980 million with a 35% adjusted operating margin. The remaining Hexagon business has 19,600 employees with revenues of EUR 4,408 million and 28% adjusted operating margin. Mattias Stenberg, current ALI division President, would lead NewCo. The separation process is expected to take 12-18 months and requires board and shareholder approval.

Nearmap, a global leader in location intelligence solutions, has announced the expansion of its imagery coverage across the U.S. through a partnership with Hexagon's Content Program. This addition complements Nearmap's existing coverage of 87% of the U.S. population, allowing insurers to gain insights into less populated geographic regions.

The expanded coverage will be accessible through Partner Connect, the Betterview platform's ecosystem for integrating third-party geospatial datasets and tools. This enhancement enables insurance companies to:

• Optimize underwriting efficiency
• Reduce physical inspection spending
• Recommend risk mitigation steps to policyholders

Nearmap surveys over 100 million parcels in the United States up to three times per year, providing insurance companies with valuable location insights for better-informed decisions across the entire policy lifecycle.

ETQ, part of Hexagon, has launched the ETQ Reliance® Predictive Quality Analytics solution, integrating AI-driven analytics into its quality management system (QMS). This solution, developed in partnership with Acerta Analytics, enables automated early detection and proactive resolution of manufacturing issues.

Key features include:

• Manufacturing-specific data ingestion
• Advanced data analysis
• Predictive monitoring and alerts
• Automated root cause analysis

The solution aims to prevent production problems, limit variation, speed decision-making, and improve overall quality. It combines Acerta's LinePulse AI and machine learning technology with ETQ Reliance's advanced quality workflows, creating a predictive, closed-loop quality system.

This launch addresses manufacturers' concerns about plant performance, operational efficiency, compliance, risk management, and product recalls. The solution is available immediately for both new and existing ETQ Reliance NXG customers.

Guidehouse, a global consultancy, has partnered with Hexagon, a digital reality solutions leader, to drive innovation in the public sector. This collaboration aims to enhance operational efficiency, transparency, and performance of government agencies throughout their assets' lifecycle. Key benefits include:

• Enhanced operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making
• Improved transparency and accountability in asset management
• Modernized solutions for mission-critical needs and lifecycle cost management
• Optimized lifecycle asset performance

The partnership combines Hexagon's cutting-edge technology with Guidehouse's public-sector expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions for complex government challenges, from asset acquisition and deployment to maintenance and decommissioning.

ETQ, a Hexagon company, has appointed Prashant Darisi as Chief Product Officer. Darisi will manage the product roadmap for ETQ's quality management system (QMS) software platform, ETQ Reliance®. His responsibilities include expanding the software into new areas leveraging AI and predictive quality analytics, as well as integrating QMS with connected worker capabilities.

Darisi brings over 20 years of experience in executive positions, having previously served as Vice President and General Manager at Everbridge. He has expertise in enterprise SaaS products, AI/ML strategy, and product management. ETQ CEO Vick Vaishnavi expressed confidence in Darisi's ability to drive product strategy that will benefit customers globally, especially as ETQ explores integration opportunities within the Hexagon environment.

ETQ, a Hexagon company, has unveiled the latest version of its ETQ Reliance® NXG quality management system (QMS) software, featuring a new Inspection Management app. This innovative solution automates and streamlines the quality inspection process for discrete and process manufacturers. The app enables:

- Automation of processes
- Reduction of paperwork
- Real-time visibility into quality operations

Key benefits include always-current prescriptive inspection guidance, automatic linking to quality events, a flexible inspection plan framework, and comprehensive data reporting and analytics. The Inspection Management app aims to mitigate the cost of poor quality, ensure compliance at scale, and maintain customer trust.

ETQ's global survey, The Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing 2024, reveals alarming trends in product recalls and promising developments in AI adoption. Key findings include:

- 73% of respondents experienced a product recall in the past five years, with costs reaching up to $99.9M per recall in the U.S.
- 47% plan to use AI in the next two years, while 33% are already using it
- 85% report that most or all plant floor workers have access to electronic devices
- 61% attribute up to half of product recalls to supplier issues
- 48% report 11-20 safety incidents annually

The survey, conducted by Censuswide, polled over 750 quality leaders across the U.S., U.K., and Germany. It highlights the growing role of frontline workers in decision-making and the strategic approach manufacturers are taking towards quality management.