Hexagon: A Digital Backbone for Manufacturing Facilities

Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions integrating sensors, software and autonomous technologies, has unveiled HxGN SDx2. This cloud-native, multi-tenant SaaS solution is designed to provide a connected and insightful digital backbone for industrial facilities.

HxGN SDx2 unifies data, work processes and information systems to offer contextual, role-based insights throughout the asset lifecycle, transforming industrial projects and facilities into resilient, efficient and safe operations.

The manufacturing industry has substantial physical operations and industrial assets, facing significant challenges due to ageing infrastructure, legacy systems, cybersecurity threats, patchwork data strategies and increasing maintenance costs.

Asset owners also struggle to deliver industrial projects profitably, safely, sustainably, on schedule amid rising complexity.

As the demand for digital transformation and ESG compliance grows, so does the complexity of achieving optimal business operations. To navigate this challenging manufacturing landscape, HxGN SDx2 provides a holistic solution.

This platform integrates project and asset operational data to create a digital twin, enhancing the management of the industrial facility lifecycle.

HxGN SDx2 is a scalable, extensible solution that connects various industrial environments and empowers enterprises to maximise the potential of the digital thread.

By adopting a data-agnostic approach, it integrates seamlessly with existing systems and workflows, facilitating data aggregation, contextualization, analysis and continuous improvement of assets while extending the value of previous technology investments.

HxGN SDx2 offers significant reductions in project costs and schedules.

Its real-time data access minimizes search time and directly supports improved engineering design quality, safety and operational efficiency.

Key Benefits of HxGN SDx2:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Capabilities: Automates processes and data management, reducing reliance on manual efforts and driving operational efficiency throughout the organisation.
• Early Issue Detection: Real-time data access and insights reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs. At the same time, integrated engineering visualization tools enhance communication and coordination among stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Visual Intelligence: Transitioning from document-centric information management to object-level data allows users to leverage visual intelligence reports, viewing continuously updated 2D and 3D designs simultaneously.
• Info Map: Visualising comprehensive, connected asset-related information enhances accessibility and operational efficiency.

“Industrial enterprises face numerous operational challenges as they digitalise physical operations to enhance intelligence, efficiency and resilience,” says Mattias Stenberg, President, Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division. 

“With HxGN SDx2, we are transforming the way industrial enterprises manage their assets throughout their entire lifecycle.

"This solution is pivotal to our Smart Digital Reality vision, enabling organisations to integrate new and existing workflows smoothly, maintain data integrity and achieve material gains in efficiency and sustainability.”

HxGN SDx2 is central to Hexagon’s Smart Digital Reality vision, offering a comprehensive view of industrial facilities and infrastructure. It provides deep insights into project and asset status and performance, identifying challenges and opportunities for enhancing profitability and sustainability.

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