cleansort GmbH is an innovative technology company specializing in the development and marketing of turnkey, laser-based sorting systems for the metal recycling industry. The core technology is based on state-of-the-art diode-pumped solid-state lasers in combination with high-precision 3D scanner technology and Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). This enables cleansort to automate real-time analysis and sorting of metallic scrap materials, even if they are coated with paints or coatings[1][2][3].
The main product, the clean2sort module, first cleans the surface of the scrap parts with a high-performance laser and then analyzes the exact alloy content within a few milliseconds. The technology is characterized by very fast throughput times, high measurement accuracy of over 93% and an integrated temperature-stable spectral analysis. This innovative solution enables precise material determination during the conveying process, making the sorting and recycling of metal waste considerably more efficient and resource-friendly[2][7].
The mission of cleansort is to significantly increase the recycling rate of modern high-performance metal alloys through technologically advanced solutions, thereby promoting the circular economy. The company aims to increase the proportion of recycled materials through precise, laser-based sorting and thus use valuable raw materials more sustainably. cleansort places great emphasis on quality, innovation and environmental responsibility[3][8].
In the area of sustainability, cleansort focuses on reducing CO2 emissions through efficient recycling sorting processes, which reduces the need for primary raw materials and thus promotes resource conservation. Their contribution to the circular economy significantly improves environmental efficiency in metal recycling and supports the industry on its path to a more sustainable future[7].
In addition to technological innovations, cleansort cooperates closely with partners such as Clean-Lasersysteme GmbH to continuously develop sustainable laser cleaning systems and the latest laser technology. The combination of decades of laser expertise and practical system technology makes cleansort a leading provider in the field of automated, laser-based material analysis and sorting[2][3].
Through successfully completed research and development projects, supported, among others, by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, cleansort has continuously developed its technology to market maturity since 2014 and has already realized several pilot plants with industrial partners. This sets new standards for the industrial implementation of laser-based recycling in a fast-growing, global market[3].
Overall, cleansort GmbH is a pioneer in sustainable, innovative recycling technologies that enable the efficient recycling of metallic recyclables and significantly improve the environmental efficiency of metal processing.
