STEINERT will unveil its latest sorting technologies at IFAT 2026, scheduled for May 4–7 in Munich, at Stand 451/552 in Hall B6. Central to the exhibition will be the upgraded STEINERT PLASMAX system, an advanced LIBS solution designed specifically for aluminium sorting. The company will also highlight innovative processes aimed at separating food-grade PET using artificial intelligence, as well as technologies for sorting construction and demolition waste, alongside high-refractory (HR) glass ejection. Additionally, STEINERT will emphasize customer service features that enhance machine performance.
“IFAT is all about sorting tasks that drive our customers’ business forward – or the applications that pose real challenges. We will be presenting solutions and references that address both,” stated Peter Funke, Managing Director of STEINERT.
The upgraded STEINERT PLASMAX LIBS sorting systems have been developed from thousands of operating hours, enabling the separation of even finer aluminium fractions by alloy components. This advancement underscores STEINERT’s commitment to enhancing recycling efficiency in the metals sector.
In addressing complex metal flows, the STEINERT SteelMaster Compact has been engineered for challenging applications involving small particle sizes. Its capabilities are particularly suited for advanced cleaning of iron concentrates, the extraction of iron from copper concentrates, processing of shredded materials, and sorting of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
The STEINERT MSort AK chute sorting system offers reliable colour sorting for metals ranging from 0.5 to 60 mm in particle size. This technology is particularly effective in cleaning mixed material streams and recovering valuable metal fractions, thus enhancing resource efficiency.
For the food-grade PET sector, the separation of food and non-food packaging is critical due to their chemical similarities. Traditional near-infrared (NIR) systems often struggle with this task. In contrast, the AI-based STEINERT Intelligent Object.Identifier (IOI) program allows for precise differentiation, proving its effectiveness in continuous industrial operations, as demonstrated by the collaboration with Cirrec.
With rising landfill costs and increasing pressure for stricter recycling rates, the clean separation of mineral fractions from construction and demolition waste has become economically viable. STEINERT will showcase how magnet and sensor technology can be effectively combined in this sorting process at their trade fair stand. The integration of MSort colour sorting technology further expands its capabilities, facilitating the sorting of materials such as concrete, bricks, and asphalt.
The detection of heat-resistant glass, ceramics, stones, and porcelain using advanced wavelengths presents a robust alternative to traditional X-ray methods. The STEINERT MSort incorporates this new technology to detect and remove these materials efficiently, achieving sorting by colour in one streamlined process. Notably, this system can be seamlessly integrated into existing sorting setups, providing a significant advantage to operators.
STEINERT is also focused on securing its customers’ investments through comprehensive service offerings. The company supports clients from the commissioning phase and ongoing availability to the optimization of sorting performance and technical advancements throughout the equipment’s lifecycle. At IFAT, attendees can learn more about these services, including start-up assistance and modernization options.
As STEINERT prepares for IFAT 2026, the company sits at the intersection of technological innovation and sustainability, ready to address the challenges facing the recycling industry while promoting efficient resource management in an increasingly complex marketplace.
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