Conventional Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technology effectively sorts aluminum alloys, but TOMRA’s Dynamic LIBS elevates sorting precision and efficiency to an unprecedented level. Engineered for demanding industrial environments, Dynamic LIBS effortlessly handles even dusty, coated, and complex grades at highest throughputs.
Developed in-house by TOMRA engineers and metal recycling experts, this technology rapidly analyzes elemental composition for precise alloy separation. Its flexibility makes it a future-proof solution for handling material variances, enabling manufacturers and recyclers to maximize alloy-grade recovery and preserve material integrity.
What is Dynamic LIBS?
Dynamic LIBS is a high-speed, high adjustable laser system developed by TOMRA to enable the accurate sorting of performance-critical aluminum alloys. Besides precise object marking and ideal shooting position detection, it offers single-point or multi-point scanning modes, enabling the system to adapt to different scrap conditions.
Thanks to its advanced superior and unique single points scanning modes, Dynamic LIBS can accurately identify specific grades – including those in the 5xxx and 6xxx series. This advanced technology supports closed-loop recycling and preserves the value of material that would otherwise be lost through downgrading.
Dynamic by design. Features that set it apart.
Single-point Mode
Combines multiple spectra from a single point for superior detection of painted, coated and dirty materials.Multi-point Mode
Collects spectra from multiple points on each object, ideal for identifying compounds and heavily coated materials.
3D Object Scanning
Recognizes shape, height and position of objects on the belt to ensure the laser system targets with pinpoint accuracy.
AI-based Object Singulation
Identifies overlapping and adjacent objects for higher throughput and enable precise laser targeting across all focus modes.
High-speed aluminum alloy sorting with Dynamic LIBS
See how our Dynamic LIBS technology, powered by our unique high-speed dynamic laser system, sorts aluminum alloys with the highest precision. It offers both single-point or multi-point scanning modes to rapidly identify and separate series-based alloys from mixed scrap with unmatched accuracy and speed.
This breakthrough enables aluminum alloy fractions with over 95% sorting purity for direct remelting – accelerating recycled aluminum production and driving efficient, sustainable metal recovery across industrial recycling operations.
To recycle a specific alloy without downgrading quality, it can only be done with the most sophisticated technologies. Customers testing the machine are impressed by its results and the operational benefits it brings. The precision and speed of the Dynamic LIBS system is impressive.
