A closer look at the power of Ultravision

The recently published case study on external quality sorting on stone fruit by Aweta, showcases the power of their latest camera system: Ultravision. This brand-new camera system will be able to achieve a higher performance on separation of the different quality classes, while reducing labour costs, optimising your production, and enhancing general productivity. The new camera system which creates a full 3D representation of a product inside the machine by utilizing hyperspectral imaging is using Artificial Intelligence, deep learning and product sample libraries.

“Our Ultravision camera uses hyperspectral imaging. We use multiple cameras: both color and infrared cameras, where we combine those different wavelengths to get the highest possible detection rate of defects.”, explains Merel Kemperman, Marketing and Communication  Manager of Aweta.

Ultravision has different quality sorting parameters which allow every product to be classified to a certain category. Thus, it can detect a range of misshapes, bruising, and wounds, both fresh and healed.

“This case study showed that our machine detects all of the major external defects that stone fruits can have, such as split stones, misshapes, bruises, different types of form and size. This is very important since esthetic appearance is the main decision criterium for purchase. Especially defects that can not be detected by the human eye and have a negative impact on taste, such as bruises can be detected and sorted out. ”, continues Kemperman.

According to Kemperman, the software platform based on neural networks and artificial intelligence, which processes multiple data of each product, allows their customers to create uniform batches to deliver the best product to the market.

“Our Ultravision camera system is the ideal sorting solution for fruit & vegetables where the specifications for external appearance are high, for example apples, avocados, citrus fruits, kiwifruits, mangoes, pears, peppers, stone fruits, persimmons, and tomatoes.”

Merel Kemperman concluded: “We support our customers not only with the best sorting and grading technology but also all the peripheral equipment, such as infeed systems, accuveyor buffer systems, palletizers, and a variety of packing options depending on the product and customer needs. ”

About Aweta

Based in the Netherlands and being present in 45 countries worldwide, Aweta remains one of the leading specialists in quality sorting. The company offers equipment for the automation of sorting and packing of fruits and vegetables. Interested to receive the complete stone fruit case study please send an email to marketing@aweta.nl.

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