What Icoms Detections does

Icoms Detections is a Belgian designer and manufacturer of microwave radar sensors used in road traffic management, cycling/pedestrian counting, intersection control, and speed-display applications. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Louvain-la-Neuve, the company offers a focused product portfolio that includes the TMA-3B3 bicycle counter, TMS-SA vehicle counter, TMB-134 intersection radar, and I-SAFE 1/2 speed displays, with a next-generation TMB-13X intersection radar scheduled for launch in mid-2026 and SD-card reporting added to the TMA-3B3 in 2023. The technology stack is built on low-power microwave radar with edge counting, on-device storage, and remote telemetry feeding the Web Analytics Platform introduced in 2021 for centralized data reporting.

The company's commercial model is B2B and B2G, selling hardware units and the Web Analytics Platform directly to municipalities, road operators, and institutional buyers (e.g., Amsterdam City, Bordeaux Métropole, Preston City Council, IBA, and the city of Tiraspol in Moldova), supplemented by a distributor network. Approximately 75–80% of production is exported, indicating that revenue is largely driven by international public-sector procurement rather than the Belgian home market. Icoms operates as a small specialist unit — disclosed headcount of 1–10 — and has been a subsidiary of International Road Dynamics Inc. since July 2017, with the parent now rebranding to Quarterhill, a structural change that consolidates Icoms within a broader intelligent transportation systems platform. ODD certification, awarded in 2023, formalizes the company's compliance status for European public-procurement frameworks.

Name

Icoms Detections

Legal name

Icoms Detections S.A.

Website

https://icomsdetections.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Icoms Detections is a Belgian manufacturer of microwave radar sensors for road traffic counting, intersection control, and speed display, serving municipalities and institutions across Europe. It exports 75–80% of production and has been a subsidiary of IRD/Quarterhill since 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traffic Detection Sensors

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Corridor & Arterial Management (ICM/ACM) (TLAJACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Active Safety Sensing Hardware Manufacturing (Radar/LiDAR/Cameras/Ultrasonic) (IMACAMAF)

Keywords

• Microwave radar sensors
• Traffic detection systems
• Intelligent transportation systems
• Bicycle counting sensors
• Speed display panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Louvain-la-neuve

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Traffic detection hardware sales: Icoms Detections designs and manufactures radar-based sensors and detection systems for road traffic management. The company sells its products (bicycle counters, vehicle classifiers, speed displays, intersection radar detectors) to municipalities, road authorities, and traffic management organizations globally. Revenue is generated through hardware product sales with various configuration options and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Icoms Detections designs and manufactures microwave radar-based sensors for road traffic management, including bicycle counters, vehicle classifiers, multi-lane intersection detectors, and speed display panels. The company distributes these hardware products along with a web analytics platform to municipalities, road authorities, and smart city infrastructure operators across Europe and internationally, with approximately 75% of production exported.

Product overview

Icoms Detections offers a portfolio of microwave radar-based sensors for road traffic management and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The product line centers on three core detection products: TMA-3B3 (bicycle counter using combined radar and lidar), TMS-SA (vehicle traffic counter/classifier), and TMB-134 (multi-lane intersection detector). These are complemented by speed display solutions I-SAFE 1 and I-SAFE 2 for traffic safety applications. All products share microwave technology as their detection principle, are designed for above-ground installation, and operate in all weather conditions. A unified Web Analytics Platform enables data aggregation and visualization across all sensor products, with data transmission via cellular networks (3G/4G) or local storage options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TMA-3B3 Bicycle Counter Bicycle counter combining radar (K-Band 24.165-24.235 GHz) and lidar technologies to accurately count cyclists and measure their speed on bike paths, including groups. Available in TOTEM (all-in-one with solar panel), standard housing (vandal-resistant), and compact housing configurations. Achieves 97% accuracy at peak hours on bidirectional paths compared to manual counting, with optional 3G/4G or SD card data storage. Used by municipalities to optimize cyclist flow on bike paths.
• TMB-134 Multi-lane Intersection Radar Detector High-precision multi-lane intersection radar capable of detecting movement and presence on multiple lanes, emulating up to 9 inductive loops per radar with separate detection areas for each lane. Detects approaching vehicles and bicycles and their presence at the stop-line. Range up to 70m from installation point, speeds up to 99 km/h, W-Band 76-77 GHz, IP65 rated. Used by traffic authorities for traffic light control and intersection management.
• TMS-SA Traffic Counter and Classifier Above-ground, autonomous, portable vehicle counter and classifier that counts, measures speed, and measures length of vehicles on one lane per direction. Features integrated battery with 3 weeks autonomy, Bluetooth configuration via Android smartphone app, storage capacity of 1 million measurements, K-band radar technology, and IP64 protection rating. Used by road authorities for temporary traffic data collection campaigns.
• I-SAFE 1 Speed Display Panel Speed display panel combining radar speed measurement with visual feedback. Displays vehicle speed with tricolor coding (green/yellow/red) and optional pictograms. Features 39cm digit display, detection range up to 200m, integrated radar, removable battery, and optional solar power kit. Mobile and easy to install with three power supply options. Studies demonstrate an average speed reduction of 2 to 6 km/h when used.
• I-SAFE 2 Speed Display Panel Advanced speed display combining tricolor number matrix with full LED text matrix for customizable text or pictogram messages. Features dual-line text display capability, three power supply options, anti-record function, calendar scheduling, and pre-programmed speed regimes. Optional 3/4G modem and Bluetooth connectivity. Memory capacity up to 540,000 measurements.
• Web Analytics Platform Web-based analytics platform for collecting, managing, and analyzing data from TMA-3B3, I-SAFE, and TMS-SA sensors. Provides dashboard views with traffic analysis graphs, speed/volume/direction reports, and Excel export capability. Sensors equipped with 3G/4G modems transfer data in near real-time via cellular networks. Used by municipalities and smart city operators for centralized traffic data visualization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97-98% bicycle counting accuracy during peak hours on bidirectional paths with groups (compared to manual counting)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Road Dynamics Inc. (IRD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2017Since July 2017, Icoms Detections has been the radar development hub of International Road Dynamics Inc. (IRD), headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada. IRD is a global leader in road safety systems and transportation management. This partnership makes Icoms Detections the dedicated radar technology center within the larger IRD organization, combining Icoms' specialized microwave detection expertise with IRD's broader intelligent transport systems portfolio.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sensys Networks: Sensys Networks (now part of Iteris) offers wireless in-pavement and above-ground sensors for vehicle detection, bicycle counting, and traffic data. It is a direct comparable in the bicycle counting and intersection detection space where Icoms competes with its TMA-3B3 and TMB-134 products.
• Wavetronix: Wavetronix designs and manufactures above-ground radar sensors for traffic detection, counting, and classification, closely matching Icoms' core product family of microwave radar-based traffic sensors. It is one of the most direct North American competitors to Icoms in the non-intrusive detection space.
• Iteris: Iteris is a U.S. intelligent transportation systems vendor offering video and hybrid detection, traffic data, and smart mobility infrastructure. It serves the same municipal and DOT customers as Icoms with overlapping use cases (intersection detection, traffic data collection), though with a stronger video analytics emphasis.
• Teledyne FLIR: Teledyne FLIR (formerly FLIR Systems) provides thermal and video-based traffic detection and classification systems for intersections and freeways. It serves the same municipal ITS buyers with an alternative sensor modality, competing with Icoms for ITS detection budgets.
• SWARCO: SWARCO is an Austrian-headquartered global leader in traffic management, signaling, and detection including its own MyCity radar and LED-based traffic solutions. It directly competes with Icoms across European municipal customers for intersection detection, traffic data, and variable message signs.
• Houston Radar: Houston Radar manufactures low-power Doppler and FMCW radar sensors specifically designed for traffic counting, classification, and speed measurement. Its product line mirrors Icoms' TMS-SA traffic counter/classifier use case, making it a direct specialty competitor in the radar-only traffic data niche.
• Image Sensing Systems (ISS): Image Sensing Systems markets Autoscope video detection products for intersection and highway management worldwide. It competes with Icoms for the same traffic detection RFPs, particularly where buyers prefer vision-based over radar-based solutions.
• International Road Dynamics Inc. (IRD): IRD is Icoms Detections' parent company and itself a global provider of intelligent transportation systems, road safety, and traffic management solutions. As the strategic acquirer and integrator of Icoms' radar capabilities, it is directly comparable in end market, customer base, and ITS portfolio breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Cubic Transportation Systems: Cubic Transportation Systems delivers urban mobility, traffic management, and tolling/ITS solutions to transportation authorities globally. While it does not focus exclusively on radar detection, it competes for the same large-scale smart-city ITS contracts that Icoms' sensor portfolio feeds into.
• Siemens Mobility: Siemens Mobility provides large-scale intelligent traffic management systems, intersection controllers, and connected vehicle infrastructure. It addresses the same European municipal customers as Icoms but as part of a much broader portfolio including signaling hardware, transit systems, and software platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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