IR imaging technology offers non-contact and non-destructive material analysis by utilizing infrared radiation, making it ideal for industries such as plastics recycling, food processing, electronics manufacturing, and more. This versatile technology is designed for material classification and the inspection of a wide range of physical characteristics. It is particularly effective for analysing various materials without altering or damaging their structure.
IR imaging systems operate by illuminating materials with infrared light and capturing their unique thermal or reflective signatures. This data is then processed to extract valuable information about the material’s properties, such as IR reflectance, composition, or surface condition. These insights can be used for a variety of purposes, including quality control, contamination detection and material identification.
One of the major strengths of IR imaging is its ability to operate effectively in difficult visual environments. It can see through fog, dust, or smoke, and even through certain thin or semi-transparent plastics. This makes it especially suitable for harsh or complex industrial environments where traditional imaging methods may struggle.
