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A new category in water monitoring that replaces multi-component station setups with a single compact unit, reducing power consumption and enabling deployment in minutes
AACHEN, Germany, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KISTERS today announced the launch of HyQuant Edge, an all-in-one hydrological monitoring station powered by KIPTEC (KISTERS Intelligence Platform Technology for Embedded Connectivity). It is the first hydrological solution to bring radar measurement, data logging, edge processing, transmission, and cloud connectivity together in a single compact device – removing the need for the multi-component station architectures that have defined the sector for decades.
The launch addresses a structural challenge in quantitative hydrological monitoring. Although across different industries devices have grown smaller, smarter, and more autonomous, hydrology has remained behind, sometimes making deployment costly and remote sites impractical.
"Traditional monitoring stations have always been about collection and transfer. That required multiple components, assembled on site, with no intelligence layer in between. KISTERS designed HyQuant Edge to change that story." – Klaas Schulze Dieckhoff, Global Head of R&D, KISTERS
HyQuant Edge offers something fundamentally different: Self-contained, adaptive systems where measurement, processing, and communication work as one. This enables teams to deploy more sites with less infrastructure, at lower cost per site.
Ideal for remote, temporary, and emergency deployments and network densification, they are equally suited to permanent sites where infrastructure is limited.
HyQuant Edge stations are available in four versions – Level (L), Surface Velocity (V), Combined Level and Velocity (L+V), and Discharge (Q) – L, V and L+V versions upgradeable to Q via software update, with no hardware replacement required.
The stations are secure by design and connect to the cloud automatically. They save power draw using event-driven adaptive logging and maintain data integrity during connectivity outages via store-and-forward capability. Manufactured in Germany, they support LTE-Cat-M1/NB-IoT and integrate with existing monitoring platforms via open standards.
"There have always been more places worth measuring than systems capable of reaching them due to deployment constraints. HyQuant Edge is the choice that can fit within existing infrastructure and budget constraints – especially valued in network densification." – Dr. Anton Felder, Global Director HydroMet, KISTERS
Discover HyQuant Edge and follow KISTERS on LinkedIn.
About KISTERS: A privately owned international organisation specialising in environmental data, instrumentation, and IT, developing data-driven solutions across water, weather, and renewable energy.
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A new category in water monitoring that replaces multi-component station setups with a single compact unit, reducing power consumption and enabling deployment in minutes
AACHEN, Germany, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KISTERS today announced the launch of HyQuant Edge, an all-in-one hydrological monitoring station powered by KIPTEC (KISTERS Intelligence Platform Technology for Embedded Connectivity). It is the first hydrological solution to bring radar measurement, data logging, edge processing, transmission, and cloud connectivity together in a single compact device – removing the need for the multi-component station architectures that have defined the sector for decades.
The launch addresses a structural challenge in quantitative hydrological monitoring. Although across different industries devices have grown smaller, smarter, and more autonomous, hydrology has remained behind, sometimes making deployment costly and remote sites impractical.
"Traditional monitoring stations have always been about collection and transfer. That required multiple components, assembled on site, with no intelligence layer in between. KISTERS designed HyQuant Edge to change that story." – Klaas Schulze Dieckhoff, Global Head of R&D, KISTERS
HyQuant Edge offers something fundamentally different: Self-contained, adaptive systems where measurement, processing, and communication work as one. This enables teams to deploy more sites with less infrastructure, at lower cost per site.
Ideal for remote, temporary, and emergency deployments and network densification, they are equally suited to permanent sites where infrastructure is limited.
HyQuant Edge stations are available in four versions – Level (L), Surface Velocity (V), Combined Level and Velocity (L+V), and Discharge (Q) – L, V and L+V versions upgradeable to Q via software update, with no hardware replacement required.
The stations are secure by design and connect to the cloud automatically. They save power draw using event-driven adaptive logging and maintain data integrity during connectivity outages via store-and-forward capability. Manufactured in Germany, they support LTE-Cat-M1/NB-IoT and integrate with existing monitoring platforms via open standards.
"There have always been more places worth measuring than systems capable of reaching them due to deployment constraints. HyQuant Edge is the choice that can fit within existing infrastructure and budget constraints – especially valued in network densification." – Dr. Anton Felder, Global Director HydroMet, KISTERS
Discover HyQuant Edge and follow KISTERS on LinkedIn.
About KISTERS: A privately owned international organisation specialising in environmental data, instrumentation, and IT, developing data-driven solutions across water, weather, and renewable energy.
Media enquiries:
Anna Wall
anna.wall@kisters.co.uk
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KISTERS launches HyQuant Edge: The first radar sensor-based monitoring station for quantitative hydrology
In the news release, Hesai Secures No.1 in Long-Range ADAS Lidar Shipments for Five Consecutive Years by Yole Group, issued 05-May-2026 by Hesai Group over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline should read "Hesai Secures No.1 in Long-Range ADAS Lidar Shipments in 2025 by Yole Group" rather than "Hesai Secures No.1 in Long-Range ADAS Lidar Shipments for Five Consecutive Years by Yole Group" . The first paragraph, first sentence, should read "Hesai Group (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception, has been recognized as the No.1 supplier in long-range ADAS lidar shipments in 2025, according to Yole Group's latest "Automotive ADAS 2026" report." rather than "Hesai Group (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception, has been recognized as the No.1 supplier in long-range ADAS lidar shipments for the fifth consecutive year, according to Yole Group's latest "Automotive ADAS 2026" report." as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
Hesai Secures No.1 in Long-Range ADAS Lidar Shipments in 2025 by Yole Group
PALO ALTO, Calif., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hesai Group (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525), a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception, has been recognized as the No.1 supplier in long-range ADAS lidar shipments in 2025, according to Yole Group's latest "Automotive ADAS 2026" report. The report evaluates lidar companies across multiple key performance metrics and underscores Hesai's leadership in high-volume ADAS deployment, reinforcing its position at the forefront of the automotive applications.
