• Measure what matters

    Recognizing recyclable materials. Reliably sorting materials

Solutions for the recycling industry and companies in the circular economy

You already know Konica Minolta as a partner for your printing and document processes. However, our expertise goes further: With colour measurement technology and hyperspectral imaging, we also support applications in recycling, sorting and material characterization.

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Recycled Plastics 

Plastic recyclates can have different colors, material compositions, and impurities. Our colour measurement and hyperspectral imaging solutions help recyclers and plastics processors objectively evaluate material quality, optimize recycling streams, and provide high-quality secondary raw materials for further processing. 

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Waste Sorting

From plastics, paper and textiles to wood, electronic waste and composite materials: Hyperspectral imaging supports recyclers and sorting plants in automated identification of materials, optimizing recycling streams and recovering high-quality recyclables for recycling. 

Textile Sorting

From cotton, polyester and wool to blended fabrics and materials with elastane content: Hyperspectral imaging supports recyclers in automating the identification of textiles, optimizing sorting processes and recovering high-quality fibers for recycling. 

What quality features are crucial for your production?

Our experts will be happy to show you which solutions are suitable for your applications and processes.