What Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence does

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is a division of Sweden-headquartered, Stockholm-listed Hexagon AB (ticker HNGR.B), providing metrology, reality capture, and positioning technology to industrial manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, electronics, healthcare and life sciences, defense, and general manufacturing, with secondary reach into mining and construction. Named enterprise customers include Skanska (Project Rogfast tunnel), CERN, Dusty Robotics, AnatomikModeling, and Coenradie. The division employs 5,001-10,000 people and is operationally headquartered in North Kingstown, United States.

The division's portfolio combines measurement hardware — coordinate measuring machines (MAESTRO all-digital CMM), Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 laser trackers, and handheld/portable 3D scanners (ATLASCAN Max, MARVELSCAN, HYPERSCAN, Atlascan Pro) — with software including metrology platforms (PC-DMIS, PC-DMIS FUSION, QUINDOS, Inspire), CAD/CAM and production software (EDGECAM, ESPRIT EDGE, NCSIMUL, Geomagic Design X), and the Nexus digital industrial platform that connects people, technology, and data into Smart Digital Realities and digital twin workflows. Recent additions embed AI/ML across the stack: APOLLO for predictive maintenance of metrology assets (anomaly detection up to 90 days in advance), IconPro industrial AI analytics, MAESTRO autonomous CMM execution, AEON humanoid robot for flexible industrial tasks, generative AI tools in ESPRIT EDGE, and computer vision in HYPERSCAN.

The business operates across four revenue streams — hardware sales, one-time CAD/CAM software licenses, recurring metrology software and analytics subscriptions, and professional services/support — distributed via direct enterprise field sales, a global partner network (distributors, resellers, system integrators including TST Tooling for North America CAD/CAM and Planit Canada for woodworking), and a 24/7 e-commerce shop for accessories and training. Pricing is quote-based for enterprise contracts. The division has executed an active consolidation strategy, including acquisitions of TST Tooling (2022), IconPro (December 2025), Planit Canada (June 2026), and the pending $1.45 billion acquisition of Waygate Technologies from Baker Hughes (announced April 2026) to expand into non-destructive testing.

Name

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Legal name

Hexagon AB

Website

https://hexagonmi.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, a division of Sweden-listed Hexagon AB, provides metrology hardware (CMMs, Leica laser trackers, 3D scanners) and software (PC-DMIS, EDGECAM, Nexus platform) to industrial manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, electronics, healthcare, defense, and general manufacturing for precision quality control and digital twin workflows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Metrology Equipment

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Inspection Systems (CMM, Laser Trackers, Optical Comparators) (IMAAAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prototype Metrology, Inspection & Reverse Engineering (Prototype-Focused) (IMAAAFAN), Metrology Automation & Robotics (Automated Cells, In-Line Gauging) (IMAAAHAH), Industrial Quality Inspection & Metrology (Machine Vision) (IMAIAMAF), Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

Keywords

• Industrial metrology systems
• Coordinate measuring machines
• CAD CAM software
• 3D laser scanning
• Digital quality inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

North Kingstown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware (Metrology Equipment): Sale of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), laser trackers, handheld 3D scanners, and portable measuring systems. Hardware portfolio spans entry-level to ultra-high accuracy solutions.
2. CAD/CAM & Production Software: Sale and licensing of computer-aided manufacturing and production software including EDGECAM, ESPRIT EDGE, NCSIMUL, and design/engineering software for CNC machining optimization.
3. Metrology Software & Analytics: Sale of metrology software including PC-DMIS, Inspire, Q-DAS qs-STAT, and reporting/analytics platforms. Includes digital quality inspection and real-time monitoring solutions.
4. Service, Support & Training: Local service, support, training, and spare parts through Shop Hexagon. Includes software training modules and certification programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence designs, manufactures, and sells industrial metrology hardware (coordinate measuring machines, laser trackers, handheld and portable 3D scanners, automated robotic inspection systems) paired with metrology, CAD/CAM, and production software (PC-DMIS, EDGECAM, ESPRIT EDGE, NCSIMUL, Geomagic Design X, Inspire, QUINDOS). The portfolio also includes the APOLLO AI-driven predictive maintenance platform, the Nexus digital industrial platform, and complementary services, training, and spare parts through Shop Hexagon.

Product overview

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence offers a comprehensive portfolio of hardware and software solutions organized as an integrated platform architecture. The core offerings span metrology hardware (coordinate measuring machines like MAESTRO, laser trackers like Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800, handheld 3D scanners including ATLASCAN Max, MARVELSCAN, HYPERSCAN, and Atlascan Pro), metrology software (PC-DMIS, QUINDOS, Inspire), CAD/CAM and production software (EDGECAM, ESPRIT EDGE, NCSIMUL, Geomagic Design X), and the Nexus digital industrial platform for connecting people, technology and data across operations. Recent AI-powered additions include the APOLLO predictive maintenance platform and autonomous inspection solutions (PRESTO Quality Stations, AEON humanoid robot). The portfolio enables manufacturers to achieve quality control through the entire product lifecycle, from design through production, with capabilities spanning 3D scanning, CNC simulation, automated inspection, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAESTRO: Next-generation, all-digital coordinate measuring machine (CMM) system
• APOLLO
• Nexus
• EDGECAM
• PC-DMIS
• ESPRIT EDGE
• HYPERSCAN
• ATLASCAN
• Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800
• Geomagic Design X
• QUINDOS
• NCSIMUL
• AEON

