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.

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2 September 2025
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See Nonlinear Dynamics Through a New Lens: Ommatidia at XCON 2025

Ommatidia LiDAR showcased the Q2 Laser RADAR at XCON 2025 in Liège, presenting how multi-beam vibrometry opens new possibilities for nonlinear dynamics research. With 65+ parallel laser beams, real-time Doppler vibrometry, and new features like SpeckleGuard, SpeedSync, and DOLL, the Q2 delivers reliable full-field vibration data to accelerate structural testing and experimental continuation methods.
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24 July 2025
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Ommatidia LiDAR at ICSV31: Redefining Vibrometry with the Q2 Laser RADAR

At ICSV31 in Korea, Ommatidia LiDAR showcased the Q2 Laser RADAR, delivering live demonstrations of its unique capabilities in non-contact, multi-point vibrometry and structural health monitoring. From NVH diagnostics to civil infrastructure analysis, Q2 impressed with its 65+ simultaneous measurement channels, micron-level precision, and real-time FFT analysis—highlighting its potential to redefine how industries monitor vibration and structural integrity.
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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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30 April 2025
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Non-Contact Vibrometry of Sand and Glass Bead Beds Using Q1/Q2 Laser RADAR

Ommatidia LiDAR’s Q1/Q2 Laser RADAR is bringing aerospace-grade optical vibrometry to geoscience. In a recent campaign, the system was deployed to analyze vibration propagation in sandbanks and glass bead beds—entirely without contact or surface instrumentation. By capturing high-resolution phase-resolved data from afar, researchers were able to reconstruct wave dynamics across fault-like structures, offering a powerful new tool for seismic studies, terrain diagnostics, and civil engineering applications.
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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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19 February 2025
DOLL enables High-Speed Vibration Measurements with Q-series Laser Radars by Ommatidia
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DOLL™ – Expands 10x Q Laser RADAR Velocity Measurement Range, Enabling Applications in High-Speed Vibration Testing & Monitoring

Ommatidia LiDAR, a leader in laser vibrometry, introduces DOLL™ (Digital Optical Locked Loop)—a breakthrough feature that extends the measurable velocity range of Q-Series Massively Parallel Laser RADARs by 10×, capturing precise velocimetry up to 155 mm/s. With real-time processing and an expanded velocity range, a single operator can measure and monitor extreme high-speed conditions, enhancing system safety, performance, and reliability.
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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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25 December 2024
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LIDAR vs. Laser RADAR: Understanding the Core Differences

Laser RADAR surpasses LIDAR’s time-of-flight limitations, employing interferometry and FMCW for accuracy. Discover how these technologies differ, where each excels, and how Ommatidia’s Q1 & Q2 deliver advanced measurement performance.
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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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18 December 2024
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Laser RADAR for Power Transformer Vibration Testing

Discover how Laser RADAR transforms power transformer maintenance with non-contact vibration analysis. Ensure compliance, detect faults early, and enhance system reliability with this cutting-edge technology designed to meet industry standards and revolutionize certification processes for large power systems
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