Hesai Technology Co., Ltd. (Hesai Tech) was listed on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). As a developer and manufacturer of LiDARs, the company’s products are widely used in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and autonomous vehicles that support advanced driver assistance systems, as well as v

On September 15, Hesai Technology announced the expansion of its production agreement with a leading U.S.-based robotaxi company. The agreement, now valued at over USD 40 million, covers deliveries before the end of 2026. Hesai was selected as the only supplier to provide both long-range and short-range lidars.
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On September 9, Wideye announced that it will showcase its sensor integration solutions at IAA Mobility 2025.
The company will highlight three LiDAR integration options, including a glass trim for LiDAR integration in the roofline that has already been confirmed by some mass production programs, a panoramic all-glas

On September 8, Hesai Technology announced that it will showcase its high-performance lidar portfolio at IAA Mobility 2025.
The company will present its full range of lidar solutions, including the ultra-long-range ETX, the solid-state FTX for L3/L4 vehicles, and the market-leading ATX for L2 assisted driving.
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On September 3, California-based AEye, Inc., a global leader in software-defined, high-performance lidar solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Flasheye, a pioneer in real-time 3D perception software. 
By integrating Flasheye’s advanced perception engine into the recently launched OPTIS platform, AEye is a

On September 2, Shenzhen Zhuoyu Technology Co., Ltd. (ZYT) announced that it will make its European debut at IAA Mobility 2025. ZYT will showcase the full-stack integrated hardware-software technologies, unveil European business plans, and host technical salons. ZYT will present cutting-edge products, including JIMU

Valeo Group (Valeo) has inaugurated a new 30,000-sqm manufacturing facility in Waigang Industrial Park, Jiading District, Shanghai, China.
The plant focuses on the research and development and production of Domain and Zonal Controllers, as well as Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS), including LiDAR technology

On August 14, Hesai announced that it will unveil ETX, its newest automotive-grade ultra-long-range lidar designed for L3 autonomous driving, at IAA Mobility 2025. It is powered by Hesai’s proprietary photon vector technology. It has an optical window of just 32 mm. Hesai is collaborating with leading European windsh

Ouster, Inc. announced that Econolite, a developer of intelligent traffic management solutions, won a contract with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to expand the Ouster BlueCity traffic management solution to more than 100 traffic intersections in Utah. This comes after a successful initial deployment ac

On August 6, PLUTA Rechtsanwalts GmbH announced that Scantinel Photonics GmbH has filed for insolvency. Scantinel Photonics was founded in 2019 and is based in Ulm. It is a leading provider of FMCW LiDAR technology for autonomous vehicles and robotics.
By order dated August 6, 2025, the Local Court of Ulm then ordere

On July 29, Vueron Technology signed an MOU with Smart Radar System, a leading developer of 4D imaging radar, to create a sensor fusion solution that blends LiDAR’s precision with radar’s environmental robustness.
Vueron is a leading LiDAR perception software provider. Smart Radar System Inc. is a technology company

Seyond (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (Seyond) signed a large-scale designation agreement on trunk logistics vehicles, expressway point-to-point logistics vehicles, express delivery vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks with Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile Co., Ltd. (Shacman). Falcon, a Seyond automotive-grade ultra-long-range LiDAR, wi

On July 29, LG Innotek announced the signing of a partnership with Aeva, an U.S. company specializing in LiDAR technology, outlining the strategic supply and joint development of next-generation LiDAR technology.
Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly develop by the end of 2027, FMCW LiDAR for autonomous

On July 28, AEye, Inc., a pioneer in high-performance lidar technology and creator of the Apollo lidar sensor, announced that it has begun field deployments of OPTIS, a full-stack, flexible lidar solution designed to transform how customers across industries perceive and respond to their unique environments.
AEye is

On July 22, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced that its new InnovizSMART Long-Range lidar is now compatible with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin platform. By leveraging NVIDIA accelerated computing and edge computing functionalities, customers utilizing Innoviz's lidar solutions for smart applications are expected to experie

On July 24, AEye announced that its flagship Apollo lidar has been fully integrated by NVIDIA into their DRIVE AGX platform, a critical part of NVIDIA’s highly touted autonomous vehicle ecosystem.
NVIDIA’s designation gives AEye direct access to a global network of top-tier OEMs who are currently working with NVIDIA

On July 16, Aeva, a Mountain View, California provider of next-gen sensing and perception systems, announced an expanded partnership with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to advance the commercialization of autonomous vehicles through enhanced production of Aeva’s state-of-the-art 4D LiDAR technology.
As part of th

On July 14, SolidVue, a leader in SPAD sensor IC technology, announced a strategic collaboration with Lumotive to develop next-generation lidar systems. The partnership brings together industry-leading technologies from both companies, aimed at transforming the future of 3D sensing.
This collaboration will focus on d

On July 11, Valeo announced that it will present its latest technologies designed to accelerate the development of a new generation of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at IAA MOBILITY 2025. Valeo’s display will focus on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), innovative electrified vehicle solutions, smart lightin