Hyperspectral Imaging SWIR Cameras Thermal Cameras
Pembroke Instruments’ advanced imaging and spectroscopy products are designed to complement and accelerate the latest AI-driven machine vision solutions. By providing high-quality SWIR, thermal, and hyperspectral data with excellent sensitivity and stability, our systems deliver the rich, reliable input that modern AI algorithms need to detect subtle defects, classify materials, and monitor processes with greater accuracy and speed.
Hyperspectral Imaging
Automated Sorting of Raw Materials
Photonetc hyperspectral products support automated raw-material sorting by:
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Identifying materials by spectral “fingerprints” — Each pixel contains a full spectrum, allowing precise discrimination between plastics, minerals, metals, contaminants, and grades of material that look identical to standard cameras.
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Enabling real-time classification with AI — The hyperspectral data feeds machine-vision and AI algorithms that instantly identify and label materials on fast conveyor belts.
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Triggering automated rejection or separation — The classified data directly controls air jets, robotic pickers, or diverters to sort materials with high speed and accuracy.
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Improving purity and yield — This results in cleaner output streams, higher recovery of valuable materials, and reduced waste and manual labor.
In short: Photonetc’s hyperspectral imaging turns invisible spectral differences into real-time control signals for fully automated, high-precision material sorting.
“Smart” Thermal Imaging
Automated Process Control
The IRSX thermal camera with SmartApp software enables closed-loop, automated process control by:
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Continuously measuring true surface temperature in real time — The thermal camera detects heat patterns and anomalies instantly during production.
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Applying live pass/fail rules and alarms — SmartApp automatically analyzes temperature data against user-defined limits.
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Directly triggering control actions — When temperatures drift out of range, SmartApp can automatically activate cooling, shut down equipment, adjust power, or signal PLCs.
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Preventing defects and overheating before failure occurs — This ensures consistent process quality, protects equipment, and reduces scrap and downtime.
In short: The IRSX + SmartApp combination turns real-time thermal data into automatic, software-driven control of industrial and manufacturing processes.
Ultra High Frame Rate Linescan Cameras
Automated Process Control
The LiSa linescan SWIR camera delivers high value in industrial applications by enabling:
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Continuous inspection of fast-moving materials — Its linescan design is ideal for conveyor-based production where webs, sheets, or bulk materials move at high speed.
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Material and moisture identification beyond visible light — Operating in the Short-wave infrared range, it reveals chemical composition, water content, and sub-surface features invisible to standard cameras.
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High-accuracy defect detection — Finds contamination, coating non-uniformity, cracks, inclusions, and density variations in real time.
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Direct integration into automation systems — Outputs data for AI vision software and PLCs to enable real-time pass/fail decisions and automated sorting.
In short: The LiSa SWIR linescan camera provides high-speed, material-sensitive inspection for automated, high-precision industrial quality control.