Valeo completed an expansion project at the Wenling plant. Covering a floor area of approximately 16,200 square meters, the new plant has introduced China’s first wiper strip extrusion line and been upgraded with production lines for products such as wiper rear motors and camera and radar cleaning devices. The plant

ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) has introduced a new 5-junction edge-emitting laser that enhances the performance of LiDAR systems for the future of autonomous driving. It will be available globally in early 2026.
Compared to previous 3-junction lasers, it delivers higher optical peak power and greater range while consuming

On November 6, Aeva, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced that funds managed by Apollo will invest USD 100 million in 4.375% Convertible Senior Notes to support Aeva’s growing commercial momentum and accelerate the adoption of FMCW 4D LiDAR.
Aeva is working on the next wave of percept

On November 6, California-based  AEye, Inc., a leader in software-defined lidar and creator of the high-performance Apollo sensor, announced a major acceleration of its growth strategy, driven by an expanded manufacturing engagement with LITEON Technology Corp. and strategic capital infusion from a global institution

International Motors, PlusAI, and NVIDIA are partnering to accelerate the development of Level 4 autonomous trucks using the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Hyperion platform. The collaboration combines International’s nearly 200 years of vehicle manufacturing expertise, PlusAI’s SuperDrive virtual driver technology trained on over

On October 21, Aptiv PLC announced its most advanced radar technology to date, engineered to meet the evolving demands of future advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). 
Powered by Aptiv’s proprietary antenna and silicon design, the Gen 8 radars deliver the class-leading performance and high-resolution sensing nee

Aeva Inc., a company focused on the development of next-generation sensing and perception systems, announced the release of AevaScenes, the first open dataset with synchronized, multi-sensor FMCW 4D lidar and camera data featuring object velocity measurements, semantic segmentation, tracking, and lane line annotation

On September 30, Innoviz Technologies Ltd. announced that its hardware qualification testing laboratories have received ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification, an internationally recognized standard that validates the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. 
Innoviz's laboratories provide comprehensive in-house

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