What SatLab Geosolutions does

SatLab Geosolutions AB is a Swedish-headquartered, privately held company that manufactures high-precision geospatial data-capture hardware for the surveying, construction, hydrography, and mapping industries. The product portfolio centers on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) receivers, supplemented by Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) scanners under the Cygnus brand, Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) for hydrographic surveying under the HydroBoat brand, an Android-based total station (SLT12), and machine-control systems for construction equipment. Recent product releases cluster in 2025 and 2026 and emphasize tight integration between RTK GNSS positioning and SLAM-based positioning, with the SL9 SLAM RTK and SL8 Laser RTK Receiver positioned as flagship accuracy products.

The business model is primarily hardware sales, complemented by software licensing for geospatial data processing. Distribution is executed through a global authorized-dealer network supplemented by direct sales and a dedicated Partner Center program for resellers. International reach is evidenced by a regional office in Tempe, Arizona (United States), a headquarters office in Askim, Sweden, and a website localized into seven languages including Japanese, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Turkish, and Hindi. Marketing relies on industry trade shows (such as INTERGEO 2025 and CSPI-EXPO 2026), a video and case-study library, and newsletter content.

SatLab competes with much larger incumbents in the geospatial hardware space, including Trimble and Topcon, and with comparable privately held peers such as CHC Navigation and Stonex. The company does not disclose revenue, funding history, ownership structure, customer logos, patents, or management team in the source material, which constrains the depth of any external assessment of unit economics, IP defensibility, or capital structure.

Name

SatLab Geosolutions

Legal name

SatLab Geosolutions AB

Website

https://satlab.com.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SatLab Geosolutions AB is a Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of high-precision geospatial hardware — GNSS RTK receivers, SLAM scanners (Cygnus), USV hydrography platforms (HydroBoat), total stations, and machine-control systems — sold globally through dealers to surveying, construction, hydrography, and mapping professionals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Surveying and Geospatial Instrumentation

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

GNSS/GPS Navigation & Augmentation Systems (IMABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE), Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM), Satellite, GNSS & Positioning RF ICs (HDAHAMAJ)

Keywords

• GNSS RTK receivers
• SLAM mobile mapping
• Hydrographic survey USV
• Surveying total stations
• Construction machine control

Headquarters

HQ city

Västra Frölunda

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. GNSS Hardware Sales: Sale of GNSS RTK receivers for high-precision positioning applications in surveying, construction, and mapping.
2. SLAM Scanner Hardware: Sale of Cygnus series handheld SLAM scanners (Cygnus 3, Cygnus Lite) for engineering-grade and lightweight data collection.
3. USV Hydrography Solutions: Sale of HydroBoat USV (Unmanned Surface Vehicle) products including HydroBoat 1200MB and HydroBoat 1200 GEN2 for hydrographic surveying.
4. Total Station Equipment: Sale of SLT12 Android Total Stations and other optical surveying equipment.
5. Machine Control Systems: Sale of machine control solutions for construction equipment to improve construction efficiency.
6. Software: Sale of specialized software for geospatial data processing and analysis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SatLab Geosolutions designs and manufactures high-precision GNSS RTK receivers, handheld and portable SLAM scanners, Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) with multibeam sonar for hydrographic surveying, and Android-based total stations. Its products are sold to surveying, construction, hydrography, and geospatial mapping professionals globally through a dealer network and direct channels.

