SETTING THE BENCHMARK

Light detection and ranging (lidar) technology is a remote sensing feature most notably used in newer model cars that is also employed to safely guide robots and autonomous vehicles on manufacturing floors and warehouses. Lidar has been used for over 20 years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

As the demand for advanced lidar technology grows across a broad range of industrial markets, AEye announces it has selected Benchmark to manufacture the optical module for its next-gen adaptive lidar sensors. AEye's modular system design and software programmability uniquely enable the company to...

Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing are all the rage these days and for a good reason. Robotic and autonomous technology greatly enhance reliability, quality control, and cost savings, and more data means better insights on facility health and efficiency. One of the most critical factors in...

The integration of optics in products has increased dramatically over the last decade. Smaller cameras, faster processors, and wireless connectivity have shown the world how amazingly small and connected digital imaging can be. Packaging all of this technology into such a small space can be...

Benchmark, based in Tempe, Ariz., has built on the idea of surveillance towers and built it into Border Patrol pickup trucks. At the top of a 30-foot retractable mast are powerful day and night vision cameras and lasers, with a range of about six miles.