[Photo: Innoviz CEO Omer Keilaf. Credit: PR]

Israeli company Innoviz Technologies announced that its internal testing laboratories have received ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification, one of the world’s most rigorous international accreditations for testing and calibration labs.

The recognition means Innoviz can now carry out the majority of critical tests for its LiDAR systems in-house, under a standard that guarantees accuracy, traceability, and technical reliability. For the company, this is a significant milestone in reinforcing its position as a Tier-1 supplier—a designation that allows it to sell directly to global automakers rather than only through system integrators.

In the automotive industry, standards are far from symbolic. Before any sensor is approved for mass-production vehicles, it must pass a long series of evaluations, from extreme performance testing to calibration and data-consistency checks. ISO/IEC 17025 certification addresses precisely this point: not the management or production processes, but the technical quality of the lab itself. The standard requires strict calibration procedures, meticulous documentation of every testing stage, rigorous equipment quality control, and proof that all results can be independently verified.

For automakers, the benefits are clear: shorter development cycles, higher reliability, and reduced reliance on third-party labs. In practical terms, car manufacturers can now rely on Innoviz not only as a technology provider but also as an accredited body that validates its own products to the industry’s highest benchmarks.

This marks a step up from the company’s previous certifications. Until now, Innoviz had already held IATF 16949:2016—the automotive industry’s core quality standard—alongside ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety. While those focus on organizational and management systems, the new certification zeroes in on testing accuracy and lab credibility.

The distinction carries strategic weight in the competitive LiDAR market, where suppliers are racing to secure spots on automakers’ sourcing lists. Achieving Tier-1 status demands not just advanced technology but also demonstrable compliance with stringent standards at every stage of validation. By obtaining ISO/IEC 17025, Innoviz is signaling that it doesn’t just build cutting-edge sensors—it also operates world-class testing facilities. That edge could prove decisive in winning future automotive contracts.