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Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Market to grow by USD 6.62 Billion from 2024-2028, expanded applications driving revenue, AI redefining trends – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The global light detection and ranging (LIDAR) market  size is estimated to grow by USD 6.62 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 28.82%  during the forecast period. Expanding application areas of LiDAR technology is driving market growth, with a trend towards development of lidar sensors based on continuous-wave frequency modulation (CWFM) technology. However, high cost of lidar sensors  poses a challenge. Key market players include DENSO Corp., FARO Technologies Inc., GMR Infrastructure Ltd., Hexagon AB, Innoviz Technologies Ltd., LeddarTech Inc., Luminar Technologies Inc., Ouster Inc., Phoenix LiDAR Systems, Quanergy Systems Inc., RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, RoboSense, SICK AG, SureStar, Teledyne Technologies Inc., Trimble Inc., Valeo SA, YellowScan, and Zephir Ltd..

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2017 – 2021

Segment Covered

Application (Corridor mapping, Engineering, ADAS and driverless cars, Environment, and Others), Product (Airborne LiDAR and Terrestrial LiDAR), and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America)

Region Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America

Key companies profiled

DENSO Corp., FARO Technologies Inc., GMR Infrastructure Ltd., Hexagon AB, Innoviz Technologies Ltd., LeddarTech Inc., Luminar Technologies Inc., Ouster Inc., Phoenix LiDAR Systems, Quanergy Systems Inc., RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, RoboSense, SICK AG, SureStar, Teledyne Technologies Inc., Trimble Inc., Valeo SA, YellowScan, and Zephir Ltd.

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

The LiDAR market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand for 3D imagery and mapping applications. This technology, which uses laser scanner technology to create digital elevation models, is trending in various sectors including military and defense, civil engineering, city planning, environmental monitoring, and weather monitoring. Airborne and terrestrial LiDAR are popular choices for corridor mapping and topographical surveys. Innovations such as MEMS scanners and electromechanical systems are driving advancements in LiDAR technology. The technology is also being used in industries like oil and gas, energy, aerospace and defense, healthcare, construction, and smart infrastructure. Applications include collision avoidance systems, driver assistance systems, 4D technology, and 3D imaging. New sensors like PlusDrive and next-generation LiDAR are being developed for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, smart grids, and advanced geospatial solutions. Other emerging applications include urban planning, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, robotics, aerial surveying, and biomass estimation. LiDAR technology is also used in geomatics, meteorological physics, archeology, geomorphology, coastal geospatial services, wildlife ecosystems, and seismology.

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) market participants are focusing on enhancing the measurement technology of LiDAR sensors. Current LiDAR sensors employ a time-of-flight method to determine the time and distance taken by laser beams to hit targets and return. However, next-generation LiDAR sensors are under development, utilizing continuous-wave frequency-modulated (CWFM) technology. This advanced approach sends continuous laser beams towards targets, which are then split into two. One beam travels to the target and bounces back, while the other remains constant. The recombined beams’ frequency shift upon interaction with the target provides more precise distance measurements. This innovation could potentially improve LiDAR sensors’ accuracy and efficiency in various industries, such as autonomous vehicles and surveying. 

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Market Challenges

The Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) market is experiencing significant growth due to its application in various industries. Key sectors include 3D imagery and mapping for corridor mapping, topographical surveys, city planning, and environmental monitoring. LiDAR technology, which includes laser scanner technology and photogrammetry, is used in airborne and terrestrial applications. It’s crucial in military and defense, civil engineering, construction, energy, oil and gas, environmental sector, aerospace and defense, healthcare, and more. LiDAR is used for creating digital elevation models, 3D imaging, and 4D technology. It’s also employed in weather monitoring, oil sand monitoring, localization, collision avoidance systems, driver assistance systems, and smart infrastructure. New technologies like MEMS scanner, electromechanical system, and 2 next-generation sensors are driving innovation in LiDAR. Applications include autonomous vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, smart grids, advanced geospatial solutions, urban planning, disaster response, infrastructure monitoring, robotics, aerial surveying, and more. LiDAR sensors, detectors, scanning mechanisms, cameras, radars, and aerial surveying services are essential components of this market. Short-range LiDAR is gaining popularity in smart mobility and biomass estimation.The high cost of LiDAR sensors remains a significant barrier to their widespread adoption in various industries. For instance, the Velodyne HDL-64 LiDAR sensor, which was priced at approximately USD75,000 in 2015, is a significant investment. However, Velodyne offers more affordable alternatives, such as their 32 and 16 laser LiDAR models, priced between USD7,000 and USD8,000. Despite recent cost reductions, the price point is still a challenge for mass adoption. According to industry data, LiDAR sensor costs are expected to decrease substantially due to mass production. This trend is supported by companies like Quanergy Systems Inc., further boosting the global LiDAR market’s growth potential.

