Cimbria launches SEA.XE next-generation optical sorting technology
SEA.XE combines industrial architecture, high-resolution multispectral vision, proprietary Brain AI technology and a new human-machine interface in a single platform.
ITALY – Cimbria has launched SEA.XE, a next-generation optical sorting machine designed to improve product purity, processing efficiency and sorting precision across food, agricultural and industrial applications.
The new platform combines high-resolution multispectral vision, artificial intelligence (AI) and an upgraded human-machine interface (HMI) to help processors achieve consistent product quality while simplifying machine operation and maintenance.
SEA.XE introduces a redesigned industrial architecture built around what the company describes as the essential components of optical sorting technology.
The machine integrates Cimbria’s proprietary BRAIN™ AI technology with advanced vision systems to identify and remove unwanted materials and defects from processed products.
Available in configurations ranging from one to six wide channels, the sorter accommodates different processing capacities and operational requirements.
Its standard full-spectrum vision system covers ultraviolet (UV) to infrared wavelengths, inspecting products from both the front and rear to identify differences in colour, shape and size.
Additional near-infrared (NIR), short-wave infrared (SWIR), and UV configurations enable processors to distinguish materials by chemical composition and detect fluorescent defects that may not be visible to the human eye.
These capabilities are intended to improve the removal of foreign materials, defective grains and other contaminants while maximizing the recovery of usable products.
The machine’s high-performance ejectors deliver single-grain rejection at speeds of up to 1,000 cycles per second.
According to Cimbria, the ejectors are designed for a service life of billions of cycles, supporting reliable operation in demanding industrial processing environments.
Another key feature is the redesigned HMI, which incorporates a 21.5-inch Full HD touchscreen.
The interface provides simplified recipe programming, unlimited recipe storage, real-time monitoring of throughput and performance, and secure multi-user access.
These features are intended to reduce operator workload, simplify adjustments and improve production management.
SEA.XE is configurable for processing grains, cereals, seeds, pulses, coffee and nuts, as well as non-food materials such as plastics and metals.
It also supports simultaneous re-sorting, reverse sorting, and optional channel splitting, giving processors handling different product streams greater flexibility.
Corrado Mida, Vice President and General Manager at Cimbria Srl, said the development focused on simplifying machine design and the digital user experience without compromising sorting performance.
The launch reflects growing investment in automated sorting technologies as grain millers, seed processors and food manufacturers seek improved food safety, higher yields and reduced processing losses.
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