LIVERMORE, CA, Feb 17, 2026 – Topcon Positioning Systems has signed a commercial agreement with Xona for early access to Pulsar, Xona’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite navigation constellation. The agreement makes Topcon one of Xona’s first commercial customers. Topcon plans to integrate Pulsar into future positioning systems, reflecting increased use of LEO-based navigation.
“The letter of agreement reinforces Topcon’s long-standing commitment to innovation and customer-driven technology leadership,” said Ron Oberlander, head of the Topcon Geomatics Platform. “It lays the groundwork for a new era of high-precision performance possibilities as LEO satellites come online. By proactively adopting next-generation navigation infrastructure, we strengthen our commitment to provide reliable, resilient, and future-proof solutions for our customers.”
“Topcon understands where accuracy, continuity, and confidence matter most for operators in the field,” said Bryan Chan, co-founder and VP of strategy at Xona. “By adding a modern navigation layer into Topcon’s offerings, Pulsar will strengthen signal performance and resiliency in even the most challenging environments, ensuring Topcon customers can operate with greater confidence wherever their work takes them.”
Source: Topcon
About Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems, founded in 1994 and based in Livermore, CA, provides precision measurement and workflow solutions for construction, geospatial, and agriculture sectors. Its products include GPS receivers, robotic total stations, laser scanners, and mobile mapping solutions focused on productivity and accuracy in field operations. As a subsidiary of Topcon Corp., the company draws on long-standing legacy in optical and positioning technologies. As of November 2024, Topcon Positioning Systems employs about 1,000 people and operates on six continents through a network of 93 subsidiaries and affiliates.
About Xona
Xona develops the Pulsar satellite positioning, navigation and timing service. The company plans to deliver navigation and timing signals from low Earth orbit through a dedicated satellite constellation. Pulsar is designed to complement existing GPS systems and support commercial navigation services worldwide. Xona provides authenticated and encrypted signals to reduce spoofing and interference. It targets industries that require precise positioning and timing, including defense, agriculture, telecommunications, transportation and logistics. The company also serves energy, maritime, aviation, construction, surveying, financial systems and autonomous robotics markets. Xona was founded in 2019. It is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. Xona has about 100 employees worldwide.