About This Webinar
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is transforming industries such as food processing, materials recycling, and pharmaceuticals by enabling high-speed, noncontact identification of product characteristics. From detecting ripeness and bruising in fruit to classifying plastics in recycling and verifying pill formulations, HSI systems provide powerful spectral insight at production-line speeds. Inline HSI systems typically use a line-scan camera coupled with a wavelength-dispersing element — such as a grating or prism — to acquire detailed spectral data as objects move along a conveyor. The resulting hyperspectral data cube reveals spatial and spectral information across ultraviolet (UV) to mid-infrared (mid-IR) wavelengths, with increasing interest in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) range. A frequently underestimated — but critical — component of system performance is illumination. The light source must deliver high radiant intensity over the relevant spectral range while maintaining exceptional temporal and spectral stability. It must also uniformly illuminate the entire field of view, accommodate diverse object sizes, and minimize shadowing artifacts — challenges that grow with system speed and application complexity.
This webinar introduces key principles of inline hyperspectral imaging and focuses on the often-overlooked design and integration of illumination. Attendees will learn how to optimize system throughput, sensitivity, and spectral accuracy by properly matching illumination performance to the capabilities of their spectral imaging cameras. We will compare traditional broadband sources, such as tungsten-halogen lamps, with modern solid-state LED systems — evaluating factors such as spectral coverage, uniformity, angular distribution, thermal stability, and cooling techniques. Whether you are developing new HSI camera systems or integrating spectral imaging into existing automation platforms, this webinar will offer practical insight into achieving better results through optimized, application-specific illumination strategies.
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is revolutionizing industries such as food processing, materials recycling, and pharmaceuticals by enabling high-speed, noncontact identification of product characteristics. Yet, one of the most underestimated — and absolutely critical — determinants of overall system performance is the illuminator. This webinar will reveal how optimized, performance-driven LED illumination strategies can dramatically improve results, unlock new capabilities, and give your solutions a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Who should attend:
Professionals in Research & Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality Control. Anyone who works with cameras, imaging, LEDs, light sources, manufacturing equipment, spectroscopy, or test and measurement — especially in food processing, recycling, or pharmaceutical sorting. Relevant industries include Agriculture, Consumer Products, Machine Vision, and Pharmaceuticals.
About the presenters:
Dr. Thomas Brukilacchio, President and Co-founder of Innovations in Optics Inc. (IOI), has been IOI’s visionary, lighting the way forward for high-technology solid-state illuminators and systems. With more than 80 U.S. and international patents, Brukilacchio provides the expertise and thought leadership that anchor IOI’s success in solar, industrial, and medical markets. His pioneering work and commitment to excellence have established IOI as a trusted name in cutting-edge solid-state electro-optical systems. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Optical Engineering from the prestigious Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester, and a doctorate from the School of Engineering at Tufts University. His dissertation work was completed at The NMR Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, in affiliation with Harvard Medical School’s Department of Radiology and the Photon Migration Laboratory. Brukilacchio is recognized as a world-renowned expert in solid-state illumination technology and optical system design.
Christian Felsheim leads Business Development and Key Account Management for Industrial Machine Vision at the Headwall Group. He was a driving force behind the introduction and success of Headwall’s award-winning hyperspectral-imaging systems into the industrial inspection market, as well as the development of more intuitive solutions that directly provide actionable data for customers. Felsheim is based in Germany and works directly with the leadership of Headwall Group companies Headwall Photonics, EVK DI Kerschhaggl Gmbh, inno-spec GmbH, and perClass BV. He holds a diploma in Neurobiology and Computer Science from the University of Tubingen and a Business Administration and Management certificate from ILM.
About the sponsor:
Innovations in Optics, Inc. (IOI), based near Boston, is a distinguished leader in ultrabright, eco-friendly solid-state illuminators that deliver high photon output with exceptional uniformity and stability. IOI plays a vital role in multispectral and hyperspectral imaging, offering advanced high-power LED illuminators — such as line sources and projectors — that enable fast, precise, and cost-effective systems. IOI’s LED technology continues to redefine what is possible across the entire spectrum of solid-state applications.