Trimble Acquires NM Group for Visual and 3D Asset Management

Trimble has acquired Network Mapping Group Limited (NM Group), headquartered in Knaresborough, United Kingdom. The acquisition expands Trimble’s energy solutions portfolio to provide high-value data modeling and 3D visualization services for the utilities industry.

NM Group is a leading data capture, modeling, engineering and analytical services and 3D visualization solutions provider for electricity network operators. NM Group combines multiple remote sensing techniques with unique data analysis capabilities to create a variety of information products such as 3D asset models, engineering assessments and vegetation risk analysis, including the Caydence® 3D visualization solution.

​“Visual and 3D asset management is a growing market segment within the electric utility industry that allows customers to better understand and assess the state of their network assets,” said Kai Lehtinen, general manager of Trimble’s Energy Division. “This capability from the NM Group, together with existing Trimble competencies, will enrich our solutions for network operators by providing a highly accurate and dynamic visual context that optimizes decision making.”
 
“Our service portfolio and Caydence 3D visualization solution for asset management provides powerful tools to help increase network reliability and efficiency,” said Kevin Jacobs, CEO NM Group. “We are delighted to be joining Trimble and look forward to continuing to spearhead asset management and engineering solutions for network operators globally.

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