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Cision Canada
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
FocalPoint announces strategic collaboration with STMicroelectronics to deliver an enhanced GNSS solution for automotive
CAMBRIDGE, England, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ -- FocalPoint, a UK-based software company providing next-gen positioning solutions for automotive, wearables and smartphones, has announced a strategic collaboration with STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications. The joint offering provides automotive OEMs a combined solution that enhances navigation performance by improving GNSS reliability and accuracy — key to making autonomous vehicles safer. Within this collaboration, FocalPoint will integrate its S-GNSS ® Auto software, powered by Supercorrelation ™ technology, onto ST's Teseo devices, known for their high performance and multi-constellation support. Combined with S-GNSS ® Auto, they will offer next-level industry-leading reliability and accuracy, surpassing other commercially available options. GNSS is an important component in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), providing absolute location data. However, its accuracy is compromised in urban canyons and forested roads due to signal interference. S-GNSS ® Auto transforms GNSS into a reliable, high-performance sensor in these challenging scenarios. This allows automakers to harness the full potential of GNSS and confidently extend the operational range of hands-free driving beyond open-sky roads. Delivered as a simple firmware update to the Teseo device, S-GNSS ® Auto is cost-effective and easy to adopt. This engagement is a significant milestone in the growth and demand for FocalPoint technology that follows a recent strategic investment from GM Ventures and collaboration with General Motors (NYSE: GM). Scott Pomerantz, CEO at FocalPoint, said, "The combination of FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto and ST's Teseo chips offers a powerful approach for automotive OEMs looking to advance ADAS systems. The Teseo receivers are specifically optimised to take full advantage of S-GNSS ® Auto, maximizing GNSS performance, improving system reliability, and enhancing accuracy where traditional GNSS systems fall short." Luca Celant, Digital Audio and Signal Solutions Division General Manager at STMicroelectronics, said, "By integrating FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto software onto our Teseo receivers, we enable OEMs to confidently advance automation, while setting a new standard for navigation accuracy and reliability." Key findings from the collaboration show that the combined solution of ST's Teseo devices and FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto enhances measurement accuracy by up to 4 times and position accuracy by up to 3 times (in challenging multipath environments). More details are available upon request. Contact FocalPoint at [email protected] for the full results report. About FocalPoint FocalPoint is a UK-based technology company specializing in next-generation GNSS positioning solutions for automotive, wearables and smartphones. Their patented Supercorrelation ™ technology boosts the accuracy, reliability and security of radio receivers. FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto software is designed specifically for the automotive sector, delivering the GNSS reliability needed to advance vehicle autonomy. Leading chipset manufacturers and OEMs partner with FocalPoint to improve device capabilities, benefitting billions of users who rely on accurate location technology. Headquartered in Cambridge, with offices in Bristol and in the United States, FocalPoint has earned numerous accolades, including the 2024 Cars of the Future Self-Driving Industry Award in the V2X category, and recognition from the UK Royal Institute of Navigation and the US Institute of Navigation.
Korea Herald
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
FocalPoint announces strategic collaboration with STMicroelectronics to deliver an enhanced GNSS solution for automotive
The combination of ST's Teseo chipsets with FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto software delivers enhanced GNSS accuracy in challenging environments CAMBRIDGE, England, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FocalPoint, a UK-based software company providing next-gen positioning solutions for automotive, wearables and smartphones, has announced a strategic collaboration with STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications. The joint offering provides automotive OEMs a combined solution that enhances navigation performance by improving GNSS reliability and accuracy — key to making autonomous vehicles safer. Within this collaboration, FocalPoint will integrate its S-GNSS ® Auto software, powered by Supercorrelation ™ technology, onto ST's Teseo devices, known for their high performance and multi-constellation support. Combined with S-GNSS ® Auto, they will offer next-level industry-leading reliability and accuracy, surpassing other commercially available options. GNSS is an important component in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), providing absolute location data. However, its accuracy is compromised in urban canyons and forested roads due to signal interference. S-GNSS ® Auto transforms GNSS into a reliable, high-performance sensor in these challenging scenarios. This