Solution
The results: an efficiency rate of 95% and over
The optical solution has been integrated into the MACH Hyspec®, an ultra-performing sorting station for plastic. The station’s high-speed detection system takes less than a millisecond to analyze the conveyor, exceeding industry standards and allowing for the processing of a high volume of material in a short time. The higher depth field detection of 430 mm on the belt boasts unsurpassed efficiency where it comes to ejecting rolling objects such as bottles. This stateof- the-art equipment is now available worldwide.
A second project allowed for the expansion of the range of materials that can be sorted by this technology, such as wood and fiber. A third project is underway, and aims to further broaden Machinex’s offerings. The collaboration between Machinex and INO is a prime example of innovation at work in developing a competitive range of products for an international market. It has enabled a Quebec manufacturing flagship to increase its market share in a highly competitive industry.
“Machinex’s project to develop optical sorters for the recycling industry was a significant challenge that required several years of work. INO helped us accelerate the development process, and their experts enabled us to find solutions to challenges we faced more quickly.”
Pierre Paré,
President and CEO, Groupe Machinex