Cutting-edge measurement technologies for cost-efficient and sustainable agriculture

Hamamatsu Photonics provides advanced light detection solutions - including near-infrared and visible-light detectors such as image-sensors, cameras or compact spectrometers.

These technologies can be used to collect data on plant growth, soil conditions, crop parameters and harvest timing, irrigation and fertilizer requirements, as well as for general food quality inspections.

By monitoring and analyzing plant and soil humidity, nutrient contents and growth rates, farmers can in-line monitor their soil, plant and crop status and therefore optimize resource usage, yield and quality, while targeted fertilizer use reduces costs and environmental impact.

Machine vision systems across the entire food supply chain detect sorting and packaging errors, such as hidden moisture, leaks, substandard goods or foreign objects that may be missed by the human eye and manual quality checks.

Integrated cameras, https://www.hamamatsu.com/eu/en/applications/spectroscopy-for-food-safety.htmlminiaturized spectrometers, and light sensors improve inspection, sorting, and quality control, helping prevent low-quality products from reaching the market and reducing return-related costs.

Strategically placed high-speed imaging devices on conveyor belts automatically scan for visible or hidden defects, ensuring that only high-quality products reach the market.

Learn more about applications across the whole food production chain: https://www.hamamatsu.com/eu/en/applications/spectroscopy-for-food-safety.html