Hyperspectral imaging shapes the future of sustainable recycling

Based on hyperspectral cameras from the Finnish manufacturer Specim, Researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) have developed a smart All-in-one Spectral Imaging (ASI) laboratory system for standardized, automated data acquisition and real-time spectral model deployment. A fully standalone system integrated with two different hyperspectral cameras working i...

Consumers are conscious of the effects of food quality and composition on nutrition and well-being. Different types of allergies and intolerances have become more common, and ethical questions about food production raise concerns. In addition to increasing consumer requirements, food producers have a legal obligation to control the quality and safety of their products. ...

Prodecologia developed a sorting machine based on Specim technology that achieves 98% polymer purity. Specim’s hyperspectral imaging was used to create Prodecologia’s near-infrared (NIR) separator, a tool that identifies, sorts, and separates different types of polymers — resulting in a more efficient and effective polymer recycling process.