SWIR (Short Range Infra Red) is an advanced technique that captures images from wavelengths that are invisible to the human eye. SWIR light behaves similarly to visible light, reflecting off objects, which creates shadows and contrasts in images. The level of detail and resolution in SWIR camera images is comparable to that of visible images. This makes it easier to differentiate objects in a given area, even if they are similar in color
SWIR imaging enables many applications that are either challenging or impossible to perform using visible light. When capturing images in SWIR, materials like silicon and water vapor, as well as fog, become transparent, which makes for clearer images. Also, colors that may appear similar in visible light can be easily differentiated using SWIR.
- Ability to see through glass and obscured weather conditions.
- Can be used to complement thermal cameras.
- High-resolution imaging
- High sensitivity to invisible light and any changes
- No illumination is needed
Shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging can improve machine vision inspection by providing advanced sensitivity, better image quality, and non-destructive testing capabilities. SWIR cameras can detect objects that are impossible to detect by the visible spectrum, and their shorter wavelengths enable higher resolution and stronger contrast