Somag AG, whose customers include Google Maps, has been very successful despite the coronavirus pandemic. The sophisticated mechanics underlying the Jena-built platforms keep camera movement as smooth as possible, enabling precise data collection and complex images taken from the air and water. Sales of the products are growing worldwide. And that brought this Thuringia-based global market leader up against the limits of its available space. The remedy: a new facility costing around three million euros. It comes with several advantages: The company is optimizing its processes by making workstations task-specific, expanding the testing capacity of its own equipment, and assembling all of its growing workforce under one roof. (hw)
