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Our technologies

SGM continuously invests human and financial resources in R&D, not only to enhance existing technologies but also to explore and develop new ones. Our goal is to maximize efficiency and profitability for our customers by providing cutting-edge solutions that improve industrial performance and sustainability.

In today’s world, where recycling and resource recovery are more critical than ever, developing new technologies is essential to meeting growing environmental and regulatory demands. SGM feels a strong responsibility to drive innovation, ensuring more efficient material separation, reducing waste, and contributing to a more sustainable circular economy.

LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy)

LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) is a chemical analysis technique that uses a high-power laser to generate plasma on a sample. By analyzing the emitted optical spectrum, LIBS determines the chemical composition of materials both qualitatively and quantitatively, making it a powerful tool for precise material identification and sorting in recycling and industrial applications.

X-Ray

X-Ray technology plays a crucial role in material separation and recycling, enabling the identification and sorting of materials based on their density and elemental composition.

X-Ray Transmission (XRT) penetrates materials to detect differences in atomic density, making it ideal for separating metals, minerals, and contaminants.

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) identifies specific elements by analyzing their unique emissions when exposed to X-rays, ensuring high-purity material recovery in recycling processes.

Sensors

Separation based on induction sensor technology, which detects and identifies metallic particles within a material stream, enabling precise sorting and efficient metal recovery.

Magnetism

Separation based on the magnetic attraction of ferrous metals and the eddy current repulsion of non-ferrous metals allows for efficient and high-precision material recovery. Magnetic separators capture and extract ferrous metals, while eddy current separators generate opposing magnetic fields to repel and separate non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper.

Color and Shape

Separation based on the distinct colors and shapes of materials within a stream, utilizing optical sorting technologies to accurately identify and sort different materials.

Gravity

Separation based on the different specific weights of materials within a stream, utilizing gravimetric technologies to distinguish and sort elements by density. This method is widely used in metal, mineral, and waste recycling, ensuring efficient separation of heavy and light materials for improved resource recovery.

Ballistic

Separation based on the different trajectories that materials follow when propelled, influenced by their mass, size, and shape. This technology efficiently sorts light and heavy fractions, making it ideal for applications such as incinerator bottom ash.

Services

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