Development of optical sorting machine

Since the late 90's, a boom in optics and photonics technology and its applications is observed. The optical sorter is an application of optics and photonics. Along with the development in Food, Mining and Waste/Recycle industry, the demand for such complex machines is also increased. Many big industries shifted from manual sorting of objects to take help from such mechanisms. In this study, the focus is put onto the optical or automated sorters and their working. The different components of a sorter are explained for different industries. The focused industry for the detailed working is Food industry because it shows more resemblance with other industries. Later in this study, a conceptualized model of an optical sorter is also presented which is designed in Solidworks software. This CAD model is designed in such a way that it can increase the efficiency and availability of such machines in the market. All the components are constructed and explained with details. Key Words: Automated, CAD, Optics, Photonics, Solidworks