According to Yole Group, a global advisory and market analysis firm known for its expertise in the semiconductor, photonic and electronic sectors, Hesai leads the long-range ADAS lidar market of passenger cars with a 43% volume share, outperforming key competitors in a highly concentrated landscape. This leadership reflects the company's strong presence in high-volume passenger-car long-range programs and its ability to deliver automotive-grade lidar solutions at scale.
Within this expanding market, long-range ADAS lidar has emerged as the dominant configuration, accounting for approximately 3.1 million units out of the 3.7 million lidar units shipped in passenger vehicles last year, further underscoring the strategic importance of the segment in which Hesai holds a leading position.
Driven by a 60% year-on-year growth, the global automotive lidar market surpassed the $1 billion milestone for the first time. Yole Group notes that Hesai's shipment growth was mainly driven by the rapid scaling of passenger car programs with leading Chinese automakers. Robust volume increases from partners including Li Auto and Xiaomi, together with BYD's ongoing efforts to expand ADAS adoption via its "God's Eye" intelligent driving system, have greatly accelerated the large-scale deployment of lidar.
As noted in the report, Chinese suppliers account for approximately 95% of the lidar market for automotive, highlighting China's central role in shaping industry dynamics. Within this landscape, lidar has emerged as the most mature and scalable sensing technology, characterized by both high program scale and advanced supply chain maturity. As shown in the report, Hesai is positioned at the forefront of this segment, underpinned by its leadership in high-volume automotive programs and its ability to consistently deliver reliable, automotive-grade lidar solutions through a highly industrialized supply chain.
As illustrated in the report's technology benchmarking, Hesai's product portfolio, including flagship platforms such as AT Series and ETX, is positioned prominently within the highest-performance segment, demonstrating leading capabilities in both long-range detection and high-resolution perception. This positioning reflects Hesai's continued investment in next-generation sensing architectures and underscores its leadership not only in large-scale deployment, but also in defining the technological trajectory of the automotive lidar industry.
"We are honored to be recognized by Yole Group for our leadership in long-range ADAS lidar shipments," said Bob in den Bosch, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Hesai. "As ADAS adoption continues to scale, perception capabilities are becoming increasingly important. With innovations such as our Picasso 6D full-color lidar platform and next-generation ETX, we are advancing lidar from pure spatial sensing toward richer environmental understanding, supporting the evolving needs of automotive ADAS."
"Hesai's leadership in long-range ADAS lidar shipments reflects its strong execution in high-volume automotive programs and its ability to scale alongside leading OEMs," said Pierrick Boulay, Principal Analyst at Yole Group. "The company's scale and ongoing innovation will continue to support its position in the automotive lidar landscape."
In November 2025, Hesai's cumulative deliveries surpassed 2 million units, making it the first automotive lidar company to reach this milestone. To date, Hesai has secured design wins with 40 automotive brands globally across over 160 vehicle models, with multiple programs scheduled for mass production between 2025 and 2027. Hesai's monthly production and deliveries have also exceeded 200,000 units, supporting the continued deployment of lidar across automotive industry.
Note: The data in this article represents third-party estimates and is not official operational data of the company. Please refer to the company's financial disclosures for detailed information.
About Hesai
Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI; HKEX: 2525) is a global tech company and a leader in 3D perception. Leveraging full-stack proprietary ASIC capabilities and an integrated R&D-testing-manufacturing approach, Hesai has established industry-leading positions across core physical AI domains, including ADAS-equipped passenger vehicles, autonomous mobility, spatial intelligence, embodied AI, as well as industrial, agricultural, and service robots. Hesai has established offices in Shanghai, Palo Alto, and Stuttgart, and operates in-house factories in China and Thailand, with customers spanning more than 40 countries. As the AI-driven Fourth Industrial Revolution accelerates, Hesai is committed to becoming a key enabler of physical AI — digitizing the real world and redefining how humans and robots perceive and act.
About Yole Group
Yole Group is an international company, recognized for its expertise in the analysis of markets, technological developments and supply chains, as well as the strategy of key players in the semiconductor, photonic and electronic sectors. Yole Group's business is based on daily interactions with a network of major operators in these industries, built on mutual trust over the years.
Yole Group provides industrial companies, financial investors and R&D organizations, with market research and marketing analysis, technology, supply chain and cost analysis, as well as performance evaluation, to help customers in their decision-making about their future business and manufacturing strategy in the semiconductor, photonic and electronic sectors.
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Hesai Secures No.1 in Long-Range ADAS Lidar Shipments for Five Consecutive Years by Yole Group
