Why Video Spectroscopy will Replace Push-Broom in the Long Term
Over time, Video Spectral Imaging will supplant the more cumbersome Push-broom spectral imaging in most areas. This market shift mirrors the evolution of the industrial imaging market. Initially, line scan digital imaging was widely adopted before frame-based CCD sensors reached a resolution and price point that made them competitive in the 1990s. Today, the market is clearly dominated by frame-based sensors, particularly in the consumer sector.
Just as digital imaging transitioned from line scan to snapshot imaging, Video Spectral Imaging technology is poised to replace Push-broom spectral imaging. The market share of line scan industrial cameras has been significantly overshadowed by industrial snapshot cameras. In the broader digital imaging market, nearly all consumer applications now feature snapshot imaging sensors.
Push-Broom Spectral Imaging vs. Light Field Spectral Imaging
If your expertise lies in Push-broom spectral imaging, transitioning to our cameras will be straightforward. The ease-of-use of video spectral imaging is remarkable, and in most applications, the speed of video spectroscopy outperforms that of Push-broom scanners. By recording hundreds of lines per sensor readout, Cubert devices deliver a comparable speed of over 3000 lines per second at full resolution, including all spectral bands.
About the Author
Dr. René Heine is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cubert GmbH, a leader in real-time spectral imaging. Since founding the company in 2012, René has been instrumental in shaping Cubert’s technological direction and growth. He holds a Doctor of Physics degree from the University of Ulm, where he graduated magna cum laude, and completed his diploma thesis at Harvard Medical School. René’s deep expertise in physics and his vision for cutting-edge imaging technologies drive Cubert’s innovations and advancements in hyperspectral solutions.
