Newsight Imaging, an Israeli semiconductor startup founded in 2016, is on a mission to make 3D technology accessible for mass-market applications. As the winner of the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge (ICTGC) in the Smart Manufacturing category, Newsight’s innovative solutions are used in industries such as automotive, Industry 4.0, smart cities, robotics, water safety, and healthcare.
Smart Systems Powered by Advanced Vision Sensors
CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) sensors are essential for enabling next-generation smart systems. Newsight’s cutting-edge CMOS sensors deliver high performance, efficiency, and reliability, while minimizing energy consumption, helping industries move towards greater automation and smarter environments.
Introducing IC Taiwan Grand Challenge
To boost Taiwan’s position as a global semiconductor powerhouse, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) organizes the IC Taiwan Grand Challenge. Focusing on teams actively leveraging innovative IC design to develop advanced application solutions or enhanced technologies, the ICTGC puts special attention to teams in the fields of Smart Data & AI, Smart Mobility, Smart Manufacturing, Smart Medtech, and Sustainability. Quinas was selected as a winner in the Smart Data & AI category due to the potential of its novel ULTRARAM memory technology.
Newsight’s Leading CMOS Sensors for Smart Systems
As the winner in the Smart Manufacturing category, Newsight Imaging has established itself as a leader in advanced CMOS image sensor technology for 3D machine vision and spectral analysis. Their flagship products, the NSI5900 and NSI9000, are designed for applications like industrial automation, security, and autonomous navigation.
Key Advantages of Newsight’s CMOS Sensors
- High-Resolution Depth Imaging for precise 3D mapping.
- Reliable Performance in Low-Light Conditions with enhanced Time-of-Flight (eTOF) technology.
- Fast, Dynamic Response with high frame rates for real-time adaptation.
- Excellent Handling of Reflective Surfaces with advanced HDR capabilities.
- Industry-Leading Accuracy for precise distance measurement and depth perception.
Innovative Solutions for Expanding Markets
Newsight’s CMOS sensors are already being applied across automotive safety, Industry 4.0, robotics, and smart cities. Their NSI9000 sensor, offering nearly 500,000-pixel depth resolution, has garnered significant industry attention. With a strong portfolio of industry awards and patents, Newsight Imaging is poised to continue driving innovation in the semiconductor space.