What’s new in HxGN Robotic Automation

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HxGN Robotic Automation 2026.1

HxGN Robotic Automation 2026.1

Major release focused on expanded sensor integrations, faster programming workflows, and improved platform performance.

Expanded integration
  • Integration of HYPERSCAN and ATS800 sensors, enabling greater measurement flexibility and allowing customers to select the right sensor for their application.
  • ABB robot integration, expanding multi-brand compatibility alongside existing KUKA and FANUC support.
  • Ability to split a PRESTO XL cell into two independently operating PRESTO L cells, enabling parallel workflows to increase throughput and maximise asset utilisation.


Faster, more efficient workflows

  • Mirroring and reverse mirroring reduce path programming by 30–40% by reusing validated paths and optimising motion direction.
  • Reusable subroutines eliminate repetitive programming - update a command once and apply it across multiple programs.
  • 6x faster CAD loading, accelerating program setup and speeding up deployment.


Scalable, reliable performance

  • Platform architecture upgraded to .NET 10 with updated third-party components for improved stability and future readiness.


Documentation
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  • HxGN Robotic Automation 2024.2
    Release focused on improved validation workflows, robot integration, and path planning performance.

    Validation and simulation
    • New validation and simulation workflow concept to improve program verification.

    Robot integration
    • Robot export capability for improved deployment workflows.
    • Expanded KUKA robot integration.
    • Improved tool trajectory handling.

    Path planning
    • Faster collision detection engine.
    • Shorter and more optimised robot trajectories.

    Additional improvements
    • Reflector measurement types: Fast, Standard, and Accurate.
    • General user experience improvements and additional language support.

    Documentation
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  • HxGN Robotic Automation 2024.1
    General platform improvements and stability enhancements.
    • Revamped integration with Inspire metrology application to provide a consistent user workflow compared to the other metrology application (PC-DMIS, PolyWorks).
    • Improvements also in PC-DMIS/EM workflow and in PolyWorks interface, improving RTQM process
    • Added a new Continuous motion grouping command, improving the linear motions speed by reducing the stop time between motions by 95%
    • Added support for Hexagon Unified Licensing system to enable a new business model, more convenient for the customers and scalable within the PRESTO system offering
    • Improved tracker and scanner simulation and workflows
    • Improved path planning workflows and support for CRX-10iA/L FANUC cobot

    Documentation
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  • HxGN Robotic Automation 2023.2
    Enhancements focused on Leica RDS integration and inspection workflow improvements.

    Leica RDS integration
    • AS1 programmatic checks and alignments to verify system status and perform required adjustments.
    • AS1 scanning extension with full integration and simulation capabilities.
    • AS1 XL integration with complete simulation support.

    Workflow & automation
    • Automatic path planning with tracker slider support.
    • Robotic Automation App Manager for easier management of Generic Host.

    User experience
    • User management roles separating Programmer and Operator permissions.
    • Execution Manager UI/UX improvements.

    Documentation
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  • HxGN Robotic Automation 2023.1
    Major platform update introducing a new execution interface and deeper metrology integration.

    Execution manager
    • Brand-new Execution Manager with Nexus look and feel.
    • Simplified program execution workflows in automatic and manual modes.
    • Improved operator experience for PRESTO and other automated inspection cells.

    Metrology integration
    • Extensive PolyWorks integration, including reference points, boundary scanning, and metadata management.

    Automation
    • Automatic Program Adjustment, allowing programs created in the digital twin to automatically adapt to the real inspection cell.

    Documentation
    View the full release notes and documentation

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