Scantinel Photonics

🔓 Adaptive AI: Unlocking Spatial Intelligence in Autonomous Mobility with Single-Chip FMCW LiDAR Let’s take a look at how Scantinel Photonics' Single-Chip FMCW LiDAR minimizes computational load and boosts AI response times: 🔍 Rich Datasets Unlike frame-by-frame Time-of-Flight (ToF) systems, our LiDAR provides instant spatial and velocity data, empowering AI with precise object detection, classification, and tracking. 🔗 Seamless Integration High-resolution, low-noise data flows directly into AI algorithms, enhancing real-time predictions and fine-tuning decisions in dynamic scenarios. 🧠 Continuous Learning Our LiDAR’s continuous stream of high-quality data fuels adaptive learning, allowing AI to sharpen its spatial intelligence km by km. In a Nutshell: Our FMCW LiDAR empowers AI with precise detection and real-time learning—all within a compact, single-chip solution. 🚀 Next Week: We'll touch on why interoperable LiDAR is key to future-proofing autonomous mobility. #LiDAR #SingleChip #FMCW #AdaptiveAI #FutureOfMobility #Scantinel

🌐 LiDAR Efficiency Meets Affordability Scalable, cost-effective FMCW LiDAR production is key to bringing autonomous mobility to the world. Here’s how we’re making it happen: 🛠️ Streamlined, Affordable Manufacturing By consolidating the laser, detector, and optical amplifier onto a single silicon photonics chip, we’re simplifying assembly, speeding up production, and eliminating the need for fragile optical fibers. ⚙️ Scaling with CMOS Technology Using CMOS, the powerhouse behind modern electronics, we can mass-produce LiDAR at a fraction of the usual cost. This same technology that revolutionized smartphones is now making advanced, affordable LiDAR a reality. 🌍 Bringing FMCW LiDAR to New Markets With prices set to dip below $500 by 2025 and under $200 by 2030, Scantinel’s solution is positioning LiDAR for mass adoption across industries—from robotics to smart cities and beyond. 🔜 Up Next: LiDAR-Driven Spatial Intelligence Stay tuned for next week’s dive into how Scantinel Photonics’ miniature FMCW LiDAR empowers Adaptive AI, unlocking true spatial intelligence for autonomous mobility! #SingleChipLiDAR #CMOS #SiliconPhotonics #TechScalability #AutonomousMobility 

At Scantinel Photonics, we’re leveraging our roots in the ZEISS Group to blend world-class optics and semiconductor technology. Together, we’re making all-weather autonomous driving a reality! 🌧️❄ As our Head of Strategy and Business Development, Davide Canavesi, MBA, puts it, “There is no better company than ZEISS when it comes to combining optics and semiconductors.” Soon, your car could confidently tackle challenging road conditions for you. Curious about what fuels Davide and the Scantinel team on our mission to revolutionize autonomous driving? 🚗💡 Read the full story and join us on the journey to smarter, safer roads: https://lnkd.in/dUJzdwJw #ScantinelPhotonics #ZEISS #Innovation #Mobility

🚀 Feature Spotlight: Three Reasons Scantinel Photonics’ FMCW LiDAR is a Game-Changer for Autonomous Mobility! Here’s a look at three features of our FMCW LiDAR that take autonomous driving performance to the next level. 👇 Seeing Farther & Safer: Detection Range Over 500 Meters 🚗💨 In autonomous driving, visibility and distance are everything. Our FMCW LiDAR provides precise detection beyond 500 meters at a 1550nm wavelength—enhancing range without losing the sharp resolution needed to identify even the smallest hazards. This gives vehicles critical reaction time to safely navigate high-speed environments. Why 1550nm? Traditional LiDAR operates around 905nm, typically detecting up to 200-300 meters. While functional, these shorter ranges can limit reaction time. Our 1550nm wavelength is not only eye-safe but extends detection range without compromising clarity. Plus, it enables high-power laser diodes that push FMCW LiDAR performance to new heights. 🌌 The Doppler Difference: Instantaneous Speed Data for Every Object ⚡📏 With Doppler-based velocity measurement, speed data is captured in real-time for every pixel, helping vehicles accurately gauge whether surrounding objects are approaching or moving away—crucial for collision prevention. So, what is the Doppler effect? It’s the phenomenon where waves change frequency as the source moves relative to an observer. Unlike Time-of-Flight (ToF) systems that only measure distance, our technology directly captures speed data, eliminating complex algorithms and improving reliability. 4D Data Fusion: Seamlessly Integrated Spatial & Velocity Data 🌐 We merged velocity and 3D spatial data into a streamlined format that vehicle systems can easily process. Unlike conventional systems that juggle separate data streams, our cohesive view reduces fragmentation and errors for superior accuracy. Many systems rely on multiple sensors (cameras, radar, traditional LiDAR) and complex algorithms to pull in velocity data, but these approaches introduce inefficiencies. In contrast, our integrated solution brings all critical data together in one place, enhancing both clarity and dependability. 😉 👀 Stay Tuned: Discover how Scantinel’s cost-effective FMCW LiDAR is making advanced autonomous technology more affordable and scalable for manufacturers across industries. #LiDAR #SingleChip #FMCW #Innovation #Scantinel #FutureOfMobility

🚀 Scantinel Photonics at the 7th DVN LiDAR Conference! 🎯 We’re gearing up to be part of Driving Vision News's 7th DVN LiDAR Conference on November 18-19, 2024, in Frankfurt! This event is a key gathering for the latest LiDAR tech innovations shaping autonomous mobility, and we’ll be contributing to the conversation through Stanislav Aksarin, our Senior Manager System Engineering. We can’t wait to connect with everyone and dive into the future of sensing. 🌐✨ #LiDAR #FMCW #SingleChip #Innovation #AutonomousMobility #Scantinel

