PartnershipJun 1, 2026, 06:12 AM
ECARX & TPK Partner to Co-Develop ORCA LiDAR Platform
AI Summary
ECARX Holdings Inc. and TPK Holding Co., Ltd. have signed a binding memorandum of business cooperation to jointly develop the ORCA LiDAR platform for global markets, marking ECARX's formal entry into the LiDAR sector. This partnership combines ECARX’s system integration and commercialization expertise with TPK’s optical design and high-volume manufacturing capabilities. Mass production of the proprietary sensor system is scheduled to begin in 2028 at TPK’s facility in Thailand, aiming to serve global mass market use for vehicle OEMs and robotaxi fleets.
Key Highlights
- ECARX and TPK signed a binding memorandum to co-develop the ORCA LiDAR platform for global markets.
- The partnership marks ECARX's formal entry into the LiDAR sector.
- ECARX will lead system integration, sensor fusion, and global commercialization.
- TPK will contribute expertise in optical design, engineering, and high-volume manufacturing.
- Mass production of the ORCA LiDAR platform is scheduled to begin in 2028.
- Manufacturing will take place at TPK’s advanced production facility in Thailand.
- The platform is engineered to meet global regulatory and functional safety standards for ADAS and autonomous driving.
- It aims to serve global mass market use, including vehicle OEMs and robotaxi fleets.
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