Structural Health Monitoring

Stay up to date with the latest developments in LiDAR technology and products. From new releases and performance breakthroughs to industry trends and applications, here you'll find the most relevant LiDAR news and insights.

Explore innovations shaping the future of mapping, automation, and 3D sensing.

4 November 2025
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Vibration Analysis of PCBs for Critical Applications

Printed circuit boards used in space, defence, aeronautics, and transportation must endure extreme vibration without failure. Traditional accelerometer-based testing can’t reveal how individual components behave under load. Ommatidia’s massively parallel Laser Doppler Vibrometry (LDV) and Laser RADAR technology enable non-contact, high-resolution vibration analysis across entire PCBs—identifying failure-prone areas, validating designs, and ensuring reliability in critical applications.
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23 October 2025
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Full-Field Quantitative Modal Analysis in 20 Minutes: A Complete Workflow Guide

Traditional modal analysis can take days of setup and scanning to capture vibration data point by point. With Ommatidia LiDAR’s Q2 Laser RADAR, full-field quantitative modal analysis is completed in just 20 minutes. This walkthrough explains how parallel-beam laser radar delivers precise, non-contact 3D metrology and vibrometry across hundreds of points simultaneously—transforming how researchers, engineers, and testing labs measure structural dynamics.
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7 October 2025
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Remote Sound Sensing with Laser RADAR: How the Q2 Redefines Vibration and Acoustic Analysis

Remote Sound Sensing with Laser RADAR introduces a new way to capture acoustic information — not with microphones, but with light. Using Ommatidia LiDAR’s massively parallel FMCW technology, sound waves and vibrations can be detected remotely through precise laser interferometry. This enables real-time, contact-free analysis of structures, machinery, and environments, unlocking new possibilities in industrial diagnostics, aerospace testing, and acoustic research.
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14 May 2025
Ommatidia workshop at the University of Patras, expanding practical applications of Q2 Massively Parallel Laser RADAR for vibrometry and metrology scanning
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Q2 Laser RADAR Revealing the Invisible at Multi-Beam Laser Vibrometry & Metrology Workshop at University of Patras, Greece

Patras, Greece | May 6, 2025 — Ommatidia LiDAR led a hands-on workshop at the University of Patras, showcasing the Q2 Laser RADAR: the world’s first massively parallel FMCW LiDAR for contactless vibrometry and 3D metrology. Discover how this breakthrough technology is reshaping research and industry applications across aerospace, wind energy, railways, and more.
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21 February 2025
Ommatidia’s Massively Parallel Laser Radar Technology on Display at DAS / DAGA 2025 - the joint annual meeting of the German and Danish Acoustical Societies
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Ommatidia’s Massively Parallel Laser Radar Technology on Display at DAS / DAGA 2025

Join Ommatidia along with hundreds of experts in acoustics and vibrometry at DAS / DAGA 2025—the joint annual meeting of the German and Danish Acoustical Societies—taking place at Copenhagen’s Bella Centre from March 17-20, 2025. This marks the first time, Ommatidia is presenting its groundbreaking Massively Parallel Laser Radar technology and its transformative applications in acoustics, 3D vibrometry, and metrology to a wider audience in Scandinavia.
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30 December 2024
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Laser RADAR: Beyond Doppler Vibrometry & FMCW LiDAR

Discover how Ommatidia’s Q1 and Q2 systems revolutionize vibration analysis and 3D measurement with unmatched accuracy, real-time data acquisition, and Industry 4.0 integration by merging the advantages of Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry and Advanced FMCW LiDAR. From structural health monitoring to advanced metrology, Laser RADAR sets a new standard in precision and efficiency for various industries.
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24 December 2024
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Doppler Effect & Laser Vibrometry: Advanced Vibration Testing

Understand the Doppler effect’s role in scanning laser vibrometers and laser Doppler vibrometry. Explain how the vibration information can be used to extract relative displacements. Discover Ommatidia’s Q1 & Q2 Laser RADAR innovations for reliable vibration measurement in automotive and industrial applications.
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16 December 2024
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Laser RADAR for Non-Contact Ground Vibration Tests

Ommatidia LiDAR’s Laser RADAR revolutionizes GVT with non-contact, high-resolution technology, reducing setup time, enhancing precision, and enabling cost-effective testing for aircraft certification, design optimization, operational testing, and prototype validation.
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15 December 2024
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How Laser RADAR Enhances Bridge Structural Health Monitoring

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is crucial for bridge safety and longevity, yet traditional methods often fall short in capturing comprehensive data. Laser RADAR technology revolutionizes SHM with non-contact, precise, and efficient capabilities, measuring both deflection and vibration alongside absolute distances. This advancement ensures a deeper understanding of structural behavior, enabling early damage detection, reduced inspection times, and enhanced safety. Ommatidia LiDAR's cutting-edge solutions exemplify the transformative potential of Laser RADAR in bridge monitoring.
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10 October 2024
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Ommatidia’s Q1 Laser Radar: A Revolution in Structural Health Monitoring

Ommatidia LIDAR’s Q1 Laser Radar is transforming structural health monitoring with its 128-channel Doppler vibrometry. This portable, non-contact system delivers real-time insights into the integrity of large structures, improving safety and maintenance in critical industries like civil engineering.
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10 October 2024
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Q1 Laser Radar Reveals Stunning Chladni Plate Vibrations

Ommatidia LIDAR’s Q1 Laser Radar reveals intricate resonance patterns on a Chladni plate, offering vital insights into material behavior and structural health. Watch the demonstration to see how this advanced technology is revolutionizing structural health monitoring!
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