allows automakers to harness the full potential of GNSS and confidently extend the operational range of hands-free driving beyond open-sky roads. Delivered as a simple firmware update to the Teseo device, S-GNSS ® Auto is cost-effective and easy to adopt. This engagement is a significant milestone in the growth and demand for FocalPoint technology that follows a recent strategic investment from GM Ventures and collaboration with General Motors (NYSE: GM). Scott Pomerantz, CEO at FocalPoint, said, "The combination of FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto and ST's Teseo chips offers a powerful approach for automotive OEMs looking to advance ADAS systems. The Teseo receivers are specifically optimised to take full advantage of S-GNSS ® Auto, maximizing GNSS performance, improving system reliability, and enhancing accuracy where traditional GNSS systems fall short." Luca Celant, Digital Audio and Signal Solutions Division General Manager at STMicroelectronics, said, "By integrating FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto software onto our Teseo receivers, we enable OEMs to confidently advance automation, while setting a new standard for navigation accuracy and reliability." Key findings from the collaboration show that the combined solution of ST's Teseo devices and FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto enhances measurement accuracy by up to 4 times and position accuracy by up to 3 times (in challenging multipath environments). More details are available upon request. Contact FocalPoint at contact@ for the full results report. About FocalPoint FocalPoint is a UK-based technology company specializing in next-generation GNSS positioning solutions for automotive, wearables and smartphones. Their patented Supercorrelation ™ technology boosts the accuracy, reliability and security of radio receivers. FocalPoint's S-GNSS ® Auto software is designed specifically for the automotive sector, delivering the GNSS reliability needed to advance vehicle autonomy. Leading chipset manufacturers and OEMs partner with FocalPoint to improve device capabilities, benefitting billions of users who rely on accurate location technology. Headquartered in Cambridge, with offices in Bristol and in the United States, FocalPoint has earned numerous accolades, including the 2024 Cars of the Future Self-Driving Industry Award in the V2X category, and recognition from the UK Royal Institute of Navigation and the US Institute of Navigation.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
FocalPoint announces strategic collaboration with STMicroelectronics to deliver an enhanced GNSS solution for automotive
The combination of ST's Teseo chipsets with FocalPoint's S-GNSS® Auto software delivers enhanced GNSS accuracy in challenging environments CAMBRIDGE, England, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FocalPoint, a UK-based software company providing next-gen positioning solutions for automotive, wearables and smartphones, has announced a strategic collaboration with STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications. The joint offering provides automotive OEMs a combined solution that enhances navigation performance by improving GNSS reliability and accuracy — key to making autonomous vehicles safer. Within this collaboration, FocalPoint will integrate its S-GNSS® Auto software, powered by Supercorrelation™ technology, onto ST's Teseo devices, known for their high performance and multi-constellation support. Combined with S-GNSS® Auto, they will offer next-level industry-leading reliability and accuracy, surpassing other commercially available options. GNSS is an important component in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), providing absolute location data. However, its accuracy is compromised in urban canyons and forested roads due to signal interference. S-GNSS® Auto transforms GNSS into a reliable, high-performance sensor in these challenging scenarios. This allows automakers to harness the full potential of GNSS and confidently extend the operational range of hands-free driving beyond open-sky roads. Delivered as a simple firmware update to the Teseo device, S-GNSS® Auto is cost-effective and easy to adopt. This engagement is a significant milestone in the growth and demand for FocalPoint technology that follows a recent strategic investment from GM Ventures and collaboration with General Motors (NYSE: GM). Scott Pomerantz, CEO at FocalPoint, said, "The combination of FocalPoint's S-GNSS® Auto and ST's Teseo chips offers a powerful approach for automotive OEMs looking to advance ADAS systems. The Teseo receivers are specifically optimised to take full advantage of S-GNSS® Auto, maximizing GNSS performance, improving system reliability, and enhancing accuracy where traditional GNSS systems fall short." Luca Celant, Digital Audio and Signal Solutions Division General Manager at STMicroelectronics, said, "By integrating FocalPoint's S-GNSS® Auto software onto our Teseo receivers, we enable OEMs to confidently advance automation, while setting a new standard for navigation accuracy and reliability." Key findings from the collaboration show that the combined solution of ST's Teseo devices and FocalPoint's S-GNSS® Auto enhances measurement accuracy by up to 4 times and position accuracy by up to 3 times (in challenging multipath environments). More details are available upon request. Contact FocalPoint at contact@ for the full results report. About FocalPoint