The second annual conference will be held June 4-7 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas

Cobham, United Kingdom, November, 16th, 2011 - Hexagon AB, leading global provider of design, measurement and visualization technologies, will host its second annual international conference, Hexagon 2012, June 4-7 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Bringing together users from Hexagon Metrology, Intergraph®, ERDAS, Leica Geosystems and NovAtel the Hexagon 2012 agenda promises attendees hands-on training courses, interactive technology demonstrations and exhibits and unlimited networking opportunities. As the conference will bring together users from all Hexagon group companies the event will be split into several tracks in order for users to follow sessions aligned within their industry.

The Metrology Track at Hexagon 2012 will include insightful presentations by industry experts, visionary keynote presentations on industry trends and compelling customer testimonials from industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Energy and so much more. Other events will include hands-on software workshops, developers feed-back sessions and round table discussions.

"Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, our focus for Hexagon 2012 is to enrich our attendees’ experience with content concentrated on our synergistic and comprehensive technology portfolio," said Ola Rollén, President and CEO of Hexagon AB. "We look forward to welcoming customers from more than 65 countries and to yet again delivering a conference of exceptional quality and value."

The Hexagon 2012 theme, “Think Forward,” highlights Hexagon’s continued determination to take on the challenges of the design, measurement and visualization world by mobilizing the full capabilities of its brands to innovate across boundaries and chart future directions. More than 3,000 attendees are expected to attend Hexagon 2012.

Call for Speakers

Hexagon Metrology is seeking users from across the international community that wish to present case histories on how their company has employed Hexagon Metrology products to improve processes, raise quality and efficiency, and do business smarter than before. All selected speakers receive complimentary access to the conference. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  for a speaker information pack.

The special Hexagon 2012 “Think Forward” rate of US$699 is available through January 9 and room rates at MGM Grand are from just $129 per room per night plus taxes.To register and for more information, please visit www.hexagonconference.com.

About Hexagon Metrology

Hexagon Metrology is part of the Hexagon AB Group and includes leading metrology brands such as Brown & Sharpe, Cognitens, DEA, Leica Geosystems (Metrology Division), Leitz, m&h Inprocess Messtechnik, Optiv, PC-DMIS, QUINDOS, ROMER and TESA. Hexagon Metrology brands represent an unrivaled global installed base of millions of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), portable measuring systems and handheld instruments, and tens of thousands of metrology software licenses. Hexagon Metrology empowers its customers to fully control manufacturing processes that rely on dimensional precision, ensuring that products manufactured precisely conform to the original product design. The company offering of machines, systems and software is complemented by a wide range of product support, aftermarket and value-added services.  www.HexagonMetrology.us

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Caption: Hexagon Metrology President and CEO Norbert Hanke delivers his keynote presentation at Hexagon 2011

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Caption: Hexagon 2012 will take place at MGM Grand Las Vegas on June 4-7, 2012