mecorad expands innovation with ESF-funded initiative

mecorad has taken a significant step toward further technological advancement and market expansion. With the appointment of Dr. Markus Bergmann as Innovation Manager, the company is strengthening its position as a technology leader. This strategic initiative is supported by ESF funding from the Free State of Saxony, reinforcing the region’s commitment to innovation and economic growth.

Driving Innovation and Technology Transfer

The primary goal of this initiative is to enhance mecorad’s radar measurement technology for new industrial applications, particularly in mechanical engineering and forming technology. Dr. Bergmann, an experienced engineer with a background in technology scouting, acquisition, and customer relations, plays a key role in this transformation.

His focus areas include:

  • Knowledge Transfer & Product Optimization – Implementing the latest research and development findings to refine and adapt Mecorad’s technology.
  • Expansion into New Applications – Developing strategies to introduce radar measurement solutions to broader industrial sectors.
  • Portfolio Enhancement – Creating integrated, cross-industry solutions by combining sensor technology, special-purpose machinery, and control engineering.

mecorad ´s strategic goals and industry impact

A core aspect of Dr. Bergmann’s role is facilitating the technology transfer from research to industry. His efforts will contribute to improving mecorad´s product offering and supporting the development of an independent innovation unit within the company.

Additionally, he will drive:

  • Research into new fields of innovation.
  • Identification of market opportunities beyond the steel industry.
  • Development of an IP roadmap to secure long-term technological leadership.

ESF Funding: A Crucial Support for Innovation

The recruitment of Dr. Bergmann has been made possible through ESF+ funding supported by the Freestate of Saxony, which supports the creation of strategic positions to drive technological progress. This funding ensures that mecorad can continue to pioneer innovative, high-precision measurement solutions that benefit multiple industries.

“I am excited to further develop Mecorad’s radar measurement technology and explore new industrial applications. The potential for optimizing production processes is immense, and I look forward to shaping the future of this technology.”

Dr. Markus Bergmann

With this initiative, mecorad takes another significant step toward revolutionizing measurement technology and reinforcing its role as an innovation leader in mechanical engineering and forming technology.

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mecorad expands business in North America: Radar Measurement for the Steel Industry

mecorad, a leading provider of radar measurement solutions for the steel industry, has officially entered the U.S. market. As of April 2, 2024, the company has established mecorad Inc. to cater to the growing demand for innovative radar measurement systems in North America.

“Our U.S. customers deserve our direct presence in the market,” said Marc Banaszak, CEO of mecorad Inc. The decision to enter the U.S. and Canadian markets followed two years of market analysis, culminating in participation at AISTech, a key event for the U.S. steel industry. Substantial private and governmental investments in digitization and data analytics within the U.S. and Canadian steel sectors present significant growth opportunities for mecorad.

Advanced Radar Measurement Technology for the Steel Industry

The company’s radar sensor platform, 1224, is fully FCC-compliant and approved for unrestricted use in the U.S. It delivers real-time digital insights into shapes, geometries, distances, fill levels, and material presence with the utmost precision, even under extreme conditions. The system achieves micrometer-level accuracy, setting a new standard for industrial measurement.

Solutions for Every Step of Steel Production

Equipped with cutting-edge radar technology and Industry 4.0 capabilities, mecorad’s solutions are tailored for upstream and downstream processes in the steel and metal industries. Unlike traditional radar sensors, mecorad’s products are designed and rigorously tested for the most demanding industrial environments. Advanced compensation mechanisms, such as temperature adjustments, ensure stable and drift-free results. Paired with proprietary signal processing, the sensors deliver both accuracy and precision down to single-digit micrometers.

In addition to supporting PLC systems, mecorad’s single-sensor and multi-sensor fusion solutions integrate seamlessly with higher IT layers, enabling immediate deployment in advanced control and AI applications.

With its expansion into the North American market, mecorad reaffirms its commitment to revolutionizing the steel industry through innovative radar measurement solutions, enhancing production quality while reducing operational costs.

About mecorad 

mecorad offers customers in steel and metals production, hot-rolling and beyond, higher quality of products at lower production costs. Our patented radar-based plant digitalization solutions combine unparalleled accuracy with highest reliability and robustness under the toughest industrial conditions. From the smelter to the finished product, we measure distances, levels and customer-specific dimensions at any process step. We also detect objects under any conditions, optimize these processes with our applications and connect into systems along the value chain.

Contact information

mecorad Inc.
80 Pine Street, Floor 24
New York, NY 10005
Phone: 646-537-7638     

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