FocalPoint is a UK-based technology company specializing in next-generation GNSS positioning solutions for automotive, wearables and smartphones. Their patented Supercorrelation™ technology boosts the accuracy, reliability and security of radio receivers. FocalPoint's S-GNSS® Auto software is designed specifically for the automotive sector, delivering the GNSS reliability needed to advance vehicle autonomy. Leading chipset manufacturers and OEMs partner with FocalPoint to improve device capabilities, benefitting billions of users who rely on accurate location technology. Headquartered in Cambridge, with offices in Bristol and in the United States, FocalPoint has earned numerous accolades, including the 2024 Cars of the Future Self-Driving Industry Award in the V2X category, and recognition from the UK Royal Institute of Navigation and the US Institute of Navigation. Website: ; Media contact:Ramya Sriramcontact@ SOURCE Focal Point Positioning Ltd Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Trimble Works with STMicroelectronics to Deliver Precise Positioning Solution for the Automotive and IoT Industries
Collaboration Enables Easier, More Scalable Precise Positioning Capabilities WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today its collaboration with STMicroelectronics to deliver precise positioning solutions for automotive and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Trimble's precise positioning engine, Trimble ProPoint® Go, will be paired with the STMicroelectronics' new groundbreaking Teseo VI GNSS chipsets delivering OEMs an integrated approach that maximizes performance and cost-efficiency while reducing time-to-market. The combined solution is ideal for applications such as automotive navigation, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X), field robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Teseo VI GNSS receiver enhances signal availability and accuracy by supporting quad-band GNSS (L1, L2, L5, and E6), which improves performance in challenging environments such as urban canyons. The Trimble ProPoint Go positioning engine is designed to deliver high-accuracy position and orientation data by utilizing globally accessible Trimble correction services. The combination of ProPoint Go with STMicroelectronics' Teseo VI ensures precise and reliable centimeter-level positions, velocities and time. With quad-frequency GNSS signal support and Trimble ProPoint Go's first-in-market Automotive Safety Integrity Level-C (ASIL-C) certified correction data, this positioning ecosystem helps companies enhance their automated driving capabilities with a focus on safety. It also helps drive accuracy for IoT applications such as field robotics and autonomous lawn mowers. 'We are committed to bringing the most accurate position and orientation data for improved positioning performance in challenging environments,' said Olivier Casabianca, vice president, advanced positioning at Trimble. 'Our ongoing collaboration with STMicroelectronics provides a robust, reliable, and cost-effective solution for a wide range of automotive and industrial applications.' Key Advantages of ProPoint Go with Teseo VI Include: High-accuracy worldwide support with Trimble RTX® Fusion with IMU sensors, ideal for challenging GNSS scenarios (tunnels, urban canopies, etc.) Integrity and protection levels support Mass-market applications Scalable, global solution 'Trimble and STMicroelectronics have worked together for several years to deliver reliable localization and measurement data from a variety of sensors,' said Luca Celant, digital, audio and signal solutions division general manager at STMicroelectronics. 'With this collaboration, the industry will benefit from a quicker path to market for precise positioning applications.' Availability STMicroelectronics will exhibit its Teseo VI GNSS receivers in Hall 7, Booth 7A61 at the Mobile World Congress, March 3-6, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The joint ProPoint Go with Teseo VI solution will be on display at Embedded World Conference, March 11-13, 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany in the STMicroelectronics Booth 4A-148. To learn more about Trimble's precise positioning technology for automotive and IoT applications, visit About Trimble Field Systems Trimble Field Systems develops hardware, software and services that connect the site to the office for key industries around the world, including civil construction, surveying, mapping, automotive, marine, utilities and more. Leveraging decades of expertise and a commitment to driving innovative breakthroughs, we offer solutions that drive digital transformation across your field operations. About Trimble Trimble is transforming the ways people move, build and live. Core technologies in positioning, modeling and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve our customers' productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), visit:
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
STMicroelectronics releases innovative satellite navigation receiver to democratize precise positioning for automotive and industrial applications
