Sorting mixed plastic waste is a major challenge in recycling, especially when materials appear similar, are contaminated, or are dark-colored. Hyperspectral imaging offers a powerful, non-contact solution for high-purity, automated plastic separation. Each polymer—such as PET, PE, PP, PVC, and ABS—has a distinct spectral signature under specific wavelengths, enabling precise classification even in difficult scenarios.
Integrated into high-speed conveyor systems, the technology supports real-time detection and automated rejection, significantly improving sorting accuracy**, reducing manual labor, and increasing the efficiency of resource recovery. It has been widely adopted in material recovery facilities (MRFs), waste treatment plants, and circular economy platforms, contributing directly to environmental sustainability goals.
Household & Industrial Plastic Waste Sorting
Automatically identifies and separates common plastics such as PET, PP, PE, PVC, and ABS.
Multi-Material Stream Classification
Differentiates similar-looking plastics in complex, contaminated, or mixed material flows.
Detection of Black or Dyed Plastics
Accurately sorts dark-colored plastics that are undetectable by conventional vision systems.
Retrofit for Industrial Sorting Systems
Seamlessly integrates with air ejectors and conveyor-based platforms for high-throughput, high-purity recycling.