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Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) have transformed surveying, construction, mining and other industries that rely on precise positioning. However, as technology advances, so do the challenges for satellite signals.

Trimble is tackling these challenges with its next generation of GNSS technology. In September 2026, the company announced the new BD1090, BD1092, BD1092i and BX1092i receiver modules, all powered by Trimble Maxwell™ 8. Together, they offer more processing power, stronger signal protection and better performance in demanding environments.

Why GNSS resilience matters

GNSS receivers rely on satellite signals to calculate accurate positions. However, obstacles, atmospheric disturbances and radio frequency interference can all weaken those signals. Two challenges stand out: jamming and spoofing.

  • Jamming happens when interference disrupts or overwhelms legitimate satellite signals. As a result, positioning availability may drop, or positioning may be lost altogether.
  • Spoofing involves transmitting false signals. These can mislead a receiver about its position or the data it uses to calculate that position.

When precise positioning supports critical operations, these disruptions can hurt productivity, workflows and operational confidence. Therefore, a receiver that can recognise and mitigate these threats is an important step towards resilient positioning.

What’s new with Trimble Maxwell 8?

Maxwell 8 combines hardware and software improvements. Together, they help GNSS receivers deliver reliable, high-precision positioning in challenging conditions.

Stronger protection against signal interference

Trimble’s new JammerGuard™ technology protects against a broad range of jamming threats. It works alongside Trimble RTX®-NMA anti-spoofing technology and IonoGuard™ technology for ionospheric disturbances. Together, they help receivers detect and mitigate different sources of signal disruption.

More processing power

The new modules feature a quad-core processor. It delivers four times the processing power of the previous generation, so receivers can handle more complex calculations and sensor integration.

More satellite signals, tracked simultaneously

Expanded channel capacity lets receivers track more signals across multiple constellations and frequencies. As a result, positioning availability can hold up when some signals are obstructed or disrupted.

Better performance in high-vibration environments

Upgraded inertial measurement technology and vibration-resistant components aim to improve performance where equipment movement and vibration can affect positioning.

Looking towards the future

Trimble also designed Maxwell 8 with emerging low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite signals in mind. As this technology develops, additional signal sources could support the future of precise positioning.

What does this mean for the industry?

These developments reflect a broader shift in GNSS technology. The focus is no longer just accuracy under ideal conditions. Instead, it is also the availability, reliability and integrity of positioning when conditions are unpredictable.

For surveying, construction and mining, resilient positioning helps keep equipment and workflows running smoothly.

However, these modules are for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators to build into their own solutions. They are not a new standalone rover range.

Continuing to advance precise positioning

As industries rely more on connected digital workflows and accurate field data, dependable positioning remains fundamental. Trimble Maxwell 8 is another step forward. It combines greater processing capability with enhanced signal protection and a focus on future positioning needs.

To learn more, visit Trimble’s Maxwell 8 GNSS technology page.

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