Press Releases

Blickfeld relies on leading manufacturing service provider for series production of the world’s first smart LiDAR, the Qb2, to meet growing global demand.

• Blickfeld announces the delivery of its Qb2 LiDAR sensor, the industry’s first Smart LiDAR sensor, providing the software stack and WiFi connectivity in one device.

Blickfeld’s LiDAR sensor technology is being applied for research in various use cases with the goal of evaluating autonomous functions for enhanced efficiency in agricultural machinery and equipment

At POWTECH 2022, Blickfeld will showcase a solution for measuring the volume of bulk material, in real time – making the asset management process more efficient and enabling companies to digitally record their inventory.

• Demo “Volume measurement with 3D LiDAR” at the Blickfeld booth 3-677 in Hall 3.
• Presentation “Accurate on-demand volume measurement of bulk materials with 3D LiDAR Sensors”: Joachim Dilger, Blickfeld GmbH, on Sept. 28, 3:30-4:00 p.m., expert forum stage talks in Hall 3, Booth 3-153.

Blickfeld’s 3D LiDAR solutions measure the precise distance and size of intruding objects and people for perimeter security systems. The associated detection software “Percept” allows for reliable alarm triggers, distinguishing between people and smaller objects, meaning false alarms caused by small animals for instance, can be effectively avoided. Meeting the highest security requirements, Blickfeld’s solutions are ideally suited for critical infrastructure uses.

• Security live demo at the Blickfeld booth, hall 6, booth 6A26.
• Security experts forum: Presentation by Raphael Peyman, Blickfeld GmbH, on September 20th at 1:15p.m in Hall 6: “Highest Security for Critical Infrastructures through LiDAR Sensors.”

• The research aims to develop a train shunting assistance system based on an advanced sensor set including Blickfeld LiDAR technology
• It represents a significant step forward to safe and efficient shunting of freight trains and allows for the introduction of autonomous features
• Reliable and accurate automated detection of objects on the tracks helps avoid collision without exposing workers to hazards

• The financing will help with the product development and sales growth of smart sensor solutions for automotive and industrial applications.
• The additional capital will support the fast-growing startup in its expansion into the United States and Asia.
• The funding is secured by an EU guarantee.

Blickfeld, the breakthrough LiDAR sensor technology company creating innovative hardware and software products, will be expanding its operations into the US. 

To support Blickfeld’s operations on the ground in the US, the company will open a new office in the Detroit area, to establish its strategic North American location. Blickfeld plans to hire 25 more people by the end of 2023.

The Blickfeld “Cube 1 Outdoor” LiDAR sensor is protected in accordance to IP65 against ingress of dust and jets of water from all directions. Power-over-Ethernet technology simplifies installation and maintenance, reduces the number of accessories required and thus the complexity of comprehensive LiDAR systems.

• Blickfeld and EvoCount deepen collaboration and realize several joint projects.
• Current people counting projects enable accurate and privacy-compliant determination of visitor numbers to derive effective protective measures.

• Blickfeld launches Percept, a perception software for translating LiDAR data into actionable information easily
• Industry-first smart 3D LiDAR “Qb2” announced that combines software and hardware and thus gathers and processes LiDAR data on one groundbreaking device 
• “Percept” and “Qb2” mark the beginning of a smart LiDAR era for industrial applications in which users will be able to profit easily from real-time 3D data

New investment supports the development of new products and internationalization of business

Blickfeld, the Munich-based start-up developing breakthrough high performance and mass-producible LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensing technology, announces the extension of the company’s Series A funding to $31 million. New Future Capital (NFC), a private equity firm that provides growth capital primarily in Asia, North America, and Europe, was won as a new investor. Furthermore, all existing investors participated in the round including Bayern Kapital, Continental, Fluxunit – ams OSRAM Ventures, High-Tech Gründerfonds, Tengelmann Ventures, and UVC Partners.