Overview

The Industrial Automation industry utilizes technologies like sensors, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, and IoT to automate processes in manufacturing, energy, transportation, and more. It aims to streamline operations, boost productivity, cut costs, and enhance safety. Key components include sensors for detecting changes, PLCs for control, HMIs for operator interface, SCADA for remote monitoring, robotics for tasks, and IIoT for data exchange. Industrial automation evolves with advancements like AI and machine learning.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s Lidar Sensors are sometimes referred to as Laser scanners, 3D laser rangefinders, Laser radar, Light detection and ranging sensors, Laser-based distance sensors, Laser mapping devices and Laser imaging systems.

GAO Tek’s Lidar Sensors have the following applications in the Industrial Automation industry:

3D Mapping and Surveying: In the Industrial Automation Industry, LiDAR sensors from GAO Tek can provide precise 3D mapping of industrial environments, aiding in facility planning, layout optimization, and asset management. Our LiDAR solutions offer high-resolution scans, allowing for accurate surveying of warehouses, factories, and construction sites.

Obstacle Detection and Collision Avoidance: Our LiDAR sensors are essential for automated vehicles like AGVs and robotic arms in navigating industrial settings safely. By detecting obstacles in real-time, GAO’s LiDAR technology ensures collision avoidance and smooth operation in manufacturing and material handling processes.

Quality Control and Inspection: GAO’s LiDAR sensors are instrumental in maintaining quality standards in manufacturing processes within the Industrial Automation Industry. With precise measurements and defect detection capabilities, our LiDAR solutions enable efficient quality control and inspection tasks, ensuring product consistency and compliance with specifications.

Robotics and Automation: GAO’s LiDAR sensors empower robots with advanced perception capabilities, enabling them to navigate complex environments and perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Our LiDAR technology is integral to automation applications such as pick-and-place operations, assembly, and packaging in the Industrial Automation Industry.

Safety Monitoring: GAO’s LiDAR sensors play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety in the Industrial Automation Industry. By monitoring for safety hazards such as moving machinery and unauthorized personnel, our LiDAR solutions help prevent accidents and ensure compliance with safety regulations, enhancing overall workplace safety.

Inventory Management: In warehouse and distribution center operations, GAO’s LiDAR sensors provide accurate inventory management solutions. By precisely measuring stock levels and tracking the movement of goods, our LiDAR technology optimizes inventory replenishment processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs in the Industrial Automation Industry.

More information on LiDAR sensors and their applications in other industries can be found on this page LiDAR sensors This category page lists related products IoT.

Systems in the Industrial Automation Industry Utilizing LiDAR Sensors

Here are some popular systems in the Industrial Automation industry using LiDAR Sensors:

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) with LiDAR Navigation:
System Description: AGVs equipped with LiDAR sensors for navigation and obstacle detection in industrial environments.
Software: Navigation and control software integrated with LiDAR data for precise localization, path planning, and collision avoidance.
Robotic Bin Picking Systems:
System Description: Robotic systems equipped with LiDAR sensors for bin picking applications in manufacturing.
Software: Vision and LiDAR-based software for object detection, localization, and grasping, enabling robots to pick parts from bins with high accuracy and efficiency.
Automated Warehouse Management Systems:
System Description: Warehouse automation systems utilizing LiDAR sensors for inventory management, order picking, and goods movement.
Software: Warehouse management software integrated with LiDAR data for real-time inventory tracking, stock replenishment optimization, and order fulfillment.
Automated Inspection Systems:
System Description: Inspection systems incorporating LiDAR sensors for quality control and defect detection in manufacturing processes.
Software: Inspection software utilizing LiDAR data for dimensional analysis, surface inspection, and defect classification, ensuring product quality and consistency.
Automated Conveyor Systems:
System Description: Conveyor systems equipped with LiDAR sensors for material handling and sorting in industrial facilities.
Software: Control software integrated with LiDAR data for accurate product tracking, diverting, and sorting based on size, shape, or other criteria.
Collision Avoidance Systems for Heavy Machinery:
System Description: LiDAR-based collision avoidance systems installed on heavy machinery and equipment in industrial settings.
Software: Safety software utilizing LiDAR data for real-time monitoring of the surrounding environment, issuing warnings, and triggering automatic emergency braking to prevent collisions.
Automated Crane and Hoist Systems:
System Description: Crane and hoist systems equipped with LiDAR sensors for precise positioning and load handling in manufacturing and logistics operations.
Software: Control software integrated with LiDAR data for accurate load detection, positioning control, and collision avoidance, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
Automated Forklift Systems:
System Description: Forklift systems utilizing LiDAR sensors for navigation, pallet handling, and inventory management in warehouses and distribution centers.
Software: Forklift control software integrated with LiDAR data for route optimization, load detection, and safe operation in dynamic warehouse environments.

GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada.

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s LiDAR sensors comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations
Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Regulations
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Guidelines
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulations
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standards
Department of Commerce Export Controls

GAO Tek’s LiDAR sensors comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as:

Transport Canada Regulations
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Regulations
Environment and Climate Change Canada Regulations
Privacy Laws and Regulations
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Regulations
National Research Council Canada (NRC) Standards
Export Controls

Case Studies of LiDAR sensors in the Industrial Automation Industry

LiDAR sensors are sometimes called Laser scanners, 3D laser rangefinders, Laser radar, Light detection and ranging sensors, Laser-based distance sensors, Laser mapping devices and Laser imaging systems.

Here are some practical examples of using LiDAR sensors in the Industrial Automation Industry:

Warehouse Optimization in New York City: A distribution center in NYC implemented LiDAR-based inventory management and routing systems to optimize warehouse operations. Improved inventory accuracy, reduced picking times, and enhanced order fulfillment efficiency.
Manufacturing Facility Safety Upgrade in Boston: A manufacturing plant in Boston upgraded its safety systems with LiDAR sensors to monitor equipment movement and detect potential hazards. Enhanced worker safety, reduced accidents, and improved compliance with safety regulations.

Automated Material Handling in Chicago: A manufacturing facility in Chicago deployed LiDAR-equipped AGVs for automated material handling and transport. Increased throughput, reduced labor costs, and enhanced flexibility in material handling processes.
Quality Control in Automotive Manufacturing in Detroit: An automotive assembly plant in Detroit integrated LiDAR sensors into its quality control systems for accurate dimensional inspection of vehicle components. Improved product quality, reduced defects, and increased production efficiency.
Port Operations Optimization in Savannah: A port terminal in Savannah utilized LiDAR sensors for container tracking and yard management, optimizing terminal operations. Reduced congestion, improved container handling efficiency, and enhanced overall terminal productivity.
Agricultural Automation in Texas: A farm in Texas implemented LiDAR-based agricultural automation systems for precision farming and crop monitoring. Increased crop yield, reduced resource usage, and improved farm profitability.
Construction Site Safety in Los Angeles: A construction company in Los Angeles deployed LiDAR sensors for site monitoring and worker safety, detecting potential hazards in real-time. Enhanced worker safety, reduced accidents, and improved project efficiency.
Energy Infrastructure Inspection in San Francisco: An energy utility company in San Francisco utilized LiDAR-equipped drones for infrastructure inspection, detecting defects and ensuring reliability. Reduced inspection time, improved asset management, and enhanced system reliability.
Mining Automation in Ontario: A mining company in Ontario implemented LiDAR-based automation systems for underground tunneling and ore extraction. Increased mining efficiency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced worker safety.
Forest Management in British Columbia: A forestry company in British Columbia utilized LiDAR sensors for forest mapping and inventory management, optimizing timber harvesting operations. Improved resource utilization, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced forest sustainability.

GAO RFID Inc. https://gaorfid.com, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the Industrial Automation industry. Articles about related industries are given below:

https://gaorfid.com/automotive-industry-rfid-solutions/https://gaorfid.com/specialty-services-industry-rfid-solutions/

Use of LiDAR Sensors with Leading Software and Cloud Services in the Industrial Automation Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s LiDAR Sensors with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include

Application Software

ROS (Robot Operating System)
MATLAB LiDAR Toolbox
Pointools Suite
Pix4D
FARO Scene
Trimble RealWorks
Autodesk ReCap
Qinsy

Cloud Services:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) LiDAR Service
Microsoft Azure LiDAR Processing
Google Cloud LiDAR Platform
Autodesk Forge
Bentley ContextCapture Cloud Processing

GAO Tek’s LiDAR Sensor and their applications in other industries are listed on this page, LiDAR Sensor. Other related products can be found at this category page, IoT.

Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S. and Canada .

Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in the Industrial Automationwe have worked with to serve our joint customers:

Accenture
Bain & Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
Capgemini
CGI Group
Cognizant
Deloitte
Ernst & Young (EY)
IBM Global Services
KPMG
McKinsey & Company
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
TELUS

GAO Has Many Customers in the Industrial Automation Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in Industrial Automation industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products

in the Industrial Automation industry.

https://gaorfid.com/automotive-industry-rfid-solutions/

https://gaorfid.com/specialty-services-industry-rfid-solutions/

Here are some of GAO’s customers in the Industrial Automation: