Spectral & Wavelength Based Imaging
Inspection Beyond the Visible Spectrum
Not all defects are visible in the RGB spectrum.
Spectral techniques exploit wavelength-dependent material behaviour to reveal information beyond surface contrast.
SWIR Imaging
Imaging beyond the visible spectrum (typically 900–1700 nm) to reveal moisture, internal structure and material differences invisible to standard cameras. Essential for food inspection, moisture detection, silicon wafer inspection, contaminant detection and recycling systems.
Typical Applications
- • Food inspection
- • Moisture detection
- • Silicon wafer inspection
- • Contaminant detection
- • Recycling systems
Strategic Value
SWIR enables inspection where visible light fails, particularly in food, recycling and semiconductor sectors.
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Hyperspectral & Multispectral Imaging
Material identification through spectral signatures by capturing dozens or hundreds of narrow wavelength bands for chemical differentiation. Perfect for polymer identification in recycling, pharmaceutical inspection, agricultural grading and optical sorting systems.
Typical Applications
- • Polymer identification in recycling
- • Pharmaceutical inspection
- • Agricultural grading
- • Optical sorting systems
Why It Matters
Spectral imaging detects material composition differences rather than visual appearance — a key capability in waste, recycling and advanced manufacturing.
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- • Resonon
UV Imaging
Fluorescence and surface contamination detection using ultraviolet wavelengths to exploit fluorescence and short-wavelength scattering. Ideal for surface cleanliness, adhesive verification, coating uniformity checks and trace contamination detection where standard imaging fails.
Typical Applications
- • Surface cleanliness inspection
- • Adhesive verification
- • Coating uniformity checks
- • Forensic and security applications
- • ESD discharge inspection
Strategic Value
UV imaging is particularly valuable where trace contamination must be detected.
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Core Technology Partners
We work closely with specialist manufacturers at the leading edge of industrial photonics and machine vision.
Prism-based multispectral & SWIR cameras for high-performance spectral imaging and multi-channel inspection.
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FPGA-based smart camera platforms for real-time, deterministic industrial vision processing and edge AI.
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Precision laser line projectors and structured illumination modules for 3D machine vision and triangulation.
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Motorised linear stages and motion controllers for precision scanning and encoder-triggered acquisition.
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Ultra-compact 6-axis robots delivering micron-level repeatability for vision-guided automation and inspection.
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Piezo-driven nano-positioning and precision alignment systems for optical metrology and semiconductor inspection.
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Pushbroom hyperspectral cameras covering UV, VNIR, NIR and SWIR for material classification and food inspection.
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Leading supplier of SWIR image sensors and NIR-enhanced silicon detectors for advanced machine vision imaging.
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Single-lens 2D+3D light field cameras delivering simultaneous colour and depth data for robotic vision.
Learn morePrism-based multispectral & SWIR cameras for high-performance spectral imaging and multi-channel inspection.
Learn moreFPGA-based smart camera platforms for real-time, deterministic industrial vision processing and edge AI.
Learn morePrecision laser line projectors and structured illumination modules for 3D machine vision and triangulation.
Learn moreMotorised linear stages and motion controllers for precision scanning and encoder-triggered acquisition.
Learn moreUltra-compact 6-axis robots delivering micron-level repeatability for vision-guided automation and inspection.
Learn morePiezo-driven nano-positioning and precision alignment systems for optical metrology and semiconductor inspection.
Learn morePushbroom hyperspectral cameras covering UV, VNIR, NIR and SWIR for material classification and food inspection.
Learn moreLeading supplier of SWIR image sensors and NIR-enhanced silicon detectors for advanced machine vision imaging.
Learn moreSingle-lens 2D+3D light field cameras delivering simultaneous colour and depth data for robotic vision.
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