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We created our very first reverse vending machine more than 50 years ago, and today our technologies are constantly evolving as our team strives to push boundaries.
From the world’s first 360˚ instant-recognition system in a reverse vending machine - TOMRA Flow Technology™, to patented technology for speed, accuracy, and security, TOMRA continues to raise the bar to ensure our machines exceed our customers’ expectations.
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TOMRA Flow Technology™
TOMRA Flow Technology™, solves traditional challenges in completely new ways.
Featuring the world’s first 360˚ instant recognition system in a reverse vending machine, all barcodes and security marks are instantly detected, meaning no need for time-consuming rotation stops and containers can be inserted in a continuous, rapid flow.
With this unique technology, the industry standard has once again been redefined.
Featuring the world’s first 360˚ instant recognition system in a reverse vending machine, all barcodes and security marks are instantly detected, meaning no need for time-consuming rotation stops and containers can be inserted in a continuous, rapid flow.
With this unique technology, the industry standard has once again been redefined.
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TOMRA True Vision
TOMRA True Vision is the most advanced reverse vending technology available for recognition of crates and bottles in crates. It is specifically designed to solve this complex challenge, without compromising speed of use.
As opposed to using various standard components, the optics and light-source systems in TOMRA True Vision are specially developed for maximum performance of specific tasks.
The optical system setup is unique and patented, providing images and data of the highest quality.
As opposed to using various standard components, the optics and light-source systems in TOMRA True Vision are specially developed for maximum performance of specific tasks.
The optical system setup is unique and patented, providing images and data of the highest quality.
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TOMRA Essential Technology™
Introducing TOMRA Essential Technology™: Our cutting-edge image-based recognition identifies beverage containers by color, shape, and size.
Combined with weight and metal sensors, it ensures precise sorting, while motion detection further helps detect and prevent fraud.
With a comprehensive database of container types, the system can be further trained to accept market-specific containers and sorting tasks, enhancing recycling efficiency.
Combined with weight and metal sensors, it ensures precise sorting, while motion detection further helps detect and prevent fraud.
With a comprehensive database of container types, the system can be further trained to accept market-specific containers and sorting tasks, enhancing recycling efficiency.
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