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Hexagon

Hexagon is a global technology company specialising in measurement, positioning, and geospatial intelligence solutions, empowering industries with advanced tools and software platforms to optimise operations, enhance productivity, and gain valuable insights from data.
Hexagon provides advanced solutions in the field of measurement, positioning, and geospatial intelligence. With a diverse portfolio of products and services, Hexagon serves various industries, including manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, and public safety. Their offerings range from precision measurement instruments and 3D scanning technologies to software platforms for data analysis and visualisation. Hexagon's solutions enable customers to capture, analyse, and utilise data to improve productivity, quality, and safety in their operations. They are known for their innovative approach, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive digital transformation and deliver actionable insights.
Hexagon
11/09/2025Shifting Dirt using Tech in Texas with contractor Stephenson Dirt

John Kent Stephenson, part of the family run business, explains how they deliver earthworks projects using Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D machine control. 

24/07/2025Operator Shane Cook meets the grade in his socks

Operator Shane Cook of MJL Group Ltd meets the grade in his socks with a new Volvo Construction Equipment EC230F from SMT GB fitted with the latest Engcon UK Ltd QS70 tiltrotator and Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D Machine Control 

03/07/2025Can you really drive a mining machine from a chair

Peter Haddock tries out the latest technology from Hexagon Mining

25/06/2025Leica Geosystems Just Launched the DS4000 Radar Heres What You Need to Know

The new compact DS4000 ground penetrating radar goes deeper and works for longer. Peter Haddock caught up with Leica Geosystems expert Simon Pedley at Hexagon Live to explore the new DS4000 model that replaces the popular DS2000.

20/06/2025Meet AEON The humanoid robot reshaping the future of automation

Meet AEON, the humanoid robot reshaping the future, at Hexagon Live in Las Vegas. At this year’s event, Peter Haddock spoke with expert Emanuele Aucone, who explained more about AEON’s impressive AI capabilities to learn on the job.

19/06/2025Hexagon Live The Zone Walkaround with Peter Haddock

Peter Haddock gets the @leicageosystemsag BLK Arc backpack on and captures the reality of the display area at the event.

20/05/2025Sustainability isnt about building less its about building smarter

That's the message from Eva Carranza of Hexagon AB when Peter Haddock met her at Bauma for an update on its R-evolution approach, which is leveraging Hexagon sensors, software and autonomous solutions to run profit-driven, sustainable projects.

30/04/2025Why Is This Excavator BRIGHT PINK and What Makes It Special

LiuGong Europe brings a special excavator to bauma to launch its factory fit Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D machine control partnership.

23/04/2025Hexagon Geosystems President Henning Sandfort talks productivity sustainability and safety at Bauma

Hexagon Geosystems President Henning Sandfort talks productivity, sustainability and safety at Bauma

22/04/2025How Smart Machines Are Changing Construction Forever

The ultimate excavator setup with live scanning using a single Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon sensor chain, and it’s ready for machines NOW, as Jan Hakert of Makineo GmbH explained to Peter Haddock at bauma

16/04/2025Dynapac takes paving to the next level with 3D Machine Control from Leica Geosystems

Dynapac take paving to the next level with its Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 3D Machine Control partnership bauma

10/02/2025RMG Groundworks surveyor Alex Miles on digitalising construction

“Once we’re ready to bring an AGTEK site model to life, we install it on our surveying equipment like our Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon ICG70 GPS rover and ICR80 robotic total station, as well as on the excavators that use the MC1 machine control solution, explained surveyor Alex Miles of RMG Groundworks Ltd when Peter Haddock met him onsite. 

12/12/2024You Wont Believe How RMG Groundworks Turns Brownfield Sites into Housing Estates

RMG Groundworks Ltd turned a brownfield site into a housing estate, combining AGTEK Development Company, Inc. software with Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon surveying solutions and 3D machine control.

22/11/2024Award winning training supports the BAM UK Ireland Surveying and Engineering team

Peter Haddock recently spoke to Will Sherwood at its two day training session devised by its leadership team to upskill colleagues at the Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon 'The School' in Shropshire.

18/10/2024Highways UK interview with Ian Price Managing Director Contracting at Heidelberg Materials UK

At Highways UK, on the Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon stand, Peter Haddock caught up with Ian to talk about how Heidelberg is investing in the latest technology, equipment and solutions to deliver projects across the UK.

17/10/2024Bringing a tunnel into the Highways UK show using the vGIS app

Peter Haddock tests out the vGIS Inc. augmented reality app on the Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon stand 207 with technology specialist Darius Mirdamadi from MGISS.

15/10/20243D collision avoidance zones for mobile plant updated in just minute

Thanks to the new Xwatch Safety Solutions part of Hexagon integration with the Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon MC1 tablet, its now possible to create 3D safety models alongside 3D machine control earthworks models.

29/11/2023An indepth interview with Merrill Lynch of L Lynch Plant Hire

L Lynch Plant Hire & Haulage Joint MD, Merrill Lynch talks about delivering projects, environmental savings, using technology, people, safety, productivity, the impact of machine control, alternative fuels and more in this in-depth interview with Peter Haddock in our Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon studio at Highways UK. 

18/05/2023Leica Geosystems showcases solutions supporting Modern Methods of Construction at GEO Business

From the factory to the site, Leica Geosystems part of Hexagon Geosystems showcases a suite of solutions supporting Modern Methods of Construction at Digital Construction Week and GEO Business.

08/02/2023Using 3D scanning solutions to protect historical buildings

Peter Haddock talks to Jeroen Pelser of Netherlands based surveying specialist Pelser Hartman Group at Hexagon Live. They discuss how the business is looking after historical buildings and monuments, whilst thinking about the future by attracting and educating the next generation of surveyors.

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