Specim Launched SX10 Hyperspectral Imaging Camera
The new industrial camera triples spectral resolution to improve accuracy in automated measurement systems.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Robotics
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Specim has launched the SX10, a hyperspectral camera designed for industrial environments. The device is now available for global deployment.
Why it matters
The SX10 addresses the demand for higher precision in automated inspection by integrating granular spectral data directly into measurement pipelines. This launch updates the performance baseline for users requiring detailed material analysis in high-throughput settings.
The SX10 captures data across a 400-1,000 nm spectral range, offering three times the spectral bands and three times the spectral sampling of the predecessor FX10 model. It features built-in Advanced Image Enhancement and connects via the high-speed GigE interface.
The players
Specim
A developer of hyperspectral imaging technology specializing in optical sensors and software for industrial and research applications.
The details
The SX10 utilizes unified spectral calibration to ensure multiple cameras align to a common reference, preventing data drift in industrial setups. The hardware supports interchangeable lenses and adjustable working distances, allowing it to adapt to varying factory floor layouts. Hyperspectral imaging works by capturing a continuous spectrum for every pixel in an image, effectively creating a 'datacube'—a three-dimensional array where two dimensions represent spatial location and the third represents the light intensity across different wavelengths—that enables the identification of material properties invisible to standard RGB sensors.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: Specim announced the launch of the SX10 camera.
The Tech Race
The introduction of the SX10 marks a clear performance push within the industrial hyperspectral imaging sector. It effectively updates the benchmark set by the Specim FX10, aiming to capture higher-fidelity data for systems where standard multi-band inspection is insufficient.
The SX10 is designed for immediate integration into automated measurement systems that rely on precise material identification. Users in manufacturing and inspection sectors will likely transition to this hardware to improve detection accuracy compared to legacy sensors like the FX10.
The takeaway
This launch signals a shift toward higher-fidelity spectral processing in standardized factory workflows. Industry operators should watch for benchmark results and technical white papers regarding the integration of these cameras into existing GigE-based machine vision networks.
Further reading
For more on the current state of industrial sensor integration, explore our Robotics coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by International Mining.
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