Light.
beyond
the visible.
Different wavelengths reveal different information. spectralys makes visible what remains hidden in a conventional visible-light image – multispectral imaging for Cultural Heritage, Research and Forensics.
One system. From imaging to scientific insight.
spectralys is a fully integrated multispectral imaging and analysis system – combining Multiband and Narrowband imaging in reflectance and luminescence within one reproducible workflow.
Built for
Cultural Heritage
Libraries & Archives
Research
Forensics
Made for material research and analysis
For all materials: polychrome or monochrome, organic or inorganic – paper, pigments, inks, textiles, stone, glass, metals, minerals and more. For a deeper understanding of objects.
One object. Different information.
Different imaging modes reveal what remains hidden in a conventional visible-light image.
Cultural heritage
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Forensics
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From rapid visual overview to scientific analysis – all information captured in one precisely aligned image stack.
What spectralys can reveal.
Revealing material properties, hidden structures and information beyond the visible.
Built to reveal what others can’t see
Material characterization
Differences, similarities, distribution, changes over time and spectral response
Readability of text & imagery
Reveal faded, obscured or lost information in manuscripts, palimpsests, wall paintings and other objects
Below the surface
Reveal underdrawings, pentimenti, retouching, pigments and painting techniques
Forensic traces
Visualize and document fingerprints, biological traces, gunshot residue and other evidence
From imaging to insight
See more, understand more – from material properties to hidden structures and traces.
Visible image. Hidden structure.
Near-infrared imaging can suppress or penetrate selected visible paint layers and reveal underlying drawing, changes and structural information.
VIS-R
IR-R
VIS → NIR: complementary information from the same object, precisely comparable within the spectralys workflow.
One system. Multiple imaging methods.
Automated acquisition combines complementary illumination and filter methods in a single workflow.
Up to
80+
image information layers in one automated workflow
UV
Ultraviolet imaging
VIS
Visible-light imaging
NIR
Near-infrared imaging
Reflectance imaging
UV-R · VIS-R · IR-R
Spectral information from reflected illumination
Multiband / Narrowband
Multiband and narrowband reflectance from UVA to NIR
Dedicated high-end LED illumination + 7 precision glass filters
Luminescence imaging
VIS-L · VIV-L · IR-L
UV- and VIS-induced · captured in 14 bands across the visible and infrared range
False color
IRFC / UVFC
Raking light
Optional: directional surface imaging
Transmitted light
Optional: 16-band narrowband transmitted-light imaging
Forensics
Dedicated forensic stacks
7 precision glass filters
Controlled spectral selection for reflectance and luminescence workflows.
Automated acquisition for speed and repeatability – with full manual control whenever the application demands it.
From calibration to analysis
spectralys combines calibration, acquisition and analysis tools in one workflow.
01
Calibrate
Exposure · white balance · gamma · illumination correction · focus · alignment
02
Capture
Fully automated acquisition · manual acquisition when needed
03
Analyse
Spectral readout · Statistical analysis (PCA · ICA) · Material distribution · Access to RAW data
PCA
Principal Component Analysis can highlight variance distributed across multiple image channels.
ICA
Independent Component Analysis supports separation of statistically independent information.
Spectral readout
Visualise spectral curves and compare image information with reference materials.
Material distribution
Make similar materials visible across the entire object surface.
The result: not only multispectral images, but an integrated path from calibration and acquisition to interpretation.
Designed for scientific imaging.
A practical system for repeatable work in museums, archives, research and forensic environments.
Non-invasive
Contactless, non-destructive examination of sensitive objects and evidence.
Repeatable
Calibrated, pixel-registered stacks for reliable comparison across imaging methods.
Automated + manual
One-click workflows plus direct access to light, filter and capture parameters.
Mobile + modular
Complete system safely transportable in a rugged Explorer case; USB-expandable hardware architecture.
Open data
RAW access and further processing in external environments such as ImageJ and MATLAB.
Flexible
Vertical and horizontal operation; additional illumination and application-specific setups.
Fully calibrated
Including dedicated calibration targets for all imaging modes.
From overview to scientific analysis
Fast multiband imaging when you need it. Scientific workflows when you want to go deeper.
61 MP / 14 bit wide-spectrum imaging · alternatively 102 MP / 16 bit · precise calibration · high colour fidelity · qualitative and quantitative workflows
More than an imaging system.
One integrated solution – from acquisition and calibration to analysis, application and expert support.
Hardware
One integrated system, purpose-built for multispectral imaging.
Software
Highly automated acquisition, calibration and alignment – with analysis built in.
Calibration
Dedicated calibration targets for every imaging mode – designed for reproducible workflows, including luminescence.
MSI expertise
Individual workshops before and after purchase – from application evaluation to customized workflows.
Expert support
Evaluate before purchase → Fast start after installation → Develop individual workflows
Hardware. Software. Calibration. Expertise. One spectralys ecosystem.
Software designed around the user.
Intuitive and easy to use – from guided calibration and freely configurable automated capture to advanced multispectral analysis.
Intuitive & easy to use
A clear interface keeps complex multispectral workflows accessible.
Guided workflow
Calibration, capture and alignment follow a logical, guided sequence.
Fully configurable automation
Create and run freely configurable acquisition sequences – from predefined workflows to fully customized imaging routines.
Analysis built in
Spectral readout, PCA and ICA are integrated directly into the workflow.
Cross-platform support for macOS and Windows
Two systems. One spectralys platform.
Choose the imaging format that fits the application – with the same core workflow and analysis concept.
spectralys 60
61 MP · Full Frame
Sony ILX-LR1 · wide-spectrum conversion
High-resolution platform
Compact 61 MP platform for fast analytical workflows and acquisition sizes up to approximately A3.
spectralys 100
102 MP · Medium Format
Fujifilm GFX100 II IR
Highest-resolution platform
Higher-resolution option for applications where maximum spatial detail and medium-format image quality are required.
Shared platform: UV · VIS · NIR · automated & manual capture · calibrated stacks · PCA · ICA · spectral analysis
Key features
Designed for reproducible, mobile and analytically robust multispectral imaging.
Non-invasive
For cultural heritage objects and forensic evidence without destructive sampling.
Mobile & modular
Transportable in one rugged Explorer case; flexible USB control for additional hardware.
Fast & analytical
61 MP and acquisition sizes up to A3 support fast workflows and manageable stacks.
Pixel-aligned stacks
Precise alignment enables direct comparison and localization across imaging modalities.
Precise calibration
Physical imaging parameters are controlled for reproducible and comparable data.
Automated or manual
Repeatable automated capture with manual control and direct access to RAW data.
61 MP wide-spectrum sensor
14-bit industrial camera platform with high-quality color reproduction.
Integrated software
Stable backend with an intuitive frontend for acquisition and control.
Analysis built in
Spectral curves, pigment references and PCA support analytical evaluation.
Broad material range
For pigments, inks, glass, wood, paper, metal, textiles, stone, ceramics and more.
Optional accessories and add-ons extend spectralys to meet specific imaging and workflow requirements.
Experience spectralys
Evaluate before purchase – we demonstrate the system on your objects, on site or in our studio.
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