Hyperspectral Scanners
Hyperspectral lab scanners are useful when measurements need to be repeatable, controlled, and easy to integrate into practical laboratory workflows. By combining imaging hardware, illumination, and sample transport in a dedicated setup, they make it easier to acquire stable scan data for evaluation, method development, comparative testing, and application prototyping.
The HyperScan was developed with these needs in mind. It brings together the Hypervision camera, halogen illumination, a linear transport system, and the Hypervision software in a single solution. The result is a practical and well-integrated platform that keeps the path from measurement to inspection, analysis, and application development as direct as possible.
This page primarily focus on the HyperScan platform, but also includes earlier scanner solutions from our partners that remain relevant for existing installations and established customer workflows.
HyperScan
HyperScan is Qtec's own hyperspectral laboratory scanner and prototyping platform. It is designed as an all-in-one system for users who want a compact scanner with strong software integration and the flexibility to support both interactive and SDK-driven workflows.
The platform is intended for laboratory work, feasibility studies, method development, and application prototyping, where it is important to adjust scan setups quickly and move efficiently from acquisition to analysis. With direct integration into the Hypervision software stack, HyperScan supports a workflow that is easier to operate, easier to develop on, and better aligned with practical hyperspectral work.
HyperScan laboratory scanner
Preliminary Specifications:
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Supported cameras: Support for both HV 1000 (VIS-NIR) and HV 1700 (VIS-SWIR)
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Scanning platform: Approximately 250 x 300 mm workspace
- Scanning length: Up to approximately 300 mm
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Optics: Adjustable height with interchangeable lens options (purchased separately)
- Field of view (FOV): Estimated range from approximately 26 mm to 250 mm
- Typical default range: 108 mm to 216 mm
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Scan speed: Variable from approximately 3 mm/s up to approximately 100 mm/s
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SDK-controlled sampling: The HyperScan interface links camera frame rate and belt speed. Set one value, and the SDK calculates the other from the scan geometry and oversampling so spatial sampling remains consistent.
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Illumination: Integrated focused broadband halogen illumination
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Form factor: Compact system suitable for tabletop laboratory use
- Target dimensions: Approximately 400 x 400 x 750 mm
- Target weight: Less than 32 kg
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Software ecosystem: Full integration with HV Explorer and HV SDK
Expected release date: Q3/Q4 2026
Other Scanner Systems
Before the HyperScan was available, hyperspectral scanner systems based on Hypervision cameras were also developed by Newtec Engineering, a close partner of Qtechnology. These systems remain relevant for existing users and established workflows, and are included here for reference.
Buteo Hyperspectral Equipment 1
Developed by Newtec, the Buteo Hyperspectral Imaging System utilizes the Hypervision cameras and streamlines sample scanning and data collection. The system generates exportable datacubes, making it an essential tool for offline processing and investigative research. It remains particularly relevant for workflows involving larger samples, where its scanning area is greater than that of HyperScan.
- Two versions for either the VIS-NIR (400-1000nm) or the VIS-SWIR (430-1700nm) ranges
- FOV: 300mm wide
- Sub millimeter resolution size 0.17 mm x 0.25 mm
- Belt speed: ~100mm/s
- Focused broadband halogen illumination
- The HSI datacubes are exported as PAM files using the BSQ data ordering
Buteo
Contact Newtec directly for more information.
Micro Macro
Newtec's latest lab scanner is a compact and versatile tool for exploratory data collection. It enables users to acquire and export datacubes for comprehensive offline processing and investigative analysis.
- Uses the HV 1700 (430-1700nm)
- Scanning plate: 150 x 305 mm
- Adjustable height with interchangeable lens options
- Field of View (FOV): from ~25 mm to 120 mm
- Scanning length: up to ~120mm
- Focused broadband halogen illumination
- The HSI datacubes are exported as PAM files using the BSQ data ordering
- Compact size
Micro Macro
Contact Newtec directly for more information.