Applied Machine Vision Technologies

What Applied Machine Vision Technologies does

Applied Machine Vision Technologies, operating as AMVT LLC, is a privately held industrial equipment distributor founded in 2009 and headquartered in Katy, Texas. The company functions as the exclusive North America distributor of optical sorting equipment, with additional offices, representatives, and dealers across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Its primary customer base is in agriculture and food processing, with secondary exposure to plastics recycling, e-waste separation, food-grade production, and chemical/pharmaceutical facilities.

The company's core product portfolio is organized into four categories: optical color sorters (CG Series full-color RGB with shape, K Series belt sorters, CI Series NIR infrared sorters, M1 and Mini-Q32 compact/lab sorters), inspection machines (XS Series and Pro Scan X-ray inspection, Metal Scan and Scan P metal detectors, checkweighers), packaging machines (PLC-controlled fully automated and semi-automatic bagging), and partner-supplied cleaning equipment (air-screen cleaners, gravity tables, indent cylinders, destoners, magnetic separators). Underlying technology combines Ultra HD True RGB imaging with CCD sensors, Near-Infra-Red spectroscopy with InGaAs sensors, X-ray inspection, and AI-powered deep-learning algorithms for multi-identification and automatic parameter setting; the platform features patented high-speed contact-free electromagnetic ejectors rated for 1,200 firings per second and 10 billion lifetime ejections.

AMVT makes money predominantly through one-time hardware sales of optical sorting, inspection, packaging, and cleaning equipment under quote-based pricing with multi-year contracts, supplemented by recurring lifetime technical support (24/7 on-site, online, and remote), spare parts revenue from regional warehouses, and dealer commissions on representative sales. The company goes to market through a hybrid model combining direct enterprise sales from Katy, TX with a regional dealer network targeting mid-market accounts, while maintaining demonstration facilities for free product sample testing and lifetime service support globally across multiple languages and timezones.

Name

Applied Machine Vision Technologies

Legal name

AMVT LLC

Website

https://amvt.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMVT is a privately held North American distributor founded in 2009 that sells, services, and supports optical color sorters, X-ray and metal-detection inspection machines, packaging systems, and partner-supplied cleaning equipment to food processing, plastics recycling, e-waste, and pharmaceutical processors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sorting and Inspection Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844)

akta.pro primary industry

Advanced/Optical Sorting & Quality Control Services (NIR, AI, Robotics) (BPALADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sorting, Grading & Optical Inspection Systems (Size/Color Sorters) (AFAAAJAC), Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH), Plastic Recycling Equipment & Technology Providers (Sorting, Washing, Extrusion) (EUAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Optical sorting equipment
• Color sorting machines
• Industrial material separation
• Food processing inspection
• Recycling sorting technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Katy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Optical Sorting Equipment Sales: Sales of optical color sorters including CG Series, K Series, CI Series, M Series, and X Series. Equipment ranges from small-scale lab sorters to high-capacity industrial sorters. Revenue generated from one-time hardware purchases with lifetime service support.
2. Inspection Machine Sales: Sales of X-Ray inspection machines, metal detectors, and check-weigher systems. Equipment for quality control and foreign material detection in food-grade production lines.
3. Packaging Machine Sales: Sales of fully automated to semi-automated packaging machines including bagging systems, case filling, erecting and sealing with conveyance, palletizing and wrapping systems.
4. Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sales of cleaning equipment including air-screen cleaners, gravity tables, indent cylinders, destoners, magnetic separators, aspiration equipment, elevators and conveyors through partnering manufacturers.
5. Technical Support and Service: Lifetime technical support services including 24/7 on-site, online and remote support for all sorting machines supplied. Service representatives and warehouses with spare parts inventories located around the world.
6. Dealer Commissions: Revenue from dealer network with generous commission rates for local dealers representing AMVT products in various regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMVT distributes, services, and supports optical sorting equipment used for material separation in food processing, industrial recycling, plastics recycling, and e-waste separation. Core offerings include optical color sorters (RGB, NIR, X-Ray variants), inspection machines (X-Ray, metal detection, checkweighers), packaging machines, and cleaning equipment, all backed by AI-powered detection algorithms and 24/7 lifetime technical support.

