The energy sector is often overlooked in modern society, despite its crucial role. We tend to take the reliability of energy supply for granted until a power outage, technical glitch, or disruption occurs due to accidents, sabotage, or cyber-attacks. However, it is at these moments that we become painfully aware of how dependent we are on a reliable energy supply. Ensuring safety in the energy industry is not just about keeping the lights on; it’s also about protecting lives and preserving the environment. Therefore, the implementation of advanced security systems and measures has become an in ..read more

LiDAR has undergone remarkable advancements in recent years, transitioning from initial bulky and expensive devices to becoming a versatile and powerful technology. Initially used in surveying and cartography, LiDAR solutions have found their way into a wide range of industries. Although it gained prominence primarily within the automotive sector as a key technology for autonomous driving, the scope of LiDAR applications and potential extends far beyond the automotive world. The laser-based technology is now reshaping and digitalizing sectors ranging from logistics and manufacturing to securit ..read more

When it comes to volume measurement, many people initially recall their high school mathematics lessons. They see cuboids or cubes in front of them, maybe even cylinders. While the volume of these objects can also be easily determined with the aid of LiDAR sensors – for example, of boxes in warehouses – Sachtleben Technology uses LiDAR to measure another type of object – piles of bulk material. A wide range of materials are stored in this form, such as gravel, minerals, or animal feeds. With the help of sensors, the inventory is measured so that – depending on requirements – an overview of the ..read more

In today’s competitive world, any opportunity to make operations more efficient is valuable for companies. This includes accurate measurement and tracking of the raw materials, as entire operations, from planning to manufacturing and delivery, depend on it. One key component of this process is volume measurement, which is needed to track inventory or measure material stockpiles. Traditional and manual volume measurement tools and methods include eyeballing, walking wheel, or bucket, or truckload counting, which are not only inefficient but also costly and inaccurate. Therefore, many process in ..read more

To create a more attractive skiing experience, skiing area operators face several challenges. Overcrowded parking lots, full slopes, and long queues at the lift have the potential to annoy and ultimately scare off tourists during the peak season. In addition, society’s leisure behavior is becoming increasingly demanding, with new communication channels that strongly influence how we collect information, make decisions, and book activities, experiences, or accommodations. To meet these challenges and remain competitive as a skiing area, processes need to work well, and the changing needs of win ..read more

When it comes to volume measurement, many people initially recall their high school mathematics lessons. They see cuboids or cubes in front of them, maybe even cylinders. While the volume of these objects can also be easily determined with the aid of LiDAR sensors – for example, of boxes in warehouses – Sachtleben Technology uses LiDAR to measure another type of object – piles of bulk material. A wide range of materials are stored in this form, such as gravel, minerals, or animal feeds. With the help of sensors, the inventory is measured so that – depending on requirements – an overview of the ..read more

As technology advances, the unequivocal utility of drones in many different areas becomes self-evident. The applications are endless, from hobbyists using drones for photography to the state-of-the-art drones for surveillance of high-security premises. One such application that has become increasingly interesting in recent years is drones for delivery in the freight and logistics sector. One of the most significant barriers to adopting drones for delivery is the technical problem of ensuring error-free navigation and maneuvering in an urban environment. This problem can be remedied by using fi ..read more

In today’s competitive world, any opportunity to make operations more efficient is valuable for companies. This includes accurate measurement and tracking of the raw materials, as entire operations, from planning to manufacturing and delivery, depend on it. One key component of this process is volume measurement, which are needed to track inventory or measure material stockpiles. Traditional and manual volume measurement tools and methods include eyeballing, walking wheel, or bucket, or truckload counting, which are not only inefficient but also costly and inaccurate. Therefore, many process i ..read more

LiDARs are gaining in popularity for security and surveillance applications and easily beat their counterparts like cameras or radars thanks to characteristics like high reliability, long-range, centimeter-level accuracy, and insensitivity towards challenging weather and lighting conditions. In this blog post, we will explore a wide range of use cases where LiDARs can be employed to create fool-proof security systems: LiDAR-Based Security Systems Zone Monitoring Intrusion Detection Facade Surveillance Object Tracking Zone monitoring Protecting an expensive piece of equipment, such as a milli ..read more

Although the use of LiDAR in drones is a relatively new concept, the advent of LiDAR technology in the 1960s mostly had airborne applications. For example, helicopters, small aircraft, or even satellites were equipped with LiDAR to map areas or measure the water body depth, and this has been an essential application for the technology to date. For instance, just last year, aerial LiDAR images were used to discover a Mayan period settlement in Mexico wholly hidden under the vegetation. How can a LiDAR sensor detect ruins buried deep under the jungle foliage? Sensors integrated into a flying obj ..read more