SWIR Hyperspectral Imaging for Seed Analysis & Quality Inspection
From contaminants to quality attributes – applying SWIR hyperspectral imaging to advanced seed inspection
Short-wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging has become a powerful tool for non-destructive analysis in food and feed quality control. In this free webinar, we explore the 1000–2500 nm spectral range, combining the latest camera technology, practical system design, and real-world application experience.
We will demonstrate Specim’s new SX25 SWIR hyperspectral camera, focusing on high-resolution seed analysis using a macro lens, and show how SWIR imaging enables precise detection of contaminants and assessment of quality-related attributes.
What you’ll learn:
- Fundamentals of SWIR hyperspectral imaging (1000–2500 nm) and why it excels in food and seed analysis
- Live-style demonstration of Specim SX25 SWIR hyperspectral camera for seed measurements with macro optics
- How SWIR imaging supports:
- Contaminant detection
- Seed quality inspection
- Material and compositional differentiation
- Practical insights into system integration, illumination, and data acquisition for laboratory and conveyor-based setups
Speakers:
Mathieu Marmion
Lead Application Specialist
Specim
Mathieu is the Lead Application Specialist at Specim. He holds a double MSc in electrical engineering (from INP in Grenoble, France, and NTNU in Trondheim, Norway) and a Ph.D. in physical geography (University of Oulu, Finland). Mathieu has worked at Specim for over ten years.
Damien Vincke
Project Scientist
CRA-W
Damien Vincke graduated as a bioengineer in 2011 from ULiège Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech (GxABT) in Belgium and started working at CRA-W in 2013 as a project scientist. For more than 10 years, Damien worked on various research projects analyzing a wide range of agricultural products using near-infrared spectroscopy, with a strong focus on near-infrared hyperspectral imaging. In 2024, Damien obtained his PhD in agronomic sciences and biological engineering from GxABT with a thesis related to the application of near infrared hyperspectral imaging for the detection of Fusarium head blight on wheat in both laboratory and field environments.
Specim
Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd., is a global leader in hyperspectral imaging. Our solutions cover the full range from VNIR to MWIR and LWIR, enabling advanced imaging for industrial, scientific, and environmental applications. As part of Konica Minolta, we serve customers worldwide through offices in Finland, the U.S., Germany, China, and Spain, and a global distributor network.
CRA-W
The Walloon Agricultural Research Center (CRA-W) is a public-interest organization funded by Wallonia that works on the challenges facing agriculture, bringing together scientific research, service, and support functions for the agri-food sector.