Deployed at the Liuzhou Steel Group in Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China, Quanergy’s M-Series Lidar sensors provide accurate, real-time 3D modelling of bulk material piles to guide and position a heavy bulk wheel piling and reclaiming machine. Formerly operated manually, the heavy machine can now function safely and efficiently by computer and without human intervention.

“When machines are operated manually, accuracy and efficiency depend on the experience of the operator. Operators can also become fatigued, creating a potential safety risk,” said Mr. Wan Zhi, President at Hunan Qiaokang Bridge Health Intelligent Technology, “Quanergy’s M-Series Lidar has helped us standardise the operation of the machine, increasing the safety, efficiency, and accuracy of our bulk material handling processes. Operation efficiency has improved by 50% and labour costs have decreased by 60% after deploying the Quanergy solution in the coking plant of Liuzhou Steel Group.”

In addition to accuracy and high resolution, M-Series offers reliable performance in a wide range of operating conditions. For example, M-Series does not require ambient light and offers a longer detection range, even for very dark objects like coal.

M-Series also features a fast scan frequency, ideal for use in mobile applications that experience high vibrations. The sensor provides a long detection range, up to 200 metres, providing 3D modelling for very large sites with just a few sensors. Furthermore, M-Series is small and lightweight, making it easy to mount and install.

“The installation at Liuzhou Steel Group is a great example of how Lidar makes a measurable and significant impact on a port’s bottom line,” said Enzo Signore, CMO at Quanergy, “It also demonstrates just one example of how our Lidars are playing a key role in driving industrial automation forward.

In June, Quanergy entered into a definitive merger agreement with CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named Quanergy Systems, Inc. and is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “QNGY.” The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.