P4676A -- Feb 26 2025 -- Teseo VI satnav receiver_IMAGE STMicroelectronics releases innovative satellite navigation receiver to democratize precise positioning for automotive and industrial applications ST first to put quad-band, multi-constellation design, needed for precise GNSS positioning accurate to a few centimeters, on a single die Innovative design ensures cost-effective precise positioning for road users and for new industrial applications, to increase the areas where autonomous vehicles can operate Geneva, Switzerland, February 26, 2025 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has introduced the Teseo VI family of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers aimed at high-volume precise positioning use cases. For the automotive industry, Teseo VI chips and modules will be core building blocks of advanced driving systems (ADAS), smart in-vehicle systems, and safety-critical applications such as autonomous driving. They have also been designed to improve positioning capabilities in multiple industrial applications including asset trackers, mobile robots for home deliveries, managing machinery and crop monitoring in smart agriculture, timing systems such as base stations, and many more. 'Our new Teseo VI receivers represent a real breakthrough among positioning engines for several reasons: they are the first to integrate multi-constellation and quad-band signal processing in a single die; they are the first to embed a dual-Arm®-core architecture enabling both very high performance and ASIL-level safety for assisted and autonomous driving applications. Last but not least, they embed ST's proprietary embedded Non-Volatile-Memory (PCM), thus delivering a very integrated, cost-effective, and reliable platform for new precise-positioning solutions,' said Luca Celant, Digital Audio and Signal Solutions General Manager, STMicroelectronics. 'ST's new satellite-navigation receivers will support exciting, advanced capabilities in automotive ADAS applications and enable many new use cases being implemented by industrial companies.' Teseo VI is the first in the market to integrate all the necessary system elements for centimeter accuracy into one die, supporting simultaneous multi-constellation and quad-band operations. This innovation simplifies the development of end-user navigation and positioning products, enhances reliability even in challenging conditions like urban canyons, and reduces bill-of-materials costs. Additionally, the single chip accelerates time to market and allows for compact and lightweight form factors. The new Teseo VI family of precise positioning receiver chips leverages decades of experience and integrates multiple ST proprietary technologies, including precise positioning and advanced embedded memory. Technical Notes for Editors ST's new GNSS device family includes the Teseo VI STA8600A and Teseo VI+, STA8610A, each with dual independent Arm® Cortex®-M7 processing cores for local control of all the IC's (integrated circuit) functions. The Cortex-M7 brings powerful 32-bit processing and helps enable concurrent multi-constellation and multi-band operation on a single die. Teseo VI+ can also host various enhanced positioning engines, developed independently by third ST Authorized Partner companies, to provide complete real-time kinematics for centimeter position accuracy. Completing the family, the Teseo APP2 STA9200MA operates dual cores in lockstep, providing hardware redundancy for applications such as road vehicle guidance meeting ISO 26262 ASIL-B functional safety. Pin-compatibility between Teseo APP2 and other Teseo VI ICs simplifies PCB design for companies producing ASIL-certified and non-ASIL applications. All variants feature ST's innovative RF architecture and GNSS baseband design provides quad-band GNSS support (L1, L2, L5 and E6) with the unique ability to acquire and track only L5. This is highly effective in reducing outliers and increasing robustness in difficult conditions such as urban canyons and in the presence of jammers. In addition, the proprietary phase-change memory (PCM) technology removes external memory needs, thereby minimizing the system bill of materials (BOM) and simplifying the manufacturing supply chain. Proprietary PCM is robust to withstand challenging environments such as automotive, non-volatile like Flash, and has a small cell architecture suited to space-efficient on-chip integration. The ICs all contain a full set of hardware cyber security features including secure boot, over-the-air firmware update, and output-data protection. In addition, ST's hardware security module (HSM) provides robust protection against online hacking. The devices comply with the latest UNECE R155 and ISO 21434 specifications that mandate cybersecurity by design. The Teseo VI product family is supported by an established ecosystem of suppliers and partners for algorithms, reference designs, and compatible complementary hardware. The Teseo VI product family includes also two new GNSS automotive modules: the Teseo-VIC6A in a 16mm x 12mm form factor (embedding Teseo VI), and the Teseo-ELE6A in a 17mm x 22mm form factor (embedding Teseo VI+). These new modules simplify the integration of Teseo VI/VI+ ICs on the customer platform and ensure optimum performance. The Teseo VI samples are available on request. For more information, please go to You can also read our blogpost at About STMicroelectronicsAt ST, we are over 50,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An integrated device manufacturer, we work with more than 200,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of cloud-connected autonomous things. We are committed to achieving our goal to become carbon neutral on scope 1 and 2 and partially scope 3 by 2027. 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