CNH Industrial Completes Acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS Module
CNH Industrial announced it has successfully closed the acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS, a global leader in satellite navigation technology, for US$175 million. This deal consolidates CNH's machine guidance and connectivity technology offerings.
CNH's strategic acquisition of Hemisphere GNSS solutions incorporates their high-performance positioning solutions into their marine operations portfolio, offering precise positioning solutions that support applications such as dredging, hydrographic surveying and vessel navigation. Headquartered in Scottsdale Arizona with products available worldwide focusing on marine, land survey and construction needs.
CNH stands to gain from this acquisition as it positions them to leverage Hemisphere's intellectual property for more accurate location-based systems, potentially increasing efficiency of maritime machine control and autonomous operations.
Crescent Vector H200 GNSS Compass Module Made its Debut at Launch Event on Jan 30.
Hemisphere GNSS announced the introduction of their Crescent Vector H200 GNSS Compass Module, a high-performance receiver designed for heading, positioning, heave and attitude determination.
Built for demanding marine environments, the module provides essential support in performing critical tasks like dynamic positioning on survey vessels and offshore platforms. Additionally, its advanced features ensure reliable performance for hydrographic surveys, marine dredging operations, navigation tasks that require sub-meter accuracy as well as hydrographic surveys with submeter precision.
Position and Heading OEM Board Release for the Vega 34
Hemisphere GNSS recently unveiled the Vega 34 OEM board, complete with firmware upgrades - marking its fourth iteration of their popular Vega series.
Targeting OEM integrators in the marine sector, the Vega 34 leverages Hemisphere's Lyra II digital ASIC technology for compact yet high-accuracy solutions. Suitable applications for unmanned surface vessels, subsea mapping and real-time kinematic positioning will provide enhanced reliability across offshore and inland waterway operations.
Implications for Maritime Trade and Technology.
Hemisphere's GNSS innovations, now manufactured under CNH, address key maritime challenges such as accurate vessel tracking, heave compensation for multibeam echosounders, and integration with Atlas global correction services. Subsea Technologies' marine distributor highlights Hemisphere's role as providing products to both offshore and inland markets since 2007.
These developments come against a backdrop of wider GNSS advancements, but Hemisphere stands out with its marine-specific receivers. CNH acquisition ensures continued investment in research and development to provide tailored solutions for global maritime industry.