Trimble

Trimble Inc. is an American technology company that designs, develops, and sells positioning and data-collection hardware and software for professionals in surveying, construction, agriculture, and geospatial markets. Its offerings combine GNSS, laser scanning, imaging, and inertial measurement technologies with software for field data collection, modeling, and project management, aiming to connect field operations with design and analytics.

Founded in 1978 by Charles Trimble and fellow engineers to commercialize GPS technology, the company grew through a series of acquisitions to expand its capabilities across industries. Notable acquisitions include Tekla (BIM software) in 2011, SketchUp (3D modeling) in 2012, and Gatewing (drone systems) in 2010, among others. The company trades publicly on the NASDAQ under the ticker TRMB.

Core product families include hardware such as GNSS receivers, total stations, and laser scanners used in surveying and construction, plus software platforms for field data capture, modeling, and project management. Key offerings include Trimble Business Center (office data workflow), Trimble Connect (cloud collaboration), Tekla Structures (BIM for construction), and SketchUp for 3D modeling. The company also offers solutions for agriculture under Trimble Agriculture and for transportation and utilities with civil infrastructure packages, while maintaining a broad range of hardware and software for asset and workforce management.

Trimble emphasizes integrated workflows that link data from the field to the office, enabling better design, construction, asset management, and operations. It operates globally with offices and customers around the world and pursues partnerships with software vendors, hardware manufacturers, and service providers to support location-based engineering and management tasks.