🌟 Incredible time at PIC Summit Europe! 🌍✨ We had a great opportunity at the PIC Summit Europe this year to share insights about exciting developments in LiDAR laser technology, with our colleague Denis Ganin taking the stage to present our “Hybrid Integrated Narrow-Linewidth Laser Source for Long-Range FMCW LiDAR Applications.” 🎤🔬 The team had a blast catching up and connecting with so many brilliant, passionate minds in the industry.🤝💡 We’re excited to see what’s next as we continue driving innovation in photonics and autonomous tech. Until next time! 👋 #PICSummitEurope #Photonics #Innovation #Scantinel

Autonomous driving has been a long-running topic since the mid-20th century. But is it really happening? Short answer: yes. Long answer: absolutely!     Chances are, you’ve already experienced some level of autonomous driving. But full Level 5 autonomy? That’s the ultimate enabler for complete autonomous mobility capabilities, and it can only happen with the right tech. That’s where Scantinel Photonics' Single Chip FMCW LiDAR steps in. 😉     So, next time you're stuck in traffic, imagine a day when your vehicle is equipped with Level 5 autonomous driving. Soon, your car could be doing all the heavy lifting while you relax or get productive—whether you’re binge-watching your favorite show, catching up on work, or simply enjoying the ride. The choice will be yours! No more straining your eyes and nerves on the road.     What would you do with all that extra time? 👀✨    Check out the full post from ZEISS Group to see which level of autonomous driving you’ve already experienced https://lnkd.in/eD5Pkg6j, and feel free to comment below to share your thoughts with us! 👇👇     #ZEISS #ScantinelPhotonics #Mobility #Innovation #AutonomousDriving #SelfDrivingCars #ArtificialIntelligence

🚀 A Bit of News! 🚀 We are pleased to announce that Andy Zott, our CTO and co-founder, will represent Scantinel Photonics at the “Enabled by Photonics” conference with a talk titled, "Single-Chip FMCW LiDAR: Unlocking New Possibilities with Silicon Photonics." Hosted by ZEISS Group's ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT on October 21 & 22, this conference unites leading voices from academia and industry to explore state-of-the-art research and the future implications of integrated photonics in shaping industries and society through 2034. Discussions will span vital fields such as computing & data, health, sensing & metrology, and entrepreneurship & investment—and, of course, the pivotal role of integrated photonics in making fully autonomous mobility a reality.🌐🚗 A physicist through and through, Andy brings a wealth of experience to the table. Before co-founding Scantinel, he spent several years with the ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology business unit and over a decade at Nokia Mobile Phones, always focused on bringing technical innovations to market. 🔗 Join Andy and key stakeholders from the PIC ecosystem at the ZEISS Innovation Hub @ KIT in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany. Register now and check out the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/eYpQYRXq ⚡ #IntegratedPhotonics #SiPhotonics #FMCWLiDAR #TechInnovation #ScantinelPhotonics #AutonomousDriving #FutureMobility 

Here’s a fun fact: while you can theoretically detect the same amount of input as AI, artificial intelligence can detect and process millions of inputs at once. On the other hand, your brain can only process about 60 at a time!🧠💥 Human error can happen in a blink, especially while driving! That’s where Scantinel Photonics comes in—our FMCW LiDAR sensors can predict road incidents up to 10 seconds ahead! 🚗✨ Check out the full post from our ZEISS Group family to discover how we’re on track to help the EU achieve zero traffic deaths by 2050 and make mobility safer for everyone! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBjfzdHe #ZEISS #ScantinelPhotonics #Innovation #FutureMobility #ArtificialIntelligence #VisionZero #AutonomousDriving 

Reliable Performance, No Matter the Weather 🌧️🌫️☀️ The biggest hurdle for autonomous vehicles isn’t just getting from point A to point B—it’s getting there safely in all conditions. Let’s take a closer look at how Scantinel Photonics accomplishes this.    🌩️ Adapting to Every Weather Extreme    Did you know that dense fog reduces visibility up to a quarter mile? 🌁 While this might halt human drivers in their tracks, Scantinel’s FMCW LiDAR technology is built to tackle such challenges head-on. Whether navigating through thick fog, blinding rain, or glaring sunlight, 🌧️☀️ our LiDAR maintains high-fidelity detection—the ability to accurately perceive and distinguish objects. By effectively filtering out environmental interference, we ensure precise distance and speed measurements essential for maintaining safe navigation and adaptability regardless of environmental obstacles.    🔬 Cutting Through the Weather Noise    Rain, snow, and dust can create complex reflections and signal noise, scattering signals and causing interference for many systems. ❄️ Scantinel’s LiDAR uses coherent detection technology, which enhances signal clarity by using a method that combines multiple light waves to improve accuracy. This technology acts like a noise-canceling filter 🎛️, locking onto true return signals while minimizing background noise.    🚀 Real-Time Processing in Any Weather    Beyond hardware reliability, we provide a comprehensive 4D dataset that includes spatial data (the location of objects) and velocity information (how fast those objects are moving) for real-time analysis. 🚗 This enables vehicles to instantly adjust and make informed decisions as road and weather conditions change.    🛠️ Design Reliability    Unlike traditional LiDAR systems that rely on moving parts prone to wear and tear, Scantinel’s solid-state design is built for endurance in harsh conditions. Solid-state systems use fixed components instead of mechanical parts, minimizing the risk of failure and ensuring long-lasting durability without sacrificing performance. 💪❄️🔥    ⏭️ Up Next: Learn how Scantinel is setting the standard to meet the evolving needs and requirements of autonomous mobility!    #LiDAR #FMCW #SingleChip #RealTimeData #SignalClarity #WeatherAdaptability #AutonomousVehicles