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Robots, Optics, Air Jets, AI … oh my! A guide to selecting the best sensor sorting method for your MRF

Hiring and retaining labor have long been a challenge for MRF operators. Because of this, smart sensor and extraction technologies are now the backbone for primary sorting as well as quality control functions. As material streams evolve and markets change, sensor-based sorting allows you to tailor recipes that accurately separate at high volumes, recovery rates and purities. The key is to choose the best option to reduce headcount and improve marketability of the final commodities. In this webinar, you will learn the advantages of different sensor technologies (NIR, Color, Metal, AI, etc.) and where in your MRF they provide you the most value. We will also cover the pros and cons of various extraction methods (air jets, robotics, etc.) how to best pair them with the different sensor technologies.