About Us / technology
Who We Are
OreScanner is a technology startup based at Sunrise Valley Science and Technology Park in Vilnius, Lithuania — one of the country’s leading innovation hubs for science, technology, and business development. The park brings together scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs, providing an environment that fosters collaboration, advanced research, and high-tech innovation.
We are proud to be part of the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, an international program that supports high-potential startups with technology, mentorship, and market access, helping us accelerate our mission to transform the mining industry.
What We Do
OreScanner delivers advanced sensor and AI solutions for the mining sector, enabling real-time ore quality assessment and superior decision-making throughout mineral processing.
Our easy-to-integrate system provides live ore analysis above conveyor belts or at loading and unloading points — supporting both manual and automated process control strategies.
Technology Used
OreScanner employs a sensor fusion approach, combining data from multiple complementary sensing technologies to accurately assess ore quality and mineral composition.
By integrating data from diverse sensors, we address mineralogical complexity and environmental challenges to deliver reliable, actionable insights in real time.
Our system relies on non-destructive, environmentally safe measurement methods, requiring no sample preparation.
OreScanner leverages the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and chemometrics to transform raw sensor data into meaningful, decision-ready information.
Sensors:
Computer Vision
Advanced imaging systems, powered by machine learning algorithms, analyze the visual characteristics of ore particles.
Modern, cost-effective high-resolution cameras allow for detailed inspection without requiring specialized or expensive equipment, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
Multispectral Imaging
Capturing data across multiple visible and infrared spectral bands, multispectral imaging identifies materials based on their unique spectral signatures.
This technique enables efficient, real-time mineral identification on conveyor belts.
Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy
NIR sensors illuminate ore with near-infrared light and measure reflectance patterns, allowing precise identification of different minerals based on their characteristic absorption features.
Mid-Infrared (Mid-IR) Spectroscopy
Mid-IR spectroscopy provides deeper chemical insights by targeting fundamental vibrational modes of molecular bonds, allowing for detailed mineralogical and compositional analysis.
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
XRF technology measures the elemental composition of ores by detecting characteristic secondary X-rays emitted after excitation.
This powerful technique enables precise, non-destructive elemental analysis to support material classification and quality control.
Microwave Sensors
Microwave sensing technology measures the dielectric properties and moisture content of materials, which vary depending on mineral type and structure.
Microwave sensors are particularly effective for distinguishing between ore and waste in heterogeneous materials and for monitoring changes in mineral moisture that can impact processing performance.
Sonic Sensors
Sonic sensors emit sound waves and analyze the vibrations caused in minerals.
Each mineral exhibits a distinct acoustic signature, allowing differentiation based on physical properties.
Data Processing
To accurately distinguish valuable ore from waste, OreScanner integrates data from multiple sensors and analyzes it using:
- Computer Vision
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Chemometric Algorithms
This powerful combination ensures fast, reliable ore quality insights — enabling real-time decisions and automated control actions across mining operations.
Why OreScanner
Unlike most equipment suppliers who focus on a single sensor technology, OreScanner combines the sensors necessary for each application — delivering the precise data needed for confident decision-making without unnecessary complexity or costs.
Our modular, flexible approach means:
- No dependency on any single technology
- Tailored, application-specific solutions based on deep domain expertise across multiple sensing methods
OreScanner empowers mining operations to maximize recovery, optimize blending, reduce waste, and achieve stable, automated processing — no matter the material, no matter the challenge.