Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB
Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB
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SmartSpectrometer - Intelligent process analytics for Industry 4.0

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For example, the mobile miniature version of a bulk material sorting system called TableSort®, which can also be equipped with various sensors, serves as a technical demonstrator.
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Use of different sensors on a grape harvester.

Task and solution

The modular and intelligent spectrometer system "SmartSpectrometer" developed by Fraunhofer IOSB enables the monitoring of quality-relevant material parameters in real time. Individual solutions for quality and process control can be realized easily and cost-effectively with different modules.  

The SmartSpectrometer modules are integrated via the open communication interface OPC UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture), which ensures interoperable data and information exchange within and between different automation levels in the sense of Industry 4.0. The comprehensive acquisition and evaluation of spectroscopic measurement data and the exchange of production-relevant information can optimize production processes, increase quality and save resources.

Analysis of measurement data at sensor level by embedded AI

The analysis of spectroscopic measurement data is performed by embedded AI (artificial intelligence) at the sensor level. A new method enables calibration migration, eliminating the complex and time-consuming development of calibration models when replacing sensors or using multiple measurement points.

Applications

  • Food industry
  • Agriculture
  • Chemical and pharmaceutical industry
  • Recycling of plastics and textiles

 

 

Other projects in the area of »Industry 4.0«

Would you like to learn more about projects and products in the field of »Industry 4.0.« Then visit the website of the Information Management and Control Technology (ILT) department.

ILT Department
 

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Department SPR of Fraunhofer IOSB

Would you like to learn more about our topics in the area of "Visual Inspection Systems"? Then visit the page of our SPR department and get more information.

 

SPR Department
 

Business unit Inspection and Optronic Systems

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