ComNav Technology Shined at the Third International Summit on BDS Applications

Third International Summit on BDS Applications

Zhuzhou, China, October 24, 2024 - the "Third International Summit on BDS Applications," hosted by the National Development and Reform Commission of China, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Ministry of Transport of China, and the Hunan Provincial Government, was grandly opened in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province.

With the theme "Together with the World, Sharing BeiDou System," experts in the GNSS field, representatives from leading enterprises and government, foreign guests from the African Union, Russia, Laos, South Korea, France, Cote d 'Ivoire and other countries gathered to showcase significant achievements and applications of the BeiDou system and to promote technological exchange and cooperation. The summit aims to accelerate the marketization, industrialization, and internationalization of BeiDou applications.

· Powerful Product Lineup Draws Intense Attention

As a leading GNSS navigation and positioning technology company in China, ComNav Technology Ltd. (ComNav) was invited to participate in the summit, showcasing its high-precision positioning chips, modules, terminals, and other core GNSS series products and solutions at the exhibition. The product lineup covers surveying and mapping, intelligent driving, precision agriculture, digital construction and infrastructure. These products, along with their demonstrated applications, attracted widespread attention and recognition from attending officials, industry peers, and users alike.

During the summit, ComNav's booth was visited by Mr. Jin Zhuanglong, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, along with industry experts. After receiving detailed briefings from the staff, they expressed high praise for ComNav's solid technical foundation and innovative capabilities.

· Product Launch Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology

In recent years, backed by strong national support, the BeiDou industry has seen rapid growth and expanding applications. Riding this wave of development, ComNav has remained deeply committed to core technology research and innovation, introducing groundbreaking products such as the world's first BeiDou high-precision OEM board with fully independent intellectual property, and the world's first rodless GNSS receiver - Venus Laser RTK. These innovations have enhanced BeiDou applications with precise positioning, bringing BeiDou technology into everyday life and extending its reach into global markets.

At the summit, ComNav unveiled a highly anticipated lineup of new products, including the 4th-generation GNSS SoC chip QC7820, the Jupiter Laser RTK, the AG501 Pro GNSS Autosteer System, the XE100 GNSS Guidance System for Excavators, the A500 monitoring stations and the MS-SAR5000 Slope Stability Radar. These new releases drew significant attention from visitors. Through detailed explanations and live demonstrations by the staff, attendees had the opportunity to experience firsthand the cutting-edge technology behind BeiDou-powered innovations.

· Selected as Top 10 BDS Application Scenarios

At the summit, a significant achievement was the release of the Top 10 BeiDou Application Scenarios. ComNav's XT100 High-precision Guidance System for Bulldozers was selected as exemplary case of digital construction. ComNav's projects, "Support the Republic of Mali in Accelerating the Development and Management of capital city Bamako and the Niger River", “Port Harcourt City Dock Construction Project, Nigeria”, “Surveying Application for the Dakar-Saint Louis Highway in Senegal” and "CORS Network Development in Uganda and Kenya," were selected as exemplary cases of BDS contribution to the economic and social development of African countries.

ComNav closely aligns with the national development strategy, leveraging its robust R&D capabilities and comprehensive manufacturing systems to develop a range of advanced GNSS terminal products and application solutions. These solutions continuously empower various sectors, including precision agriculture, deformation monitoring, natural resource management, smart cities, digital construction, and international applications. This illustrates how the BeiDou system has become deeply integrated across numerous industries, providing a glimpse into the convenience and potential of future life powered by BeiDou.

· Attending China-Africa BeiDou Cooperation Forum, Building the Belt and Road Initiative

At the roundtable discussions at the Second China-Africa BeiDou Cooperation Forum, the guest had in-depth exchanges on the opportunities and challenges of GNSS application in Africa, as well as the potential demand, prospects and measures suggestions of key industries and regions.

Mr. Peng Haiming, Director of ComNav's Overseas Business Department, highlighted that one of the current challenges facing GNSS development in Africa is the region's relatively underdeveloped infrastructure. This often leads to obstacles in various areas, including economic and resource constraints, during project implementation. Mr. Peng emphasized the importance of cultivating the African market by deeply engaging with user groups and developing GNSS products tailored to the specific needs of African customers. He also suggested that African governments provide greater policy support to further drive GNSS adoption and application across the continent.