As part of Solingen’s Smart City initiative, Technische Betriebe Solingen (TBS) is modernizing its bulk material management with LiDAR technology from Blickfeld. Together with COCUS AG, TBS has implemented an innovative system for automated, high-precision volume measurement. The solution runs on a powerful 5G campus network and leverages edge processing directly on the sensors, delivering real-time data without the need for external computing resources.
Efficient resource management is a central challenge in the waste and recycling industry, as global waste volumes continue to grow while infrastructure struggles to keep pace. Digital innovations such as AI, IoT, and sensor technologies are increasingly seen as key enablers for smarter, more sustainable operations. At this year’s Energy, Fuel & Decarbonisation Expo in Birmingham, Blickfeld will showcase its contribution to this shift: QbVolume, an innovative 3D LiDAR for real-time waste material monitoring. Visitors can experience the technology live at booth EN-H104.
The UAS-DTU team (Unmanned Aerial Systems, Delhi Technological University) from India is taking part in the prestigious DARPA Triage Challenge, sponsored by Blickfeld and supported by its LiDAR sensors, which play a key role in navigation, victim localization, and assessment.
In an increasingly connected world where real-time data drives smart decision-making, Blickfeld’s Qb product family – pronounced like “cube” – provides the technological foundation. Combining precise 3D LiDAR data with powerful on-device processing, these sensor solutions are essential building blocks for modern industrial, infrastructure, and security applications. Whether in perimeter protection, automation, or volume monitoring, the Qb series delivers the precision, scalability, and robustness required for demanding environments.
Blickfeld continues to strengthen its international presence: The entire Qb product portfolio — including Qb2, QbProtect, QbVolume, and QbBasic — is now available in compliance with the requirements of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). TAA-compliant products have already been successfully delivered and installed for several U.S. customers.
Interview with Dirk Rathsack – VP of Business Development & Sales at Blickfeld
Dirk Rathsack joined Blickfeld nearly a year ago as Vice President of Business Development & Sales. Since then, he has played a key role in shaping the company’s strategic direction while gaining deeper insight into the potential of LiDAR technology. In this interview, he talks about his professional background, his vision for Sales & Business Development at Blickfeld, and the most exciting customer project he’s been part of so far.
How can parcel and mail deliveries in urban areas become more efficient, flexible, and sustainable? That’s the driving question behind a visionary project exploring the use of automated e-cargo bikes to support delivery staff on the so-called “last mile” — the final stretch to the customer’s doorstep. The goal: reduce empty trips, streamline delivery processes, and relieve urban delivery traffic.
With the establishment of its Security Business Unit, Blickfeld is responding to the growing demand for innovative security solutions. This strategic move focuses on the increasing importance of 3D LiDAR technology for modern security systems. The ability to deliver precise and reliable spatial data in real-time makes 3D LiDAR indispensable for applications such as perimeter protection, intrusion detection, and safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Senstar and Blickfeld expand their partnership from Europe to a global scale, enhancing their ability to deliver advanced 3D LiDAR security solutions for intrusion detection and perimeter protection in critical infrastructure and public safety.
We are honored to announce that Blickfeld’s QbProtect – The Smart 3D Security LiDAR – has been named the winner in the Outstanding New Product category at the 2024 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in Germany, presented during Security Essen’s 50th-anniversary celebration!
Blickfeld’s 3D LiDAR technology complements Senstar’s portfolio of leading perimeter security systems, enabling earlier and more reliable detection of unauthorized entry and implementation of complex applications.
We are happy to announce the AEGIS software release 2.0 with groundbreaking software updates on the Blickfeld Percept software, running on our smart LiDAR sensors.
