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Ouster, Inc., a leader in sensing and perception for Physical AI, and Benchmark Electronics, Inc., a global provider of manufacturing, engineering, and technology services, announced the expansion of their long-term manufacturing partnership to support the high-volume production of Ouster's new Rev8 OS sensor family for industrial, robotics, automotive, and smart infrastructure applications.
"Benchmark is proud of our long-standing partnership with Ouster and the role we have played in supporting Ouster’s many innovations. Rev8 is a prime example of their ability to push the boundaries of what's possible in sensing technology,” said David Moezidis, President and Chief Executive Officer at Benchmark. “Our team is uniquely equipped to scale the complex microelectronics and automated optical assembly required for this groundbreaking technology. We are proud to continue our journey with Ouster, providing a secure, reliable foundation for the next era of Physical AI."
As Ouster's strategic manufacturing partner, Benchmark has played a central role in scaling Ouster’s products. This proven manufacturing framework is built on a highly automated production line designed to handle the advanced, ruggedized architecture of Rev8 while enabling a seamless ramp to commercial volume. By leveraging Benchmark’s deeply integrated microelectronics and precision optical manufacturing capabilities, Ouster ensures its Rev8 OS sensor family can deliver the industry-leading reliability required by rigorous automotive, cybersecurity, and functional safety standards.
Built for Affordability and Scale
Ouster’s Rev8 family is designed from the ground up for low-cost, high-volume production to support mass-market adoption across industrial, robotics, automotive, and smart infrastructure applications.
- High-Volume Production: Leveraging an established manufacturing capacity exceeding 100,000 units per year, Ouster offers OEMs a highly resilient, mature, and secure source of supply.
- Long-Term Program Stability: Backed by a planned 10-year production life, Rev8 sensors provide the structural longevity and scalability required for major global commercial rollouts.
- Global Flexibility: In addition to the advanced manufacturing site currently supporting Rev8, Benchmark’s broader manufacturing network includes 20 facilities across eight countries, including an extensive presence in the United States and Europe. This synchronized global network provides Ouster with standardized manufacturing processes and flexible, multi-site production capabilities to support future capacity expansion.
"Benchmark has been a foundational partner in Ouster’s growth story and the natural fit to scale manufacturing for our breakthrough Rev8 sensors," said Darien Spencer, Chief Operating Officer at Ouster. "Through our well-honed supply chain ecosystem, our customers can be confident in our ability to reliably deliver the most advanced, cybersecure, and functionally safe native color lidar sensors at high volume to support their long-term programs."
