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Lumotive Raises $45M For Chip Scale Light Management Chip
Forbes - March 5, 2025
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Lumotive Bucks AI Trend by Raising $45 Million for Optical Chips
The Wall Street Journal - February 19, 2025
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Lumotive Unveils MD41 Development Kit: Elevating 3D Sensing with Enhanced Flexibility and Efficiency
Yahoo! Finance - November 20, 2024
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2024 Innovators Awards: Meet the honorees
Laser Focus World - August 4, 2024
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Feb 20, 2025     Optics.org
Lumotive eyes new frontiers after $45M series B investment

Feb 20, 2025     Photonics Spectra
Lumotive raises $45 Million 

Feb 20, 2025     Pulse 2.0
Lumotive: $45 Million (Series B) Raised For Programmable Optical Semiconductor Products

Feb 20, 2025     EE News Europe
Lumotive raises $45m for AI, international push

Feb 19, 2025     Puget Sound Business Journal
Redmond chip startup lands $45 million to expand growth in new markets

Feb 19, 2025     GeekWire
Bill Gates-backed semiconductor startup Lumotive raises $45M

Feb 19, 2025     The Wall Street Journal
Lumotive Bucks AI Trend by Raising $45 Million for Optical Chips

Nov 20, 2024     Yahoo! Finance
Lumotive Unveils MD41 Development Kit: Elevating 3D Sensing with Enhanced Flexibility and Efficiency

Nov 19, 2024     Global Semiconductor Alliance
The 2024 GSA Award Nominees Revealed

Sept 30, 2024     Communicated Components Magazine
Newest Breakthrough in AGV/AMR 3D Sensing: Lumotive LCM Sets New Standard (Chinese)

Sept 19, 2024    Maeil Business Newspaper
Namuga Forms Alliance with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sensor Company

Sept 18, 2024    Robotics Tomorrow
Lumotive Unveils Groundbreaking Open Development Platform (ODP): Moves to Democratize the Future of 3D Sensing

Sept 17, 2024    Electronics Specifier
Cron AI and Lumotive unveil AI-powered solid-state LiDAR

Sept 13, 2024     EE News Europe
Open Development Platform for 3D Metasurface Sensor

Aug 4, 2024     Laser Focus World
2024 Innovators Awards: Meet the honorees

May 29, 2024     Electronics360
3D lidar sensor with true solid-state beam steering

May 28, 2024     All About Circuits
Solid-State Beam Steering Comes to 3D LiDAR

May 2, 2024     Electronics 360
Production begins on first optical beamforming chip

May 1, 2024     Metro Vancouver
Invest Vancouver Welcomes US High-Tech 3D Sensor Company

Apr 24, 2024     Robotics 24/7
Lumotive, EDOM partner to market optical computer chips in Taiwan

Apr 17, 2024     EE Times Asia
Lumotive Taps EDOM to Accelerate Solid-State Lidar Adoption in Taiwan

Jan 15, 2024     EE Times
Can Metamaterials Revolutionize Optical Computing?

Jan 12, 2024     Photonics Spectra
Photonics Tech Shines at CES 2024

Jan 11, 2024     GoPhotonics
Lumotive’s Digital Beam Steering Takes Center Stage at CES 2024

Jan 5, 2024     GeekWire
CES 2024: Here are the Washington state companies taking tech innovation to Las Vegas

Nov 28, 2023     Fast Company
Lumotive named as one of Fast Company’s Next Big Things In Tech 2023

Nov 16, 2023     Consumer Technology Association
Lumotive LM10 Chip is a CES Innovation Awards 2024 Honoree

June 1, 2023     Robotics 24/7
Lumotive and Hokuyo Partner to Build 3D Lidar Sensing Into Industrial Automation

Apr 12, 2023     Wall Street Journal
Lighter, Cheaper, Faster—MetaVC Looks for Metamaterials Startups

Apr 13, 2023     EE News, Europe
$62m fund for metamaterial startups

Jan 07, 2023     Imaging and Machine Vision Europe
New lidar solutions presented at CES 2023

Jan 04, 2023    Puget Sound Business Journal
Lidar company Lumotive raises $13M in round led by Samsung

Jan 03, 2023    Geekwire
CES 2023: A list of Washington state companies showing off
their latest tech gadgets and services

Aug 30, 2022    ADAS & Autonomous Vehicle International
Lumotive Secures Funding for LCM Beam Steering Chips

Jun 18, 2022    EE Times Weekend Edition
Sam Heidari: ‘Focus on the Journey, Not Just the Destination’

Jun 01, 2022    Unscrewed Systems Technology Magazine
 
Feb 15, 2022    Driving Vision News
 
Jan 31, 2022    Forbes
 

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Lumotive Raises $45 Million to Expand Sales of Programmable Optical Semiconductors

Lumotive Raises $45 Million to Expand Sales of Programmable Optical Semiconductors

Lumotive, a leader in programmable optical semiconductor products, has closed a $45 million Series B funding round to accelerate sales growth of its groundbreaking Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) technology. The oversubscribed round included new investors Swisscom Ventures, East Bridge, EDOM, Grazia, Hokuyo Inc. and TSVC, as well as support from existing investors such as Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, USAA, and HiMax Inc.
E-Photonics Launches Lidar-based 3D Sensing Solutions Powered by Lumotive

E-Photonics Launches Lidar-based 3D Sensing Solutions Powered by Lumotive

Lumotive, a leader in programmable optical semiconductor technology, has formed a strategic partnership with E-Photonics to spearhead advanced manufacturing of LiDAR and 3D sensing technologies in Saudi Arabia. This announcement was made at LEAP 2025 in Riyadh, one of the world's major technology events that brings together global innovators, industry leaders, and investors to highlight cutting-edge technologies […]
Lumotive Introduces Transformative Advanced 3D Sensing Utilizing Sony’s Sensors at CES 2025

Lumotive Introduces Transformative Advanced 3D Sensing Utilizing Sony’s Sensors at CES 2025

Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology, today announced the integration of its groundbreaking MD41 Development Kit with Sony Semiconductor Solutions' IMX459 and IMX560 SPAD depth sensors. This integration introduces transformative capabilities for the automotive and industrial markets, enabling the development of safer and more efficient systems across diverse applications. The Sony IMX459 and IMX560 […]
NAMUGA Launches Next-Generation 3D Sensing Solutions, Powered by Lumotive

NAMUGA Launches Next-Generation 3D Sensing Solutions, Powered by Lumotive

Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology, and NAMUGA Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of advanced camera modules, today announced the launch of their groundbreaking Stella series of 3D sensing solutions, powered by the same core Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) technology that drives Lumotive's successful MD42 platform. Revolutionary Technology"The Stella series represents our vision for […]
MulticoreWare and Lumotive Announce Collaboration Designed to Advance 3D Sensing and LiDAR Technology

MulticoreWare and Lumotive Announce Collaboration Designed to Advance 3D Sensing and LiDAR Technology

MulticoreWare Inc., a worldwide frontrunner in high-performance computing and AI/ML solutions, has teamed up with Lumotive, a pioneer in advanced 3D sensing technology. As the sensing field rapidly evolves towards AI-Driven, Solid-State, and Software-Defined innovations, the partnership between MulticoreWare and Lumotive presents a formidable alliance to tackle significant challenges in practical applications and create solutions […]
Lumotive and Lattice Semiconductor to Demo Chip-Based Beam Steering for 3D Sensing at DevCon 2024

Lumotive and Lattice Semiconductor to Demo Chip-Based Beam Steering for 3D Sensing at DevCon 2024

Lumotive, a leader in optical semiconductor technology, and Lattice Semiconductor, renowned for low-power, scalable FPGA solutions, are excited to announce their collaboration on a revolutionary platform for advanced 3D sensing.  At Lattice DevCon 2024, the companies will showcase how their combined technologies transform the landscape of industrial automation, robotics, and autonomous mobility. At the heart […]
Lumotive Unveils MD41 Development Kit: Elevating 3D Sensing with Enhanced Flexibility and Efficiency

Lumotive Unveils MD41 Development Kit: Elevating 3D Sensing with Enhanced Flexibility and Efficiency

Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology, today announced the launch of the MD41 Development Kit. Designed to augment the capabilities of Lumotive's Open Development Platform (ODP), this latest innovation propels advancements in 3D sensing technology and sets new standards for precision and adaptability across diverse applications. A crucial feature of the MD41 Development Kit […]
Lumotive Unveils MD42 Development Kit: Boosting 3D Sensing Innovation

Lumotive Unveils MD42 Development Kit: Boosting 3D Sensing Innovation

Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology, today announced the launch of the MD42 Development Kit, a groundbreaking tool designed to enhance the company's Open Development Platform (ODP) and drive rapid advancements in 3D sensing innovation. The MD42 Development Kit leverages Lumotive's revolutionary solid-state beam steering technology, eliminating the need for mechanical components and offering […]
Lumotive Unveils Groundbreaking Open Development Platform (ODP): Moves to Democratize the Future of 3D Sensing

Lumotive Unveils Groundbreaking Open Development Platform (ODP): Moves to Democratize the Future of 3D Sensing

Today, Lumotive, a pioneering force in optical semiconductor technology, proudly announces the launch of its state-of-the-art Open Development Platform (ODP). This innovative, configurable platform introduces camera module-like development capabilities resulting from extensive R&D efforts. It offers unparalleled customization and scalability in 3D sensing applications, significantly accelerating time-to-market for next-generation products. "Our Open Development Platform empowers developers […]
Lumotive and Hokuyo Announce Commercial Release of World’s First 3D Lidar Sensor With True Solid-State Beam Steering

Lumotive and Hokuyo Announce Commercial Release of World’s First 3D Lidar Sensor With True Solid-State Beam Steering

Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology, and Hokuyo Automatic Co., Ltd., a global leader in sensors and automation, today announced the commercial release of the YLM-10LX 3D lidar sensor. This groundbreaking product, powered by Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) optical beamforming technology, represents a major leap forward in applying solid-state, programmable optics to transform […]
SkyWater and Lumotive Announce Qualification and Production Start for World’s First Commercially Available Optical Beamforming Chip

SkyWater and Lumotive Announce Qualification and Production Start for World’s First Commercially Available Optical Beamforming Chip

SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ: SKYT), the trusted technology realization partner, and Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology for 3D sensing, announced today that the companies have collaborated on the production implementation of Lumotive’s groundbreaking solid-state optical beamforming technology in SkyWater’s manufacturing environment. Fully qualified and released for volume production utilizing SkyWater’s unique Technology as a Service (TaaS) model, […]
Lumotive Partners with Leading Electronics Distributor EDOM to Accelerate Solid-State Lidar Adoption in Taiwan

Lumotive Partners with Leading Electronics Distributor EDOM to Accelerate Solid-State Lidar Adoption in Taiwan

Lumotive, a pioneer in optical semiconductor technology for 3D sensing, today announced a strategic partnership with EDOM Technology, a premier electronics distributor based in Taiwan with global footprints. The collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of Lumotive's Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) chips across the Taiwanese market, with a focus on automotive, robotics, drone, and security […]
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