Aeva and SICK collaborate on precision sensing for factory automation
Aeva, plans to provide its FMCW technology, which integrates key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, to power SICK’s portfolio of high-performance sensors for manufacturing automation applications
Aeva, a company focused on next-generation sensing and perception systems based on silicon photonics, has announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with SICK, a global supplier of solutions for sensor-based industrial applications. The companies are collaborating to incorporate Aeva’s frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) technology into SICK’s portfolio of contactless sensors for industrial applications, including for distance and motion control for a variety of factory automation applications.
“We have been working closely with Aeva for several years and are pleased to see their FMCW technology mature for industrial sensing applications,” said Simon Brugger, senior vice president of Research & Development at SICK. “With its micron-accurate distance sensing at large stand-off distances and precise velocity detection capabilities, Aeva’s core technology provides great potential for opportunities to serve our customers in a variety of industrial applications where precision contactless sensing is core to their manufacturing automation and industrial processes.”
SICK provides sensor-based solutions in industrial applications for factory, logistics and process automation technology. Under the collaboration, Aeva plans to provide its FMCW technology to SICK, including its Aeva CoreVision sensing module along with digital signal processing algorithms tuned for micrometre-precision detection at long stand-off distances, as well as micrometre-per-second velocity measurements. Using Aeva’s FMCW technology, SICK sensors aim to provide precise contactless measurements on a variety of surfaces at flexible short to long stand-off distances, regardless of its material, texture or colour, and can be used across a wide variety of lighting conditions.
“Every day many of the world’s leading manufacturers and industrial companies rely on sensors from SICK to automate their factory production processes and ensure their products meet strict quality standards,” said Mina Rezk, co-founder and CTO at Aeva. “This selection by SICK is a validation of the industry-leading capabilities, versatility, and the economies of scale for our FMCW technology. We are excited about the expansion of our collaboration and the potential for disrupting the multi-billion-dollar precision sensing market together.”