Products and services

• MAESTRO Next-generation all-digital coordinate measuring machine (CMM) with transformative metrology technologies featuring high autonomy through automatic sensor identification, automated part programme creation, real-time reporting, and automatic CMM health monitoring, for industrial manufacturers requiring high-accuracy inspection.
• Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 Large-scale laser measurement system providing enhanced direct scanning accuracy and productivity, suitable for integration in inline automated inspection systems and AMR/AGV-mountable for autonomous inspection in industrial and large-part metrology applications.
• ATLASCAN Max Wireless-enabled handheld 3D scanner for easy measurement anywhere, automation-ready for integration within fully autonomous inspection systems, targeting industrial users needing portable 3D measurement.
• MARVELSCAN Photogrammetry-augmented handheld 3D scanner for wireless and targetless measurement anywhere, automation-ready for integration within fully autonomous inspection systems, serving industrial metrology users.
• HYPERSCAN Portable 3D scanning system designed for industrial environments with high-resolution data capture, automatic hole detection, advanced edge recognition, and speeds up to 8.3 million points per second, available in two models with ranges up to 7 meters.
• Atlascan Pro Handheld 3D scanner optimized for reverse engineering that captures up to 8 million points per second, bridging the gap between consumer-grade and industrial metrology tools, bundled with Geomagic Design X for point-cloud-to-CAD workflows.
• AEON Humanoid robot designed for flexible industrial tasks in adaptive manufacturing environments, enabling new automation use cases for industrial manufacturers.
• PRESTO Quality Stations Automated robotic inspection systems for continuous quality workflow automation directly in the manufacturing environment, enabling in-process monitoring for industrial manufacturers.
• PC-DMIS Industry-leading metrology software for coordinate measuring machines, enabling measurement, analysis, and reporting of inspection data for metrology technicians and quality engineers.
• PC-DMIS FUSION Modern metrology reporting and analytics platform that modernizes how measurement data is visualized and analyzed for industrial quality operations.
• QUINDOS Metrology software solution for large-scale measurement and inspection workflows, enabling complex measurement tasks and data analysis for industrial quality users.
• Inspire Intuitive inspection software for portable probing and scanning applications that simplifies the measurement experience with automated smart UX and metrology algorithms for shop-floor operators.
• EDGECAM CNC program simulation software that enables manufacturers to generate, manage, and optimise CNC machining toolpaths for efficient production, targeting CNC programmers and manufacturing engineers.
• ESPRIT EDGE CAM software with expanded Swiss machine support, AI tools, and cloud integration for high-precision production environments, for CNC machining programmers and manufacturers.
• NCSIMUL NC program verification and optimization software helping manufacturers verify and optimise NC programs faster for CNC machining operations.
• Geomagic Design X Industry-leading reverse engineering software that quickly and accurately creates CAD models from 3D scan data captured from any scanner, for design engineers and manufacturers.
• APOLLO AI-driven platform for predictive condition monitoring of coordinate measuring machines and machine tools that detects anomalies and potential failures up to 90 days in advance to enable planned maintenance and prevent unexpected downtime.
• Nexus Digital industrial platform enabling manufacturers to connect and collaborate across people, technology, and data, serving as a central hub for operational integration, digital twins, and Smart Digital Realities.
• Q-DAS qs-STAT Statistical process control software delivering compliant machine acceptance and process capability, validating Cm/Cmk and Cp/Cpk to ISO 22514-2, for quality engineers and process specialists.
• Hexagon Connected Worker Digital solution portfolio to optimize shop floor operations and enhance productivity through digital standard work instructions, real-time monitoring, and operator-round tooling for manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Detects potential failures up to 90 days in advance with APOLLO predictive maintenance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Planit CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 June 2026Hexagon acquired Planit Canada to accelerate woodworking software growth in North America, strengthening the company's position in the woodworking sector through specialized distribution channel.
• Baker Hughes (Waygate Technologies)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Hexagon signed definitive agreement to acquire Waygate Technologies from Baker Hughes for approximately $1.45 billion in cash. Waygate is a leading provider of non-destructive testing solutions headquartered in Germany with operations across 25 global locations, generating approximately $630 million in annual revenue. Serves aerospace, automotive, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Dusty RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Strategic partnership deploying automated layout systems using Leica laser trackers for construction floor plan printing with 1/16-inch accuracy. Partnership described as foundational to Dusty's success, enabling elimination of rework and acceleration of project completion. Enabled expansion into floor elevation mapping and QR code printing capabilities for mission-critical projects including data centers and healthcare facilities.
• IconProcoreTechnology or Integration · 16 December 2025Hexagon acquired IconPro, a German industrial AI solutions provider, to incorporate intelligent asset maintenance capabilities. Integration aims to enhance Hexagon's metrology solutions and offer AI-driven analytics to its global customer base, starting with Manufacturing Intelligence Business Area.
• Sumika Polymer CompoundsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic collaboration between UK-based Sumika Polymer Compounds and Sweden-based Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence focused on digitizing sustainable automotive-grade polypropylene compounds to improve recyclability and reduce carbon footprint.
• TST Tooling Software Technology LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 July 2022Acquired TST Tooling Software Technology LLC, a distributor of CAD/CAM and programming software for North America. TST serves as US and Canadian master distributor of Hexagon's CAD CAM software for the mold and die sector. The acquisition includes software applications development, support, and training services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

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