15M+
More than 15 million vehicles run on our technology
150.000+
Over 150 000 traffic sensors deployed worldwide
We design, develop, and deliver radar technology across the full product lifecycle
Our fundamental motivation for providing highest performance and highest quality automotive and traffic management sensors is to make roads safer, to optimize traffic flow for reduced travel times and to enable greener, smarter cities. At smartmicro, we stand for innovation, precision, passion, and loyalty.
Reliable, experienced, connected
Behind every smartmicro solution stands a strong foundation of global presence, trusted partnerships, and deep technological expertise. Our structure, network, and capabilities enable us to deliver reliable radar solutions at scale — across industries and around the world.
International Presence
smartmicro is headquartered in Germany, with a strong global footprint. With subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as international representatives and partners worldwide, we ensure close proximity to our customers and fast response times across all regions.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Over the years, smartmicro has built long-term relationships with leading automotive Tier 1 suppliers and global traffic system providers.
Our radar technology is trusted in large-scale production environments and critical infrastructure projects. Today, smartmicro is one of the most recommended radar sensor partners for traffic system integrators worldwide.
Strong Network
We work closely with leading research institutions such as the Technical University of Braunschweig and Hamburg-Harburg, as well as with global technology partners.
These collaborations drive continuous innovation in radar processors, antenna design, RFIC development, and high-performance radar modules.
Advanced In-house Development
Our headquarters in Braunschweig, located near the research airport, combines development, testing, and production in one place. The campus includes over 4,000 m² of office and laboratory space, complemented by dedicated test fields and production facilities. We have the manufacturing capacity of ~150 000 units per year.
Certified Quality
Our quality management for design, development, production and sales is certified according to ISO9001. We ensure highest standards in hardware and software quality and many of our products are compliant to different levels of ISO26262.
Your Global Technology Partner
smartmicro operates globally with dedicated entities and a strong partner network. Our international structure allows us to deliver fast, reliable support and tailored solutions across markets.
By combining global coordination with local execution, we ensure that our radar systems are available where and when they are needed.
- Headquarters in Germany
- smartmicro UK with training facilities and local expertise
- smartmicro US with local warehouse and operations
- Offices and representatives in Europe, North America, and Asia
- More than 80 distribution and OEM partners worldwide
smartmicro UK
In 2023, smartmicro expanded its international footprint by establishing smartmicro UK through the acquisition of its long-term partner.
With over 20 years of experience in the transportation and security sectors, the UK team brings deep market knowledge and a strong track record in deploying radar-based traffic solutions.
smartmicro UK operates offices in Hampshire and a dedicated training academy in Warwickshire. The team has installed smartmicro systems at hundreds of locations, supporting applications such as intersection management, bicycle detection, and smart city initiatives.
smartmicro US
Also in 2023, smartmicro launched its US subsidiary in Florida, strengthening its presence in North and South America.
The local warehouse and dedicated team enable significantly faster delivery times, reducing lead times from weeks to days. Customers benefit from improved service, streamlined logistics, and localized support.
smartmicro US serves as the primary contact for traffic management customers across the Americas, with plans to expand its portfolio and local capabilities further.
Meet Us Worldwide
smartmicro is present at leading international trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
These events provide opportunities to experience our radar technology first-hand, exchange ideas with our experts, and explore new solutions for traffic management, automotive applications, and airborne systems. We regularly participate in global industry events across Europe, North America, and Asia — strengthening our relationships with customers and partners worldwide.
Discover upcoming events and meet our team in person:
- Traffic Sensor
- Automotive Radar
- Airborne
- Engineering Services
- Enforcement
- Handheld Target Simulator
Engineering Excellence
We develop radar systems end-to-end — from concept and system design to validation and production. This integrated approach ensures full control over quality, performance, and scalability.
Our expertise spans radar signal processing, embedded software, RF design, and system integration. Every solution is designed with practical application in mind, ensuring reliability in real-world environments.
Radar System Design
- Analysis of functional requirements
- Design, development and evaluation of antennas
- System design of transmit waveform and digital signal processing software
- Design and development of RF- and DSP modules
- Definition of test specifications and compliance testing
Product Development
- High volume automotive and medium volume non-automotive product development
- Field-testing and qualification
- Automated end-of-line testing
- Quality and safety compliances
- SPICE and ASIL compliance
- Cost-down engineering
Radar Signal Processing Software
- V-model software development
- Software design tools
- Specification/traceability tools
- Version control/issue tracking
- Code analysis, integrity and module testing
Embedded Software
- Efficient implementation of radar algorithms
- Special embedded know-how for dedicated auto-radar multi-core processors including h/w accelerators
- DSP/MCU emulating, tracing, signal analysis
- Communication software for RS485, CAN(FD), Flexray and Ethernet stacks
- Embedded Linux, RTOS
Circuit Design
- Digital and RF schematics design
- Latest automotive RFIC solutions, all-CMOS
- PCB layout and housing/radome CAD
- In-house prototype assembly and testing
Application/Function Development
- Automotive and traffic sensors
- Operation of multiple sensors in networks, sensor fusion
- Interference avoidance and suppression
- Flexible communication interfaces
Radar RF Module Design
- Power budget, signal chain, quality and bandwidth design
- Signal sources, mixers, filters and amplifiers design
- RFIC to antenna and digital i/f design
- RF performance analysis
Radar Antenna Design
- Array antennas, series arrays and waveguide antennas
- Slot coupled and thru-fed antennas
- Azimuth and elevation measurement
- Digital beam forming, MIMO and virtual arrays
- Radome design and bumper distortion compensation
Best Sensor Quality Through Automated End-of-Line Calibration
All our sensors undergo a sophisticated, fully automated end-of-line calibration before they are shipped and deployed around the world. A robot performs very precise azimuth and elevation measurement, accurate range measurement, and certifies speed measurement accuracy. At highest working speed more than 1.000 parameters are tested, ensuring an extensive performance check against the datasheet. This replaces the former semi-manual calibration process and relieves our smartmicro team from manual handling steps.
The perfect reproducibility of the test and calibration process is also used for automotive mass production. Our sensors maintain best accuracy by means of built-in self-calibration functions throughout their entire design life.
Experts Behind the Radar
smartmicro was founded in 1997 by Prof. Dr. Hermann Rohling and Dr. Ralph Mende as a spin-off from the Technical University of Braunschweig.
Today, more than 200 experts contribute to the company’s success, combining academic excellence with industry experience.
Discover the people behind our technology and see how ideas turn into reliable solutions used around the world:
