Hexagon acquires Wuhan ZG Automation Technology Co.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

Hexagon acquires Wuhan ZG Automation Technology Co., Ltd

TARGET

Handheld 3D scanning hardware and software for quality inspection, reverse engineering, and digitisation of complex parts for automotive, aerospace, rail, and heavy industry manufacturers.

Ownership	—
Headquarters	Wuhan, China
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

Hexagon

Global provider of precision measurement, positioning, and geospatial solutions for manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and autonomous operations.

Ownership	Publicly traded (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B)
Headcount	~24,000 FTEs
Headquarters	Stockholm, Sweden
Leadership	Anders Svensson, CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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Hexagon -> Wuhan ZG Automation Technology Co., Ltd  (2026-09-18)
strategic_acquisition | Industrial/Manufacturing | closed
Target: Handheld 3D scanning hardware and software for quality inspection, reverse engineering, and digitisation of complex parts for automotive, aerospace, rail, and heavy industry manufacturers.
Website: 3d-zg.com | Buyer site: hexagon.com
HQ: Wuhan, China | Buyer ownership: public (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B)
Advisors - not yet credited
Source: Thematic - https://thematichq.com/software/d/hexagon-wuhan-zg-automation-technology-co-ltd.html

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