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Canatu’s LiDAR Deicing Technology Moves Ahead

The carbon nanotube-based technology is in the mass development phase with leading customers.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

At CES 2023, Canatu and its partner Covestro showcased their joint LiDAR heater demonstrator, which utilizes a Canatu film heater for deicing and defoggong Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor covers. LiDAR systems are of increasing interest to automotive manufacturers and their Tier 1 suppliers, as these systems are essential to autonomous driving. LiDAR systems recognize objects and measure distances, providing 3D mapping. The challenge is that harsh weather, whether it is snow, ic...

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