INLINE HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING: TRANSFORMING INDUSTRIAL SORTING, QUALITY CONTROL AND PROCESS MONITORING

HUMAN EYE / RGBHYPERSPECTRAL

Hyperspectral imaging combines imaging and spectroscopy to capture a full spectral signature for every pixel in real time, revealing the chemical and physical properties of materials. Instead of relying on color or shape, it identifies what materials are made of, enabling precise detection of substances that are invisible to the naked eye or conventional cameras. This makes full-field, chemical-level inspection possible directly on the production line, where every pixel becomes a data point for accurate material identification and composition analysis in real time.

SpecimONE Spectral Imaging Platform

A COMPLETE SPECTRAL IMAGING PLATFORM
FOR INDUSTRIAL SORTING AND INSPECTION

SpecimONE makes hyperspectral technology easy to adopt for industrial sorting and inspection.

It allows machine builders and system integrators to develop new hyperspectral imaging applications quickly, cost-effectively, and easily, without the need for coding or specialized spectral imaging knowledge.

Inline hyperspectral imaging system

With SpecimONE, you can:

  • Build material classification models offline using spectral data
  • Identify materials based on their unique spectral signatures
  • Deploy those models directly into an in-line system for real-time sorting and inspection
SpecimONE

platform includes:

SPECIM FX

Specim FX series cameras are the first hyperspectral cameras designed specifically for industrial use. These cameras deliver the speed, accuracy, and stability required for real-time material identification, and feature standard machine vision interfaces for seamless integration. Specim FX camera portfolio covers all key wavelength ranges to meet diverse inline inspection needs.

Specim FX cameras
SpecimINSIGHT logo

SpecimINSIGHT is an off-line software tool that allows users to browse and explore hyperspectral data, and to create and validate classification models.

SpecimINSIGHT
SpecimCUBE logo

SpecimCUBE is a high-performance processing platform that runs the classification models created in SpecimINSIGHT in real time.

SpecimCUBE

Why choose SpecimONE

Inline hyperspectral imaging system
  • Faster time-to-market
  • Limitless inspection possibilities
  • Robust cameras
  • Easy integration
  • Global support

Specim is a pioneer and global leader in industrial hyperspectral imaging, trusted by system integrators, machine builders, and industry-leading brands. With decades of experience and proven technology, Specim delivers the performance and reliability required for scalable industrial solutions.

HOW HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING IMPROVES PRODUCTION AND PROCESS QUALITY

In modern production, manual inspection and traditional color cameras or imaging systems can’t meet growing quality and efficiency demands. Subtle material variations, contamination, or process deviations often go unnoticed causing waste, rework, and inconsistent quality.

Hyperspectral imaging captures both spatial and spectral information for every point on a moving product or material. This enables real-time chemical-level material identification, and automated quality inspection of 100% of the product stream directly on the production line.

  • IMPROVE QUALITY
    Inspect 100% of production and identify even minor defect and deviations in real-time.

  • AUTOMATE SORTING
    Classify and quantify complex material streams based on their chemical composition for high-purity output.

  • SAVE RESOURCES
    Reduce scrap, optimize raw material use, and minimize rework.

  • OPTIMIZE PROCESSES
    Use hyperspectral data to monitor and optimize your production processes.

Inline HSI

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

APPLICATIONS ACROSS INDUSTRIES

Specim FX cameras are trusted for their proven hyperspectral imaging performance, delivering accurate, real-time, non-destructive analysis across a wide range of industries.

Hyperspectral imaging in food quality and safety

Food quality and safety

Agriculture and vegetation

Hyperspectral imaging in recycling

Recycling and waste management

Hyperspectral imaging in pharmaceutics

Pharmaceutics and medical

Hyperspectral imaging for color and surface characterization

Color and surface characterization

Surface and coating inspection

Mining and Mineral Exploration with Hyperspectral Imaging Solutions

Mining and mineral exploration

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