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MicroVision: Ma Activity
MicroVision acquired bankrupt Luminar's LiDAR business for $33M (down from $9-10B valuation), gaining production programs with Volvo, ASIC design team in Colorado Springs, and validation facilities in Orlando. Three strategic moves since January have reshaped product roadmap.
Source: FreightWaves
The leadership read
Consolidation of this kind shifts demand toward integration and transformation leadership bench strength in the sector.
Market context: the MitchelLake Talent Market Index reads 114.6 — Hot (+16.3 vs prior month); Americas signal share is steady (-1.3pts).
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