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Segment Overview 

This light detection and ranging (lidar) market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Application 1.1 Corridor mapping1.2 Engineering1.3 ADAS and driverless cars1.4 Environment1.5 OthersProduct 2.1 Airborne LiDAR2.2 Terrestrial LiDARGeography 3.1 North America3.2 Europe3.3 APAC3.4 Middle East and Africa3.5 South America

1.1 Corridor mapping-  In the fields of corridor mapping and pipeline inspection, LiDAR technology has become an essential tool for businesses due to its cost-effectiveness and time efficiency. For instance, in corridor mapping, LiDAR is used for mapping highways, oil and gas pipelines, and railway lines, providing valuable data for planning, execution, and monitoring. In transmission line inspection, airborne LiDAR systems are increasingly adopted for mapping and inspecting electricity transmission lines, reducing the need for expensive and time-consuming manual inspections. Similarly, in oil and gas pipeline inspection, airborne LiDAR systems are used for mapping pipeline environments and detecting leaks. Companies like YellowScan and Leica Geosystems offer LiDAR solutions for corridor mapping, and the increasing demand for these solutions is driving the growth of the corridor mapping segment of the global LiDAR market. Utilities and pipeline operators are opting for LiDAR-based drone inspection services to ensure accurate mapping results and reduce the frequency of costly repairs.

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Research Analysis

The Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) market encompasses innovative technologies that utilize laser scanner systems to generate high-resolution 3D imagery, 3D mapping, and digital elevation models. LiDAR technology employs laser scanning in both airborne and terrestrial applications to capture precise data for various industries. The technology’s 4D capabilities enable the measurement of not only spatial dimensions but also temporal changes, making it an essential tool for advanced geospatial solutions. LiDAR systems come in various forms, including MEMS scanners and electromechanical systems, catering to diverse applications. This technology plays a crucial role in smart grids, urban planning, disaster response, environmental monitoring, smart city planning, and infrastructure monitoring. LiDAR’s ability to provide accurate and detailed information makes it an indispensable technology for industries seeking advanced solutions in geospatial data acquisition.

Market Research Overview

The Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) market encompasses technologies and applications that utilize laser scanning to create three-dimensional imagery, mapping, and digital elevation models. LiDAR technology is employed in various sectors, including topographical surveys, civil engineering, city planning, environmental monitoring, weather monitoring, oil sand monitoring, localization, and more. The technology is used in both airborne and terrestrial applications, with laser scanners being the primary tool for data acquisition. LiDAR is integral to corridor mapping, military and defense, aerospace and defense, healthcare, construction, energy, environmental sector, oil and gas, smart infrastructure, seismology, geomatics, meteorological physics, archeology, geomorphology, coastal geospatial services, wildlife ecosystems, and more. Applications include 3D imaging, collision avoidance systems, driver assistance systems, 4D technology, MEMS scanner, electromechanical systems, photogrammetry, and more. LiDAR technology is also used in autonomous vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems, smart grids, advanced geospatial solutions, urban planning, disaster response, smart city planning, infrastructure monitoring, robotics, aerial surveying, and various sensors, scanning mechanisms, cameras, radar, and aerial surveying services. Short-range LiDAR is used in smart mobility, biomass estimation, and other emerging applications.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ApplicationCorridor MappingEngineeringADAS And Driverless CarsEnvironmentOthersProductAirborne LiDARTerrestrial LiDARGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

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IIFL Capital’s Maiden Late-Stage Private Equity Fund Announces First Close at ~ ₹500 Crore

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IIFL Capital’s Late-Stage Private Equity Fund targets a final close in excess of ₹1,000 crore within nine months from First CloseTwo transactions have already been committed with a pipeline of seven to eight deals under evaluation

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited, the Asset Management arm of IIFL Capital, today announced that the IIFL Late-Stage Private Equity Fund, the maiden fund of its private equity platform, achieved its first close on 15 September 2026 with aggregate capital commitments of ~ ₹500 crore. The Fund invests in scaled-up, profitable Indian enterprises that are preparing to list on the public markets in the near term.

