Hexagon has been selected as the key technology partner for Thales in a landmark five-year strategic agreement aimed at modernizing and harmonizing manufacturing operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The partnership marks a pivotal step for Thales as it seeks to meet surging demand in sectors such as aerospace, defense, and security by leveraging next-generation metrology and quality assurance technologies.

The collaboration places Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division at the forefront of Thales’ production modernization efforts, consolidating its role as the primary supplier of advanced inspection software, precision measurement equipment, and maintenance services across multiple sites. This move is intended to streamline procurement processes, reduce operational complexity, and ensure that consistent quality standards are maintained across geographically dispersed facilities.

At the core of the agreement is a shared vision for scalable and traceable manufacturing workflows. With increased global pressure to deliver high-performance, mission-critical systems, Thales is turning to Hexagon’s expertise to implement automated measurement technologies that enhance both efficiency and reliability. The partnership will empower Thales teams across EMEA to accelerate their production timelines while maintaining rigorous quality benchmarks.

Executives from both companies emphasized the strategic importance of aligning tools, processes, and standards to create a more agile and unified manufacturing environment. By consolidating its inspection and metrology systems under one trusted partner, Thales is positioning itself to respond more effectively to market dynamics and operational demands.

This partnership also builds on an existing relationship between the two companies, with earlier successful deployments of Hexagon’s technologies in Thales facilities across France and Italy. The expanded agreement now scales that collaboration to a regional level, supporting Thales’ broader ambitions to enhance productivity and innovation in its manufacturing processes.

With the rollout of this agreement, Hexagon’s solutions will play a critical role in enabling Thales to maintain excellence in product development, quality assurance, and operational coordination—laying the foundation for long-term growth in high-tech and defense manufacturing across the EMEA region.