PICVISA at IFAT 2026: Metals Vertical, Black Plastics AI Sorting, and the Role of Eldan Sorting

At IFAT 2026 in Munich (May 4–7), PICVISA presented its most comprehensive technology showcase, spanning plastics, glass, textiles, and a fully integrated metals vertical. Central to the metals offering is Eldan Sorting, providing optical sorting for cable granulates and non-ferrous metals.

Metals Vertical: Eldan Sorting at the Core

• Optical sorting for cable granulates and non-ferrous metals: SPS and MPS
• Magnetic separation and eddy-current recovery: Regulator Cetrisa
• Real-time alloy identification via LIBS: Austin AI

Black Plastics: MWIR + AI Solution

Conventional NIR cannot identify black plastics. PICVISA’s MWIR hyperspectral imaging with AI classifies PE, PP, PS, PC regardless of pigmentation. Combined with XRF, it detects brominated flame retardants for WEEE compliance.

Explore Eldan Sorting

• SPS – Small Purpose Sorter
• MPS – Multi Purpose Sorter
• Cable Sorting
• WEEE / E-Waste Sorting
• Non-Ferrous Metals Sorting

Source: RETEMA, April 22, 2026