In 2000, engineer Peter Grognard founded Septentrio as a spin-off from imec, Europe's leading research institute in microelectronics and nanotechnology. The founding insight was clear: as GPS/GNSS technology became increasingly vital for critical applications, existing receivers weren't meeting the rigorous demands of industrial and autonomous systems. So they built Septentrio - a company dedicated to delivering high-precision, multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receivers that could operate reliably in the most challenging environments. Over 25 years, Septentrio has evolved into a market leader, serving industries ranging from marine and mining to agriculture, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and defense, all while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
What makes Septentrio exceptional is their unwavering commitment to solving real-world positioning problems where failure is not an option. Their receivers deliver decimeter to centimeter-level accuracy even in the presence of interference, jamming, or spoofing threats. With advanced protection technologies like AIM+ anti-jamming and a customer-centric approach to technical support and firmware updates, Septentrio has earned the trust of demanding clients worldwide. In 2025, this journey of innovation and excellence reached a new milestone when Hexagon, a global leader in precision technologies, completed the acquisition of Septentrio to expand the reach of mission-critical navigation and autonomy applications - cementing Septentrio's position at the forefront of GNSS technology.
