Hexagon has announced the winner of the second cohort of its coveted Sixth Sense open innovation platform, which nurtures start-ups creating solutions to pressing manufacturing challenges.
Hexagon is a global digital reality solutions giant, whose technology empowers makers to design and manufacture better and more sustainable products. It launched the Sixth Sense open innovation platform in 2022 to support the growing demand for disruptive innovation in manufacturing. The platform offers business insight, access to experts and mentorship, as well as exposing them to Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division’s global customer and partner base, which includes the likes of Audi, Airbus, Meta and Zimmer Biomet.
GelSight won the competition, following an intense 10-week program of product refinement and business development, which culminated in a pitching competition at the Hague, the Netherlands, where they presented their company and progress to a panel of judges representing experts in technology, investment and Hexagon leadership.
As part of their winning package, they will receive access to Hexagon’s extensive customer base to expand their business, integrate with Hexagon products, and further resources to globalize.
Hexagon would also like to congratulate the rest of the cohort for their impressive pitches and dedication to growth during the program. These innovative start-ups are: 3YOURMIND, Augmentir, JITbase, oculavis, Threedy, and Teratonics.
To follow Sixth Sense, learn about the ecosystem and opportunities for future participation, visit sixthsense.hexagon.com. Stay tuned for an announcement regarding the third cohort in the coming weeks.
About Hexagon
Hexagon is a digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies provider. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that use data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter. For more information, visit hexagon.com/mi.
Hexagon has approximately 23,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 4.3bn Euro. Learn more at hexagon.com.