Exaktera, a global leader in machine vision components, showcased its latest LED and laser technologies at Automate 2025, which took place from May 12–15 in Detroit, Michigan. At Booth 5010, the company presented cutting-edge solutions from its brands—Advanced Illumination, LUMIMAX®, ProPhotonix, and Z-LASER—with a focus on high-performance applications in the Automotive, Food & Beverage, and Logistics industries. Exaktera also introduced several new products tailored to meet the evolving demands of industrial automation and inspection.
New LED Product Launches
At the event, Exaktera unveiled several innovative LED lighting solutions:
- Advanced Illumination debuted its UltraSeal Ring Light, engineered for use in sealed, hygienic environments where UV fluorescence inspection and washdown-ready performance are critical.
- ProPhotonix introduced the COBRA NX MultiSpec, a cost-effective multispectral LED line light offering enhanced spectral control and uniformity for applications in food sorting, pharmaceutical inspection, and material differentiation.
- LUMIMAX® launched its LRHP Ring Lights, designed to deliver powerful, versatile incident lighting for a wide variety of industrial imaging tasks.
Automotive Industry Solutions
Exaktera demonstrated multiple innovations designed to address challenges in automotive production and inspection:
- LUMIMAX® showcased its pinOPTIX system, a 3D inspection solution that leverages K|Lens technology and high-performance lighting to set a new benchmark for connector and hairpin inspection, featuring AI capabilities, absolute measurements, and real-time 3D modeling.
- Advanced Illumination displayed its Low-Angle Dark Field Ring Light, paired with a smart camera to demonstrate improved contrast on difficult-to-inspect automotive parts.
- Z-LASER highlighted its Laser Projectors, which support precision-guided workflows to accelerate assembly and minimize errors, along with Laser Modules used in tire tread inspection and quality control.
- ProPhotonix featured several UVC LED innovations, including the COBRA Slim UVC Line Light, UVC Pro Area Light, and Custom UVC LED Systems, offering solutions for secondary curing, surface cleanliness inspection, and fluorescent material detection.
Food & Beverage Industry Solutions
Exaktera presented a range of robust lighting solutions for use in hygienic and contamination-sensitive food processing environments:
- ProPhotonix exhibited the COBRA HyperSpec SWIR, a compact hyperspectral light source with an extended SWIR spectrum for the detection of moisture, contaminants, and both organic and inorganic materials.
- LUMIMAX® presented its Washdown and Hygienic Design lights, built to withstand aggressive CIP cleaning, ensuring long-term reliability in food-safe environments.
- Advanced Illumination demonstrated the UltraSeal Ring Light in a shellfish inspection application, showcasing its ability to reveal features under UV fluorescence, with broader applicability across various food processing inspection tasks.
Logistics Industry Solutions
For logistics and warehousing, Exaktera introduced high-intensity lighting and laser-based solutions tailored for fast-moving and high-throughput operations:
- Z-LASER GmbH showcased laser modules for visual guidance in warehouses and intralogistics—ideal for positioning, routing, and safety zone marking.
- LUMIMAX® displayed the LBHP Bar Lights, a modular system extendable up to 4 meters, capable of delivering up to 1 million lux, and engineered for demanding logistics and automation environments.
- Advanced Illumination, in collaboration with LUMIMAX®, presented scan tunnel lighting solutions optimized for barcode reading and item tracking, demonstrating enhanced performance in automated packaging and fulfillment processes.
About Exaktera
Exaktera provides essential machine vision components for manufacturers seeking to enhance automation, inspection, and production efficiency. Through its trusted brands—Advanced Illumination, LUMIMAX®, ProPhotonix, and Z-LASER—Exaktera serves a broad range of industries with high-quality, high-performance technologies tailored for industrial imaging applications.
For more information, visit: www.exaktera.com