The Fund is targeting a total corpus of ₹1,000 crore, with a greenshoe option of additional ₹1,000 crore. It will remain open for subscription after the first close and aims to reach its final close within the next nine months. A larger corpus allows the Fund to back high-quality companies operating on a scale, in line with its late-stage, pre-IPO strategy.

The Fund is also evaluating a robust pipeline of opportunities, ranging from term sheet negotiations to transactions under diligence. The pipeline is diversified across integrated security-as-a-service, railway and wind energy components, specialty chemicals, defence equipment, IT-enabled services, pre-engineered buildings and consumer technology.

The Fund follows a clear mandate focused on scaled businesses nearing a public listing. The fund looks at sectors that envisage growth rate of 15%-18% per annum. The investee company should be amongst the top three-five players in its category, should have an EBITDA of at least ₹75-100 crore at investment with the intention to pursue IPO within three years. The average deal size is expected to be ₹50-100 crore per transaction.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Deepak Mittal, Chief Investment Officer and Head – Private Equity, IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited, said: “The first close marks the point at which this Fund moves from being a proposition to being a portfolio. We are grateful to our investors for their confidence in a volatile global environment. With two high-quality transactions already committed and a live pipeline of seven to eight opportunities, we believe IIFL’s capabilities give us a distinct advantage in backing scaled enterprises on their journey to the public markets.”

The first close comes in the backdrop of India’s primary market revival. After a subdued April-June quarter, July and August 2026 together saw 35 mainboard IPOs, and foreign portfolio investors returned as net buyers, including through IPOs. Real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, with gross fixed capital formation up 11.9%, supporting the sectors the Fund is targeting.

About IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited

IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited (formerly IIFL Securities Alternate Asset Management Limited) is the Investment Manager for Alternative Investment Funds sponsored by IIFL Capital Services Limited. It is registered with SEBI as an Alternative Investment Fund manager (IN/AIF3/19-20/0770, IN/AIF2/21-22/088), Investment Adviser (INA000019956) and Portfolio Manager (INP000009445). Registered office: Ground Floor 01, Hubtown Solaris, Saiwadi, N S Phadke Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400069. Website: assetmanagement.iiflcapital.com

About IIFL Capital Services Ltd

IIFL Capital Services Ltd (formerly known as IIFL Securities Limited) (NSE: IIFLCAPS) (BSE: 542773) is one of the key capital market players in the Indian financial services space. IIFL Capital offers broking services, wealth management, financial products distribution, institutional broking, research and investment banking services.

Disclaimer: This press release is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any units of the IIFL Late-Stage Private Equity Fund or any securities. Investments in alternative investment funds are subject to market and other risks, including loss of capital. Investors should read the Private Placement Memorandum, including the risk factors, before investing. Registration granted by SEBI, enlistment with BSE, and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. Past performance of securities/instruments is not indicative of their future performance.

 

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Snapmaker Introduces New Filament Bundle, Expanding Its Full Spectrum Printing Ecosystem

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The Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition) combines pure-white capability, more saturated cyan, magenta, and yellow filaments, and finely tuned light-transmission properties for vibrant, natural-looking color mixes. It expands Snapmaker’s integrated ecosystem of dedicated materials, Snapmaker Orca software, and U1 hardware.

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Snapmaker has introduced the Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition), expanding the creative possibilities of layered color mixing on Snapmaker U1. The four-spool set combines semi-translucent cyan, magenta, yellow, and white PLA filaments to produce a broader palette, from vivid color mixes and soft pastels to directly printed pure-white details.

“Together with the reformulated color filaments, the addition of white opens up a broader range of visual styles.” — Blayne Sapelli, Creative Marketing Manager at Snapmaker.

Four Filaments, Beyond Four Colors

Full Spectrum color mixing creates additional perceived colors by alternating thin layers of semi-translucent filaments along the Z-axis. As light interacts with these layers, their colors blend visually, allowing a single print to go beyond the four loaded filament colors.

Snapmaker Orca, Snapmaker’s official slicing software, supports this layered color mixing workflow. Together with U1’s multi-toolhead architecture, it provides a practical foundation for exploring more colors with a small set of materials.

Radu “Ratdoux,” creator of Full Spectrum and now part of the Snapmaker team, said: “Full Spectrum changes the way we think about color in consumer FDM printing. Instead of adding more and more individual filament colors, we can use a small set of calibrated materials together with software and multi-toolhead hardware to generate a much broader spectrum. Our goal is to make that process simple enough that users can focus on what they want to create rather than how to engineer the color.”

