Events

Automate 2026


Booth: 32026

Location:
McCormick Place Convention Center

2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60616

Tradeshow Website

Date:

June 22-25, 2026

Exhibit Hall Hours:

TBC

About Our Event


At Automate 2026, we will proudly present cutting-edge technologies from Specim and EINES Vision Systems, two innovative brands within the Konica Minolta portfolio. Together, these solutions bring powerful capabilities in hyperspectral imaging, machine vision, and intelligent automation, helping manufacturers gain deeper insight, improve process control, and boost overall production performance. From real-time material identification and classification to advanced vision-based inspection and automation, our combined expertise addresses some of the most critical challenges facing today’s manufacturers.

By uniting advanced sensing, imaging, and vision technologies, we enable smarter decision-making, increased efficiency, and more reliable outcomes across a wide range of industrial applications. Visit us at Booth #32036 to explore advanced sensing and vision solutions in action and discover how these technologies are shaping the future of industrial automation.

Featured Products


Specim FX10

Specim FX10

FX10 is an out-of-the-box hyperspectral imaging camera designed for industrial and laboratory use.

Specim FX17

Specim FX17

High sensitivity and detection accuracy beyond the capability of any other inspection method makes the FX17 hyperspectral imaging camera an industry stand-out.

Specim FX50

Specim FX50

When concepting for FX hyperspectral imaging cameras, it was important to include a medium wavelength infrared option for specific hyperspectral data collection.

Specim SX25

Specim SX25

The Specim SX25 is a high-resolution short-wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral camera for the most demanding material analysis.

Specim AFX10

Specim AFX10

Specim AFX10 is a VNIR hyperspectral imaging solution with an HSI camera, a small and powerful computer and a high-end GNSS/IMU unit in a compact enclosure that can be installed on multiple drone types.

Specim AFX17

Specim AFX17

Specim AFX17 is a NIR hyperspectral imaging solution with an HSI camera, a compact and powerful computer, and a high-end GNSS/IMU unit in a compact enclosure that can be installed on multiple drone types.

Specim Cube

Specim Cube

SpecimCUBE is a high-performance processing platform to run classification models created by SpecimINSIGHT in real-time. It is based on Xavier, a system on a chip developed by Nvidia and includes optimized software to meet industry requirements for throughput, latency and jitter.

Specim FX120

Specim FX120

Specim FX120 is an advanced long-wave infrared hyperspectral camera with a full spectral range of 7.7 to 12.3 µm and 160 spectral bands. This fast push-broom thermal hyperspectral camera is set to redefine chemical imaging capabilities in challenging environments, day and night.

Specim FX19

Specim FX19

The Specim FX19 brings hyperspectral imaging to the extended NIR/SWIR range with 640 spatial pixels and up to 527 fps, enabling accurate, repeatable material identification on fast conveyor lines and in demanding R&D environments. A TE-cooled InGaAs sensor, advanced image correction, and unified spectral calibration ensure consistent results across single- and multi-camera systems.

Useful for: plastics, textiles, paper/cardboard, e-waste, thin films/foils, and lab/R&D.

Specim HI400S Halogen Illumination Unit

Specim HI400S Halogen Illumination Unit

Reliable, High-Intensity Lighting for Hyperspectral Imaging

The Specim HI400S is a halogen illumination unit designed for hyperspectral imaging in industrial and research environments. It delivers stable, high-intensity light for accurate and repeatable spectral data across various materials and conditions in the visible to short-wave infrared range (400-2500 nm).

Specim IQ

Specim IQ

Specim IQ is an all-in-one solution that delivers imaging and results in a single device—in an instant.

Specim SWIR

Specim SWIR

SWIR is a high-speed short-wave infrared hyperspectral camera that operates in the 1000–2500 nm range. It has 384 spatial pixels and achieves image rates of up to 400 frames per second using a CameraLink connection.

SpecimINSIGHT 1.4

SpecimINSIGHT 1.4

Find the full potential of your hyperspectral data analysis and image processing with SpecimINSIGHT 1.4. Designed for researchers and industry professionals, SpecimINSIGHT 1.4 transforms complex hyperspectral data into actionable solutions with speed and efficiency.

SpecimONE

SpecimONE

SpecimONE takes hyperspectral imaging to the next level with this all-in-one capture, software and hardware platform.

SpecimRETEX

SpecimRETEX

SpecimRETEX combines Specim hyperspectral imaging technology with advanced AI algorithms to deliver real-time, high-accuracy textile material recognition. Designed for industrial-scale operations, SpecimRETEX enables recyclers, sorters, and manufacturers to automate sorting processes and unlock new revenue streams.

Surface Paint Quality Scanner

Surface Paint Quality Scanner

With today’s new high performance coatings, obtaining a high quality finish is even more important. Modern high performance inline car body surface inspection technology can bring you closer to achieving a near 100% defect free coating within your current factory floor space.

Booth Staff


Colin Ingram

Colin Ingram

PhD, Sales Manager

Colin Ingram is responsible for driving hyperspectral imaging solutions sales in the Western Territory of the United States. With over 14 years of experience in spectroscopy, scientific camera sales, and application support, Colin brings a strong technical background to his role. He holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and is dedicated to helping customers implement advanced imaging solutions for their applications.  

Kevin Rock

Kevin Rock

Application Specialist

Kevin Rock is a Senior Applications Engineer with 17+ years of experience in hyperspectral imaging and spectroscopy across VNIR, SWIR, MWIR, and LWIR regions. He has worked in industrial, airborne, scanning, and lab environments, specializing in system calibration, integration, and deployment. With strong problem-solving skills and expertise in Python for machine learning, Kevin is a key resource for customers implementing hyperspectral imaging solutions. 

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