UBlox

u-blox AG is a Swiss multinational company that designs and manufactures wireless communication and positioning semiconductors and modules. Headquartered in Thalwil, near Zurich, the company serves automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics markets worldwide.

The product portfolio includes GNSS positioning modules and chips that support multiple satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou) and advanced receivers for accurate localization; cellular and short-range wireless modules enabling data transmission over LTE-M, NB-IoT, and legacy networks, as well as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other standards; and development platforms that combine hardware, software, and services to accelerate product integration.

In addition to hardware, u-blox provides software, positioning algorithms, and development tools, along with technical support and customization for various industries. The company emphasizes secure and energy-efficient designs to meet the needs of connected devices and systems.

Applications span automotive telematics and advanced driver assistance systems, industrial Internet of Things and asset tracking, smart city and wearables, and robotics. u-blox maintains a global network of design, sales, and support offices to assist customers across regions and continents.

Since its founding in 1997, u-blox has grown through diversification and partnerships, focusing on reliable positioning and connectivity solutions for a wide range of devices and applications. The company seeks to balance performance, power efficiency, and cost in its offerings.