Filaments Engineered for Brighter Color

White filament brings two distinct benefits: it enables pure-white areas that layered color mixing alone cannot produce, and it brightens mixed colors while reducing saturation for lighter, softer tones. Reformulated cyan, magenta, and yellow filaments offer stronger saturation, helping deliver more vibrant mixes.

The filaments’ color and Transmission Distance properties are tuned to promote natural blending and help reduce visible horizontal stripes. On Snapmaker U1, RFID recognition automatically loads preset filament information, simplifying setup.

These properties give creators more flexibility to combine vivid accents, gentle shades, and white details in character models, collectibles, home décor, and sculptural artwork. The four-spool approach also reduces the need to store separate filament colors for occasional use.

“Adding white is a meaningful step for creators who want lighter palettes and pure-white details within the same four-spool setup,” said Blayne Sapelli, Creative Marketing Manager at Snapmaker, “Together with the reformulated color filaments, it opens up a different range of visual styles. It also reflects how we are building our ecosystem: developing dedicated materials around real creative needs and connecting them with the tools people use to print.”

An Integrated Ecosystem for Color Creation

The Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition) joins the Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (Gray Edition) and the SnapSpeed PLA CMYK Lithophane Filament Bundle, expanding Snapmaker’s official lineup to three purpose-designed bundles.

The two PLA Full Spectrum bundles are designed for three-dimensional color mixing. The new bundle enables brighter mixes, softer pastels, and pure-white details, while the Gray Edition offers darker, more muted tones. The CMYK Lithophane bundle is optimized for flat, layered-color printing, including colorful backlit lithophanes made from photographs and illustrations.

Built around U1 and Snapmaker Orca, the lineup connects specialized materials with hardware and software support.

Pricing and Product Information

The bundle is priced at US$89 and contains four 1 kg spools, totaling 4 kg. For product details and regional purchasing information, visit the official product page.

About Snapmaker

Snapmaker makes products that empower everyone to change the world — literally. From 3-in-1 desktop fabrication machines to the Snapmaker U1 multicolor, multimaterial, toolchanger 3D printer, to the software that powers it all, Snapmaker is building an ecosystem that democratizes creation. Snapmaker: Make Something Wonderful.

For more information, visit Snapmaker.com.

Media Contact

Hao Jiang, Snapmaker, 86 13588745216, jianghao@snapmaker.com, www.snapmaker.com

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Today, Intelligent Legal Solutions (ILS) and Anduin announced a partnership to provide a more streamlined service for both fund managers and law firms

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PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Intelligent Legal Solutions (ILS) and Anduin have announced a partnership to create a more connected fundraising experience for private markets fund managers and law firms.

ILS is the legal technology company behind ProVision, a platform for private investment funds lawyers and their clients, while Anduin provides technology for private markets fundraising and investor operations. Through the partnership, the companies will build an integration connecting their platforms to support a more streamlined, end-to-end fundraising process.

Launched in 2024, ILS works with 89% of law firms ranked in the top three bands by Chambers USA for Private Equity: Fund Formation nationwide. Its technology has supported fundraises totaling more than $825 billion across North America, the UK, EMEA and APAC.

Anduin’s platform has supported more than 1,300 private investment funds, onboarded over 76,000 investors and powered more than $265 billion in capital raised. Its customers represent more than $7 trillion in aggregate assets under management.

Fergus Plant, Co-Founder of ILS, said: “We are hugely excited to announce our partnership with Anduin. They are a mainstay of the private markets tech space, and we are proud to collaborate to bring a more complete solution to our customers. Our recent launch of the Fund Manager Portal for ProVision more closely aligns our customers, deepening the benefits of this relationship.”

Eliot Hodges, CEO of Anduin, said: “Fundraising still involves too many handoffs between systems, teams and advisers. By connecting Anduin’s subscription and investor onboarding workflows with ProVision’s side letter, comment memo, MFN and obligation management capabilities, we can help firms carry data more seamlessly through the fundraising process and reduce the operational burden around close.”

Read more at https://anduintransact.com/blog/anduin-partners-with-ils 

Fund managers and law firms interested in learning more can contact:

About Anduin
Anduin is the leading digital platform for managing fund lifecycles and LP relationships. The company has facilitated $118 billion in global capital and supports 48,000+ investors across 890+ funds. Learn more at anduintransact.com.

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