Sorting Raw and Recycled Materials – Perfect results using Machine Vision
Raw, recycled and bulk materials are usually non-uniform products that differ in size, shape and colour – at today's required processing speeds, 100 percent inspection by humans is simply not an option here. With leading-edge machine vision based on new sensor technologies and deep learning, STEMMER IMAGING offers a reliable and efficient alternative enabling inspection tasks that were previously impossible to solve.
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Tailor-made inspection systems for quality control and sorting of bulk materia
Bulk materials are used in various industries. They are usually small in size or have granular structures, placing the highest demands on inspection systems. They differ not only in shape, size and colour, but are also transported on conveyor belts where they rotate, roll and wobble – while being processed at extremely high speeds and under extreme environmental conditions with heat and dust. Machine vision is a cost-effective approach to providing reliable inspection solutions for harsh conditions like these.
Whether sorting or performing quality checks on foodstuffs, classifying raw or recycled materials – machine vision systems allow you to monitor the quality of bulk materials – 100% even at the highest processing speeds. Our experts support you with leading-edge technologies that deliver top performance even when exposed to changing temperatures, dust or continuous stress.
Optimise food quality using automated inspection and sorting systems
The demands on foodstuffs are constantly growing and so are the requirements for checking and sorting them. Inspection systems based on machine vision are a particularly efficient solution to identify contamination or sort produce such as nuts, cereals, spices, rice, sugar, herbs, grapes or olives.
Intelligent machine vision systems enable inspection and sorting in every step of food processing. In addition to proven RGB technology, more and more cameras are being used that work in the infrared or ultraviolet wavelength range.
Boosting the purity level of minerals through optical sorting
Colour cameras or hyperspectral cameras can be used to identify surfaces. For example, minerals, gravel, sand, grit and cement, as well as ores or gemstones, can be effectively sorted and classified - according to colour or chemical properties. In construction waste sorting, too – sensor-based solutions enable energy- and cost-efficient sorting at high processing speeds.
Sorting systems for bulk recycling
When recycling raw materials, intelligent sorting processes are necessary to enable accurate material classification and prevent so-called downcycling. With optical inspection for example based on hyperspectral imaging, you can optimise recyclates or plastic granulates to meet highest quality standards. You can classify materials according to quality levels and reliably detect even the smallest impurities.
Solutions for inspecting bulk materials
Whether it's pesticides, lubricants or pharmaceutical products – state-of-the-art machine vision help you inspect bulk materials for purity and active ingredient content. In this way, you can reliably detect even the smallest impurities or foreign materials and comply with the strict regulations that apply especially in the pharmaceutical industry.
Customised inspection systems for raw and recycled materials
Whether it's low-cost 3D cameras for rapid estimation of production volumes, hyperspectral imaging for plastics sorting or infrared cameras for multispectral imaging (e.g. SWIR line scan cameras) – STEMMER IMAGING can draw on a comprehensive range of products from leading manufacturers. This enables us to always select the best possible components for your individual inspection and sorting task.
Let us show you the benefits for your company
Use our expertise and our comprehensive services for your competitive edge. Our experts will be happy to advise you without obligation on the benefits of using machine vision for your sorting application. Let us work with you to develop a custom-fit solution tailored to your requirements.