Hexagon AB, a specialist in digital-reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has invested$100m in Divergent Technologies Inc, a pioneer of green manufacturing technologies with the first modular digital factory for the automotive industry.

Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Torrance, California, Divergent transforms car manufacturers into agile, design-driven organisations free from capex constraints. A tier-one supplier, its proprietary end-to-end solution is widely applicable to any structure-based, discrete manufacturing process and has already proven to meet the most demanding automotive and aerospace applications. The company holds over 500 patents.
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