Engineering Meets AI: Sesotec & WeSort.AI
Sesotec GmbH, a leading manufacturer of sorting and inspection systems, and AI technology company WeSort.AI GmbH are expanding their strategic partnership. Their goal is to drive innovation in the recycling industry and sustainably enhance safety and efficiency in waste treatment facilities.
The spotlight of our collaboration is on the AI-driven solution X.Sort (formerly Battery.Sort) by WeSort.AI. This technology identifies lithium-ion batteries early in the material flow, playing a crucial role in fire prevention at recycling facilities. Through Sesotec's international sales and service network, X.Sort is now available globally.
"Engineering meets AI: With WeSort.AI, we combine our expertise to detect lithium batteries early, prevent fires, and make recycling processes smarter. Together, we create solutions that set global benchmarks—technologically, economically, and sustainably," says Jens Astfalk, Sesotec Head of Sales & Key Account Management Sorting Recycling.
The global availability of X.Sort through Sesotec marks a significant step towards enhanced fire protection, increased process stability, and data-driven optimization in recycling facilities—leading to a more resilient and sustainable materials economy.
AI-Powered Sorting for New Applications
Beyond battery detection, Sesotec and WeSort.AI are advancing AI-driven waste sorting into new applications—such as E-Waste. Utilizing cutting-edge deep learning algorithms, complex material streams can be precisely analyzed and selectively separated.
The synergy of:
- proven Sesotec engineering expertise,
- robust sensor and plant technology,
- state-of-the-art AI algorithms from WeSort.AI,
- and a global service and support network
empowers customers worldwide with reliable system performance, optimized recycling processes, and future-ready sorting solutions.
Equal Partnership – Together for a Circular Economy
Both companies remain legally independent while combining their core competencies in a powerful technological partnership. The shared goal: to actively shape the circular economy with intelligent, secure, and sustainable recycling solutions.