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TOMRA reverse vending technologies

TOMRA pioneered the reverse vending industry, and we continue to lead innovation, remaining at the cutting-edge of technology by investing up to eight percent of our yearly revenue in R&D. Market trends, customer needs and a passion for recycling technology drive us – helping us to make reverse vending technology work for you.

We created our very first reverse vending machine more than 50 years ago, and today our technologies are constantly evolving as our team strives to push boundaries.

From the world’s first 360˚ instant-recognition system in a reverse vending machine - TOMRA Flow Technology™, to patented technology for speed, accuracy, and security, TOMRA continues to raise the bar to ensure our machines exceed our customers’ expectations.

TOMRA Flow Technology™

TOMRA Flow Technology™, solves traditional challenges in completely new ways. Featuring the world’s first 360˚ instant recognition system in a reverse vending machine, all barcodes and security marks are instantly detected, meaning no need for time-consuming rotation stops and containers can be inserted in a continuous, rapid flow. With this unique technology, the industry standard has once again been redefined.

TOMRA True Vision

TOMRA True Vision is the most advanced reverse vending technology available for recognition of crates and bottles in crates. It is specifically designed to solve this complex challenge, without compromising speed of use. As opposed to using various standard components, the optics and light-source systems in TOMRA True Vision are specially developed for maximum performance of specific tasks. The optical system setup is unique and patented, providing images and data of the highest quality.

TOMRA Essential Technology™

Introducing TOMRA Essential Technology™: Our cutting-edge image-based recognition identifies beverage containers by color, shape, and size. Combined with weight and metal sensors, it ensures precise sorting, while motion detection further helps detect and prevent fraud. With a comprehensive database of container types, the system can be further trained to accept market-specific containers and sorting tasks, enhancing recycling efficiency.

Digital Tools

TOMRA offers digital products and services that extend the value of using and owning TOMRA reverse vending systems. Our off-the-shelf digital solutions help you to get the most out of your TOMRA system.

TOMRA IoT platform

TOMRA Collection turns data from over 60,000 TOMRA reverse vending systems across the world into actionable intelligence that helps machine owners work more efficiently and keeps recyclers coming back.

TOMRA APIs

Integrate your bottle return with your existing management system to increase uptime and optimize store operations. Discover TOMRA APIs today and keep customers coming back with an efficient and engaging recycling experience.

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