PMDTec: Latest News

New Release: PMD[vision]® CamCube 3.0 !

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:51:00 +0200

It works with our latest chip generation: PhotonICs®PMD 41k-S2 Chip with 200x200 pixels with an outstanding sensitivity! For further information take a look at the datasheet. You can find it here.

PMDTec participates E3 Expo 2010

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:26:00 +0200

So if you would like to get an on-site live demo, please get in touch with our local team using e3@PMDTec.com.

PMDTec at Fraunhofer IPA Workshop: Object Recognition in Robotics

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:35:00 +0200

On April 29, 2010 the renowned Fraunhofer IPA also known as Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing and Automation hosts the 4th workshop dealing with the up-to-date subject of object recognition in robotics. Have you ever heard something about sighted robots being used to increase industrial output? New optical sensor systems ultimately lead to innovative engineering solutions and higher productivity rates. Hereby, robotics gains substantially from the development of compact, high resolution and cost-efficient sensor systems. Consequently, the Fraunhofer IPA organizes this workshop with the goal to elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of various sensor techniques used in production automation and to illustrate already successful industrial and research based implementations.

PMDTec CEO Dr. Bernd Buxbaum is scheduled to address the audience at 3.45PM to broach the issue of robust object recognition on the basis of combined 2D/3D PMD camera technology.

For more information please go to http://www.ipa.fraunhofer.de.

Research and development results of the Lynkeus project were presented

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:53:00 +0100

Over 15 partners, e.g. Reis Robotics, KUKA and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed new applications with PMD sensors during the last three years.

The main focus of the research was in the field of intelligent robotic systems. The applications random bin picking, safe robot cells/human machine interface and autonomous vehicles were successfully implemented. The outstanding performance of PMD ToF cameras in rough industrial environments was impressively demonstrated with multiple prototypes .

Beside the robotic applications, a new terahertz (THz) PMD camera was developed. Extensive tests confirm its capability for security, quality control and medical applications. Due to the nature of THz radiation it will be possible to develop security systems based on PMD to detect weapons and explosives without health risk.

The Lynkeus project was sponsored by the german government (BMBF) and had a total project volume of €12 million, with €2 million for PMD ASIC development.

PMDTec at Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Best Practices Awards Banquet in London

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:24:00 +0100

Dr. Bernd Buxbaum and Dr. Thorsten Ringbeck accepted the award on stage. Dr. Buxbaum said in his acceptance speech: “A third party reference like this from Frost & Sullivan really means a lot to us. It shows us, our shareholders, investors and customers, that we are doing the right things at the right time. For me personally, this is really a great honor and I’m proud to represent the leading 3D-ToF company in the world. So stay tuned to PMDTec to discover new dimensions in the future.”

For the Enabling Technology Award, the following criteria were used to benchmark PMDTechnologies’ performance against key competitors: Creation of new technologies and/or products, enhancement of current products, ability to get intonew applications, setting the industry standard, market acceptance potential, delivery of the technology to the market and end-user transition and recognition.

The much anticipated and highly competitive Award recognizes companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry.

(See also official press release!)

Merry Christmas!

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:01:00 +0100

We wish you and your family a peaceful christmas and a happy new year.
With best wishes for a successful year 2010 to you and your staff and colleagues.
Instead of sending gifts we donate this year to “Médecins Sans Frontières”.

Frost & Sullivan Analyst Quote about PMDTec

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:27:00 +0100

Supported by solid shareholders, the company has made commendable achievements in terms of approaching a broad spectrum of customers across various application sectors by forging global sales partnerships. Moreover, the company is continuously looking for new opportunities and partnerships with other leading players on the market thus evolving to be the most preferred provider of the core technology for 3D imaging solutions in Europe.

> see official press release

The first “all-in-one” ToF ASIC worldwide.

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:31:00 +0200

The new PMD-ASIC, realized in standard CMOS technology, includes all relevant components directly “on-chip”, like the PMD device, a phase generator for modulating the PMD as well as the external illumination, the internal and external driver units, a state machine to control the measurement procedure, AD conversion, digital processing to calculate the distance data as well as the interface unit to communicate with external devices. Measurement settings can be dynamically programmed using a SPI interface.

„Our vast understanding and experience in realizing complete PMD-based ToF measurement systems directly “on-chip” gives our customers a high amount of freedom for their specific product development“, says Dr. Jochen Frey, Manager Chip Design Group at PMDTec. “We are the leading-edge CMOS-based ToF provider worldwide”, adds Dr. Bernd Buxbaum, PMDTec’s CEO, „which is not only proven by sales today but also by a clear technological lead since 1996”.

If you are interested in PMDTec’s SoC roadmap and possible cooperation scenarios, please contact us.
PMDTec …discovering new dimensions.

PMDTec sponsors and will be presenting at the Dynamic 3D Imaging Workshop 2009

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:09:00 +0200

The workshop focuses on sensor systems, data processing approaches and systems incorporating interactive, full-range 3D sensors in specific application areas. PMDTec, as an official sponsor of this year’s event, will show the latest camera developments live. For more information, please visit www.multi-sensorics.de/dyn3d. Come to Jena to discover new dimensions in 3D imaging!

New releases: CamCube 2.0 and PMDTec website

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:27:00 +0200

At the same time as our website relaunch, we proudly present the PMD[vision]® CamCube 2.0 today, the leading edge ToF 3D camera in the world.
“The enormous potential of PMDTec’s ToF 3D technology becomes clear, once one sees what the PMD[vision]® CamCube 2.0 is able to detect. The applications that are now within reach are endless - and cover various markets, such as industrial, automotive, consumer, life science and many more,” says Dr. Thomas May, Managing Director of ifm electronic gmbh. “The PMD[vision]® CamCube 2.0 is the evaluation platform for our customers and partners to start their own product development based on our broad experience in 3D ToF imaging,” adds Dr. Thorsten Ringbeck, Director Business Development at PMDTec.
Enjoy the new website and don’t hesitate to test a CamCube 2.0 to convince yourself about the new possibilities.