Hexagon Annual Report 2018

40 2018 AT A GLANCE FROM THE BOARD ROOM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Research & Development Product and process innovation, along with highly automated and efficient production, are core competitive strengths underlying Hexagon’s global leadership. Differentiation through innovation is essential to growing market share and contribution margins. The Group works closely with customers and suppliers to excel in these areas. High productivity ensuring ef ficient and cost-ef fective operations RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT