Multiple sensors can provide much more complex description about the analyzed particles based on different physical properties.
More accurate identification of sorted materials can result in more efficient separation, thus increasing applicability of such technology in different areas.
There are many combinations of all available sensors depending on material type, capacity and process requirements. The most common combination is the XRT X-ray transmission sensor, combined with the RGB color camera, the SWIR short wave hyperspectral infra-red camera or the XRF X-ray fluorescence sensor.
X-ray transmission technology functions by directing X-rays through materials and measuring the intensity of the transmitted photons. Different materials, due to their unique atomic densities, absorb X-rays to varying extents. High resolution color camera operates by detecting differences in reflected visible light from the material surface. By analyzing the transmitted X-rays and reflected light, the computing system can distinguish unique differences between materials, facilitating precise sorting of valuable components from waste.
X-ray transmission technology functions by directing X-rays through materials and measuring the intensity of the transmitted photons. Different materials, due to their unique atomic densities, absorb X-rays to varying extents. Hyperspectral infra-red camera operates by detecting differences in reflected infra-red light from the material surface. By analyzing the transmitted X-rays and reflected infra-red light, the computing system can distinguish unique differences between materials, facilitating precise sorting of valuable components from waste.
X-ray transmission technology functions by directing X-rays through materials and measuring the intensity of the transmitted photons. Different materials, due to their unique atomic densities, absorb X-rays to varying extents. X-ray Fluorescence technology operates by directing another X-rays onto the material surface. The energy from the X-rays excites the atoms within the materials, causing them to emit fluorescent radiation specific to each element present. By detecting transmitted radiation from XRT sensor and analyzing the emitted radiation from XRF, the system can identify the exact elemental composition of the materials, allowing for precise sorting.
Comex multisensory sorting systems integrate advanced AI-driven analysis to detect even the most subtle variations in material properties that may be imperceptible to the human eye. This self-learning technology ensures continuous improvements in sorting accuracy, reducing operational downtime and increasing overall system performance.