Product overview

SatLab Geosolutions is a global satellite positioning solutions company offering a comprehensive portfolio of GNSS/ RTK positioning hardware, SLAM-based scanning systems, hydrographic USV platforms, and total stations. The product lineup includes the Cygnus series (Cygnus 3 SLAM Scanner, Cygnus Lite handheld scanner) for mobile mapping; the SL series (SL9 SLAM RTK, SL8 Laser RTK Receiver, SLT12 Android Total Station) for integrated positioning; HydroBoat USV platforms (1200MB, 1200 GEN2) for hydrographic surveying; and supporting categories in GNSS RTK Receivers, Tablets & Controllers, Opticals, LiDAR, Software, and Machine Control. The company serves construction, surveying, hydrography, and geospatial industries with solutions ranging from handheld field devices to USV-based oceanographic systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cygnus 3 SLAM Scanner A portable engineering-grade SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) scanner with multi-scenario capabilities for surveying, mapping, and reality capture professionals.
• SL9 SLAM RTK Combines high-precision GNSS RTK positioning with SLAM technology for smart handheld mapping in environments with compromised satellite signals.
• HydroBoat 1200MB USV Multibeam Solution A compact, all-in-one Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) multibeam solution combining portable multibeam technology for hydrographic and oceanographic surveying.
• HydroBoat 1200 GEN2 USV SatLab's next-generation compact multi-function Unmanned Surface Vehicle platform for hydrographic data collection.
• Cygnus Lite Handheld SLAM Scanner A lightweight handheld SLAM scanner that redefines data collection efficiency for field surveying and mapping.
• SLT12 Android Total Station An Android-based total station with integrated operating system and specialized Android software for surveying applications.
• SL8 Laser RTK Receiver A dual-vision GNSS RTK receiver with laser precision for high-accuracy positioning and mapping.
• Machine Control Systems Machine control systems for construction and earthmoving equipment (excavators, dozers) to improve positioning accuracy, reduce rework, and increase efficiency.
• Geospatial Software Specialized software solutions for GNSS data processing, survey management, and mapping applications, sold under one-time licensing.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Inc. Global leader in geospatial hardware and software, including GNSS receivers, total stations, machine control systems, and integrated construction/surveying software suites. Competes with SatLab broadly across all product categories but at much larger scale and with proprietary software ecosystems.
• Hexagon (Leica Geosystems): Through its Leica Geosystems division, Hexagon offers GNSS, total stations, laser scanners (incl. SLAM), and hydrographic systems alongside deep software and services. Sets the technology and pricing benchmark SatLab must match across most product lines.
• Topcon Positioning Systems: Established provider of GNSS RTK receivers, machine control systems, optical instruments, and integrated software for surveying, construction, and agriculture. Competes with SatLab across GNSS, machine control, and total stations but at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• South Surveying & Mapping Instrument Co. Chinese manufacturer of GNSS RTK receivers, total stations, marine echo sounders, and UAV mapping systems with global dealer distribution. Direct overlap across surveying, hydrography, and reality capture segments.
• Stonex: Italy-based manufacturer of GNSS RTK receivers, total stations, SLAM/laser scanners, and hydrographic systems distributed through a global dealer network. Closely comparable European peer with a similar mid-tier positioning and product mix.
• CHC Navigation: China-based global manufacturer of GNSS RTK receivers, total stations, marine survey systems, and machine control hardware with overlapping product categories in surveying, construction, and hydrography. Closest direct competitor on hardware portfolio breadth and dealer-led GTM.
• Tersus GNSS: Manufacturer of GNSS RTK receivers, OEM boards, and UAV/mobile mapping solutions serving surveying, construction, and precision agriculture markets. Comparable mid-tier positioning with global dealer distribution.
• ComNav Technology: Manufacturer of high-precision GNSS RTK receivers, OEM boards, and machine control solutions serving surveying, construction, and GIS markets. Direct competitor in GNSS hardware with comparable dealer-led distribution.
• Hi-Target Surveying Instrument Co. Chinese manufacturer offering GNSS RTK receivers, hydrographic surveying systems (including USV/multibeam solutions), and GIS hardware — directly overlapping SatLab's surveying, hydrography, and construction product lines at similar price points.

Emerging players

• EMLID (Emlid Tech): Manufacturer of affordable GNSS RTK receivers (Reach series) and PPK/PPN solutions popular among drone mapping, GIS, and small surveying firms. Competes with SatLab in the lower-priced RTK segment with a direct-to-customer and dealer model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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