Trimble is a technology company that provides positioning, modeling, analytics, and connectivity solutions to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability in a range of industries.
Founded in 1978 by Charles Trimble as Trimble Navigation Limited in California, USA.
Initially, the company focused on providing GPS solutions for land surveyors.
In the 1980s, Trimble expanded to provide GPS solutions for the construction industry.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Trimble continued to expand its range of solutions, including agriculture, transportation, and logistics.
Today, Trimble operates in over 150 countries and employs over 11,000 people.
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Trimble Catalyst is a subscription-based solution that allows users to access high-precision GPS positioning on their mobile devices.
Trimble serves a range of industries, including construction, agriculture, transportation, geospatial, and more.
Trimble solutions can help improve productivity, safety, and sustainability by providing accurate and reliable data for decision-making and operations.
GPS is a specific positioning technology developed and maintained by the US government. GNSS, or Global Navigation Satellite System, is a generic term that includes GPS and other similar systems developed by other countries, such as Galileo and GLONASS.
Yes, Trimble offers training and support for their solutions through their Trimble University program, customer support services, and online resources.
Yes, Trimble solutions are designed to work with a range of software and hardware, including Trimble and third-party products.