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The wide scanning angle of the newly developed 3D LiDAR helps the detection of objects on the ground precisely as well as the roughness of the ground surface. In addition, the range of scanning angles and the resolution can be tailored precisely by adjusting the rotation angle and speed of the mirrors in the system. This feature gives users accuracy and flexibility to choose the most appropriate conditions for the

for industrial forklifts, AGVs, mobile robotics, construction and smart buildings ecosystem.“ Autonomous robots need to detect the condition of the ground as well as the objects around them since they will be operated inside and/or outside facilities with many moving objects including people. Conventional 3D LiDARs that are designed for autonomous driving of automobiles cannot scan the laser in a wide range

measurement depending on their usage. That will facilitate the wide-spread use of autonomous robots that navigate inside or outside facilities with moving objects around, including people. Sudhanshu Kapoor, Business Development Manager with Panasonic Industry Europe, says: “Panasonic’s 3D LiDAR is one big step forward in the existing LiDAR ecosystem, with best- in-class wide angle detection range of vertical field of view of 60 degrees, and distance detection of 50m. Our 3D LiDAR will come up with IP65 protection and M12 plug, hence is capable of withstanding all types of outdoor conditions. Therefore, Panasonic’s innovative 3D LiDAR is a big value addition in the field of autonomous navigation. With our 3D-LiDAR, we expect to collaborate together with customers to develop applications machinery, construction machinery and security systems. Panasonic’s new 3D LiDAR has the following features: Wide view angles: 60 degrees in vertical and 270 degrees in horizontal directions Variable detection settings for viewing angles and resolution in vertical Accurate detection under strong sunlight New and existing investors increase financial resources to accelerate development and speed up worldwide market entry of vertical angles. Therefore, they cannot precisely detect the conditions of the ground. For this reason, conventional LiDARs need to be combined with other sensors that can detect the ground condition. This results in complicated configuration and the design of the autonomous robots. Suitable applications are autonomous robots such as delivery robots, fork lifts, agricultural

manufacturing company in the touch solution area. The German Family Holding brings a deep first-hand knowledge and understanding of the construction and material industry. “We are very happy to welcome these two new key investors. Our first Asian investor will help us refine and execute our strategy in that important region for our future,” stated Thibaud Le Séguillon, Heliatek’s CEO. “The decision of the German Family Holding to

Dresden, Germany – 12th October 2017 – Heliatek, a world leader in organic photovoltaic and a manufacturer of solar films, announced today that it has raised €15 million from new and existing investors. A strong interest among potential investors lead to an extension of the last round of financing. It will enable Heliatek to accelerate its development and speed up its worldwide market entry. The company supplies HeliaFilm ® to partners in the building

invest is one more validation of our business model. We will follow our strategy by expanding the BIOPV-market (Building Integrated Organic PhotoVoltaic) through supplying large quantities of our HeliaFilms ® to our customers in the building and construction material field.” Heliatek is in the middle of sourcing and installing its new manufacturing roll-to-roll facility on its site in Dresden. It will offer a capacity of one million square metres per annum of solar films when fully ramped up.

and construction materials industry for application directly on facades and roofs of industrial and commercial buildings. These solar films generate green, delocalized, decarbonized electricity. An Asian Family office, based in Hong-Kong, and a German Family Holding participated in this round alongside existing shareholders that include innogy SE, Engie, BASF, BNP-Paribas, AQTON, eCapital, Innogy Venture Capital and Wellington Partners. The Asian Family office has extensive experience in China where it holds an interest in a large Xiamen-based