Alignment Expertise and Quantm History
The Trimble Quantm Alignment Planning System is a unique route optimization technology and methodology supported by a team that incorporates road and rail engineers, GIS professionals, transportation researchers, mathematicians and system developers.
The Quantm System was developed by the Australian Government's scientific agency CSIRO over ten years. It is the first technology and methodology (patent pending) to specifically address the complex task of route alignment selection. The technology provides essential support to project teams planning corridors and/or alignments for both road and rail projects. To commercialize the unique and innovative technology, Quantm Pty. Ltd was formed in 2000.
In April of 2006, Trimble Navigation Limited acquired Quantm International Inc and its subsidiary Quantm Pty. Ltd., as a wholly-owned subsidiary to enhance the total solutions capability from prefeasibility through planning, design, construction and maintenance.
In 2007, a joint venture, Quantm Qingzheng (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd and a data processing center was established in Beijing, China.
In 2009 Quantm Pty. Ltd. changed its name to Trimble Planning Solutions Pty. Ltd.