Bulk Inspector

Its advanced technology allows imaging not only in the visible range, but also in the near infrared NIR and SWIR range, using hyperspectral imaging technology.

Hyperspectral vision technology is a technique with multiple applications as it combines spectroscopy and image analysis, contributing to the efficiency of quality control processes in the food industry where it is essential to know this kind of factors in real time. The equipment integrates a chemical image composition software developed by INSPECTRA, which allows automatic quality control tasks to be carried out.

The chemical image allows inspection of relevant anomalies in the composition of the fresh product and also segmentation of by-products (lean, fat, etc.). Furthermore, it enables the inspection of foreign bodies in the product, as these generally have a well-differentiated spectral signature (plastic, sticks, paper, etc.).

After detection, the foreign bodies detected are extracted by means of a rejection system adapted to the continuous process. The great advantage of this technology is that it can process images in both the visible and near-infrared range, with different speeds and inspection widths, which allows it to adapt to any product.

The hyperspectral linear illumination system of INSPECTRA equipment is a patented system that enables high-speed image capture, allowing maximum inspection performance. It has different configurations to adapt to the needs of the process and NIR-SWIR inspection technologies. Its elements are designed for long durability and easy maintenance.

This technology consists of an automatic hierarchical or structured algorithm that emulates human learning to achieve certain knowledge. The system itself is capable of learning by itself through a previous “training” phase, without the need for additional programming.

Image classification based on deep learning or Deep Learning enables product or defect classification tasks to be carried out using machine vision techniques.

If required, Deep Learning inspection technology can be combined with hyperspectral vision technology, obtaining highly effective results in the detection of deviations in the quality of fresh produce.

Each industrial application, due to its specific process and product, must be previously analysed by our technical service, in order to incorporate the best combination of final technology in the equipment supplied.