Hexagon announces dedicated Robotics division to accelerate next-generation autonomy, leveraging its expertise in AI, spatial intelligence, and measurement technologies.Robotics division aims to meet growing demand across key sectors by delivering autonomous solutions to complement workforce challenges.Arnaud Robert appointed President of new Robotics division.

STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Hexagon is launching a new Robotics division, leveraging its industry-leading expertise in measurement technologies, AI and autonomous systems to advance humanoid robotics and help its customers achieve true autonomy.

Advancements in AI, simulation, and reinforcement learning are unlocking the potential of robotic systems, allowing them to become more autonomous and navigate intricate environments and accomplish complex tasks. As a market leader in measurement technology and sensors essential for navigating complex environments, Hexagon is well placed to drive further progress by providing spatial intelligence and digital twins that enable robotic systems to learn, interact with their surroundings and take action.

“Robotics has always been a core innovation pillar at Hexagon,” said Norbert Hanke, interim President and CEO, Hexagon. “From total stations and drones for construction to laser trackers for manufacturing and off-road autonomy for mining and agriculture, we have continuously pioneered accurate autonomous systems leveraging robotics. Today, we are taking the next step by creating a dedicated robotics division to leverage investments we have made over the last few years and develop autonomous solutions to complement a shrinking, ageing, and changing workforce.”

Hexagon’s Robotics division will focus on industrial applications. By leveraging its proven track record in manufacturing, automotive, aviation, energy, warehousing, and logistics markets, Hexagon is uniquely positioned to respond to the growing demand for highly capable, versatile robots.

To lead this new division, Hexagon has appointed Arnaud Robert as President of Hexagon’s Robotics division. A global strategic leader with 25 years of experience and a deep background in AI, Arnaud has successfully led business transformations across six industries, launched global products, and scaled several businesses from inception to becoming significant profit centres. He has a PhD in computer science from the Swiss Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). Arnaud holds over a dozen patents and has received multiple industry awards.

“Hexagon is the world’s leader in measurement technology and positioning solutions, which will be a key differentiator in this fast-growing market,” said Arnaud Robert. “I am honoured to lead this groundbreaking division alongside the team and build autonomous robotics solutions that leverage the most recent advances in robotics and AI with the goal of redefining efficiency, intelligence and automation across several industries. We will continue to push innovation further to help our customers achieve their full potential and contribute to a sustainable future.”

As President, Arnaud will lead the R&D, product, commercial, operations, partnerships, and support functions and drive the next phase of Hexagon’s robotics innovation. Arnaud will report to Norbert Hanke, interim President and CEO, and will be a member of the Executive Management team.

For further information, please contact: 
Keri Tomsic, Director Corporate Communications, Hexagon AB, media@hexagon.com
Tom Hull, Head of Investor Relations, Hexagon AB, +44 7442 678 437, ir@hexagon.com

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Conversion of 385,499 class C shares (one tenth of a vote) to ordinary shares (one vote)Conversion was made pursuant to EQT’s previous Share ProgramAs of 31 March 2025, there are 1,180,641,810 shares outstanding in EQT

STOCKHOLM, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The total number of votes in EQT AB (publ) (“EQT”) changed during March 2025 as a result of a conversion of 385,499 class C shares to 385,499 ordinary shares. The conversion was made pursuant to EQT’s previous Share Program. The total number of votes has increased by 346,949.1, while the total number of shares issued and total number of shares outstanding are unchanged as a result of the conversion.

The number of shares and votes in EQT as of 31 March 2025 is set out in the table below.

1) Carry one tenth (1/10) of a vote
2) Total number of shares in EQT AB, i.e. including the number of shares owned by EQT AB
3) EQT AB shares owned by EQT AB are not entitled to dividends or carry votes at shareholders’ meetings

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This is information that EQT AB (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 08:00 CET on 31 March 2025.

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LUND, Sweden, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alfa Laval, Outokumpu and SSAB have entered into a strategic cross-industry collaboration to integrate low-emission steel into Alfa Laval’s plate heat exchangers, using SSAB Zero™ steel and Outokumpu Circle Green® stainless steel. This partnership reduces the product’s carbon footprint by up to 60 percent* and exemplifies how local initiatives can drive global impact.

As part of the Laakso Joint Hospital project, a new hospital complex under construction in Helsinki, Finland, these heat exchangers will provide an energy-efficient heat transfer solution for the new cooling system, aiming to maintain a low carbon footprint throughout the product life cycle. The new Helsinki hospital is committed to ambitious climate goals, incorporating life cycle considerations from the planning and implementation stages through to construction and maintenance.

“Our heat exchangers already contribute to reducing our customers’ emissions during operation. By utilizing low-emission steel, we are also decreasing emissions in their upstream value chain,” says Julien Gennetier, Vice President Energy Division, Alfa Laval. “This collaboration serves as a model for how local initiatives can have a global impact, pushing the boundaries and scaling up the usage of low-emission materials. This results in the lowest carbon footprint ever measured for an Alfa Laval gasketed plate heat exchanger.”

Alfa Laval has a long history of cross-industry collaboration, with recent projects involving both Outokumpu and SSAB. However, this marks the first instance of all three companies working together.

“This is one more great step towards a more sustainable future. We are proud to work with companies like Alfa Laval and Outokumpu, since our goal is to build a fossil-free value chain together with our partners and customers. The SSAB ZeroTM steel is made using recycled steel and by using fossil-free energy during the production, the fossil carbon emissions are virtually zero,” says Tony Harris, Head of SSAB Europe.

“Decarbonization is not just a goal anymore – it’s a necessity, requiring companies to invest and implement energy-efficient and low-emission technologies, such as heat exchangers, to accelerate the green transition. And there we need Nordic likeminded frontrunners to drive the progress,” says Rolf Schencking, President for Business Line Advanced Materials at Outokumpu. 

Ambitious climate goals in Helsinki

The installation of five Alfa Laval Concept Zero™ TL10 gasketed plate heat exchangers at Laakso Joint Hospital in 2025 will enable operational savings and reduced emissions in the upstream value chain.

“Sustainability has played an important role in the Laakso Joint Hospital project with ambitious life cycle goals that have been considered at every phase of the project from design and engineering to construction and maintenance of the buildings. Sharing this deeper understanding with key suppliers and being able to install solutions that not only provide efficient cooling for the hospital but that also have a lower carbon footprint is a great contribution to our mission,” says Property Manager Antti Hyökki at the Real Estate Limited Company Laakso Joint Hospital.

*Based on global average emission factors for stainless steel and carbon steel according to Ecoinvent LCI database compared with the specific claims on Outokumpu Circle Green® and SSAB Zero™. According to ISO 14067, considering cradle-to-grave.

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The ability to make the most of what we have is more important than ever. Together with our customers, we’re innovating the industries that society depends on and creating lasting positive impact. Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. We’re set on helping billions of people to get the energy, food, and clean water they need. And, at the same time, we’re decarbonizing the marine fleet that is the backbone of global trade.

We pioneer technologies and solutions that enable our customers to unlock the true potential of resources. As our customers’ businesses grow stronger, the goal of a truly sustainable world edges closer. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets. Together, we’re pioneering positive impact.

Alfa Laval was founded 140 years ago, has customers in 100 countries, employs more than 22,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 66.9 billion (5.8 BEUR) in 2024. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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