Product overview

AMVT (Applied Machine Vision Technologies) offers a comprehensive portfolio of optical sorting and processing equipment organized into four main categories. The core offerings are Optical Color Sorters (CG Series, K Series, CI Series, M Series, X Series) that utilize full RGB imaging, NIR spectroscopy, and X-ray technology for material sorting across agriculture, food processing, plastics recycling, and industrial applications. Inspection Machines (XS Series, Pro Scan Series, Metal Scan Series, Scan P Series, Checkweighers) provide quality control through X-ray, metal detection, and check-weighing capabilities. Packaging Machines range from semi-automatic to fully automated systems for food, agricultural, and liquid filling applications. Cleaning Equipment including Air-Screen Pre-Cleaners, Gravity Tables, and Indent Cylinders are sourced through partner manufacturers. All products share a unified focus on AI-powered computer vision and anomaly detection for automated quality control and material processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CG Series Optical Sorter Multi-purpose full color RGB plus shape and size optical sorter featuring ultra HD imaging, AI-powered dimensional reconstruction, and patented high-speed electromagnetic ejectors (1,200 ejections/second, 10 billion lifetime ejections). Designed for agriculture, food processing, plastics recycling, and pharmaceutical applications.
• K Series Belt Sorter Durable belt feeder optical sorter combining sorting capabilities with gentle material handling ideal for delicate products. Features waterproof seals, low transmission speeds, and dust collection systems. Designed for belt-sorting applications such as plastics, berries, and dehydrated vegetables.
• CI Series Infrared Sorter Full spectrum multi-band infrared sorter using NIR spectrum with InGaAs sensors for material differentiation by composition. Adapted for applications including shelled nut sorting and separating non-PET plastics from other plastics.
• X Series X-Ray Sorter Non-damaging X-ray sorting system for high-density foreign material detection. Equipped with multi-identification algorithm for detecting ultra-thin and soft impurities. Designed for food-grade product perfection with detection capability down to 0.1 mm.
• M1 Optical Sorter Small-scale optical sorter featuring full colour RGB plus shape and size technology in a compact, portable design. Includes optional NIR capability for difficult material sorting in low-volume specialty applications.
• Mini-Q32 Optical Sorter Compact laboratory-scale color sorter with full colour RGB imaging in a highly portable design. Features specially designed flow system to maximize speed without impacting sort quality. Compatible with optional accessories including hoppers, stands, and discharge adapters.
• XS Series X-Ray Inspection Sorter X-Ray inspection machine for quality control of grains and nuts. Features multi-identification AI algorithm, air-gun ejectors to minimize product loss, and a belt that can be assembled by one person in five minutes. Capable of detecting impurities as small as 0.1 mm.
• Pro Scan Series X-Ray Inspection Adaptable X-ray based inspection machines designed for all bag types and sizes. Suited for quality control of packaged consumption-grade products.
• Metal Scan Series Metal Detector Compact metal detector series designed for easy integration into processing lines. Suitable for both raw and packaged materials with flexible rejection options.
• Scan P Series Metal Detector Metal detection system with multiple functions ranging from simple shut-down warning alarms to automatic product rejection for manual inspection or re-processing.
• 300NS CheckWeigher Check-weighing machine for volume management and weight control with versatile applications across industries and flexible integration options.
• Fully Automated Packaging Machine PLC-controlled fully automated packaging system with touch-screen interface, automatic shut-down functions, and flexible design. Supports integration of checkweighers, X-ray, and detection machines for complete production lines.
• Semi-Automatic Bagging Machine Semi-automated bagging system suitable for retail packaging with flexible design for various bagging applications.
• Air-Screen Pre-Cleaner Pre-cleaning equipment where materials pass laterally across a horizontal surface air-stream. Designed for separating materials with differing surface area.
• Gravity Table Separates materials by particle density and weight differences. Removes same-sized but different-weight impurities for uniform product quality.
• Indent Cylinders Length grading equipment using rotating drum technology for granular materials. Removes undesirable long or short impurities through mechanical separation.
• Aspiration Pre-Cleaners Air-based aspiration equipment for removing lighter materials and dust from product streams.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-speed ejectors capable of 1,200 times per second frequency
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cleaning Equipment ManufacturersOthersAMVT partners with local manufacturers to supply cleaning equipment including air compressors, pre-cleaners, gravity tables, indents, destoners, magnetic separators, aspiration equipment, elevators and conveyors. This partnership allows AMVT to offer complete cleaning solutions without being stretched too thin, focusing on their core optical sorting technology while providing customers with comprehensive equipment options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Minebea Intec (Ishida): Minebea Intec, parent of Ishida, manufactures checkweighers, metal detectors, and X-Ray inspection systems for food and packaging lines. Directly competes with AMVT's 300NS CheckWeigher and Scan P Series offerings in food-grade production environments.
• TOMRA Sorting Solutions: TOMRA is the global leader in sensor-based sorting for food and recycling, offering optical and NIR sorters that directly compete with AMVT's CG and CI Series. Both target food processors, plastics recyclers, and e-waste operations with AI-enabled sorting platforms.
• Pellenc ST: Pellenc ST is a French manufacturer of sensor-based optical sorters (NIR, visible, laser) primarily for waste and recycling applications. It competes with AMVT's CI and X-Ray Series in plastics recycling and e-waste separation markets.
• Bühler Group: Bühler is a major OEM of optical color sorters and processing equipment for grain, rice, seed, and food processing — directly competing with AMVT in agriculture and food verticals. Its SORTEX and Optical Sorting lines overlap with AMVT's CG, K, and X Series offerings.
• Satake Corporation: Satake is a Japanese manufacturer of color sorters and optical sorting equipment primarily for rice, grain, and seed processing. It directly competes with AMVT's K and CI Series in grain and seed cleaning applications globally.
• Steinert Group: Steinert manufactures sensor-based sorting equipment (NIR, X-Ray, eddy current) for recycling, scrap metal, and e-waste separation — directly overlapping with AMVT's industrial recycling and e-waste separation offerings.
• Key Technology (Duravant): Key Technology manufactures optical sorters and inspection systems for food processing, including digital sorters using cameras, lasers, and NIR — competing with AMVT in food-grade sorting and quality control. Acquired by Duravant, it serves similar potato, vegetable, nut, and processed food customers.
• Sesotec: Sesotec provides metal detectors, X-Ray inspection, and optical sorting equipment for food processing and plastics industries. Directly comparable to AMVT's inspection machine portfolio and competes in similar plastics recycling and food safety applications.

Emerging players

• Fortress Technology: Fortress Technology specializes in metal detection systems for food processing and packaging — overlapping with AMVT's Metal Scan and Scan P Series in quality-control inspection for food-grade production.

Broad incumbents

• Anritsu (X-Ray inspection): Anritsu offers industrial X-Ray inspection systems for food product safety and contaminant detection. It is a larger incumbent in the broader detection/inspection space and overlaps with AMVT's X-Ray sorter and Pro Scan product lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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