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Key people at Septentrio.
Septentrio develops and manufactures multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receivers and software, providing highly accurate and reliable positioning, navigation, and timing solutions. Their technology is engineered for robust performance in challenging environments, incorporating advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing to ensure precise data acquisition across demanding applications.
The company originated in 2000 as a spin-off from imec, a prominent European research and innovation hub. A founding team identified a commercial imperative for advanced Global Navigation Satellite System technology, translating extensive research into resilient positioning solutions suitable for industrial deployment.
Septentrio’s products serve critical applications across industrial automation, marine, construction, precision agriculture, and unmanned vehicles. Their solutions underpin operations requiring centimeter-level accuracy and high dependability. The firm's vision is to deliver resilient positioning intelligence, fostering enhanced safety, efficiency, and autonomy in mission-critical operations globally.
# Septentrio: High-Precision Positioning for Industrial Autonomy
Septentrio designs and manufactures highly accurate GPS/GNSS receivers for demanding industrial applications requiring positioning precision in the decimeter or centimeter range, even under challenging conditions.[2] The company serves a diverse set of industries including robotics, construction, mining, precision agriculture, surveying, maritime logistics, and unmanned vehicles by providing resilient positioning solutions with advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing capabilities.[1][4]
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, Septentrio has established itself as a leader in multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS technology.[1] In January 2025, the company was acquired by Hexagon, a global precision technology leader, becoming part of Hexagon's Autonomy & Positioning division alongside other leading brands like NovAtel and Veripos.[1][4]
Septentrio's competitive advantages center on its advanced positioning technology:
Septentrio operates at the intersection of two transformative trends: the rise of autonomous systems (UAVs, autonomous vehicles, industrial robots) and the growing need for assured positioning in contested environments. As GPS/GNSS signals become increasingly critical infrastructure for autonomous operations—yet vulnerable to jamming and spoofing—Septentrio's anti-interference technology addresses a fundamental safety requirement.
The company's acquisition by Hexagon reflects the consolidation of positioning technology into integrated autonomy platforms. By combining Septentrio's GNSS expertise with Hexagon's broader digital twin and robotics capabilities, the parent company can offer end-to-end positioning ecosystems for "safety-of-life applications" across land, sea, and air.[4] This positions Septentrio as a critical enabler of the autonomous economy rather than a standalone component supplier.
Septentrio's future is tightly bound to the acceleration of industrial autonomy and the hardening of critical infrastructure against signal manipulation. As autonomous systems proliferate in mining, agriculture, construction, and maritime sectors, demand for assured, resilient positioning will intensify—particularly in regions or applications where GPS denial is a realistic threat.
Under Hexagon's ownership, Septentrio gains access to a global distribution network and complementary technologies, enabling deeper integration into autonomous platforms. The company's anti-spoofing and anti-jamming capabilities will likely become table-stakes for any autonomous system operating in contested or safety-critical environments. The real growth opportunity lies not just in selling receivers, but in becoming the trusted positioning backbone for the next generation of autonomous infrastructure.
Key people at Septentrio.
