For more than 25 years, LLA Instruments GmbH & Co. KG (LLA) develops and manufactures analytical technology for chemical imaging in process and laboratory usage. UV-VIS and NIR spectrometer by LLA are utilised worldwide for the analysis and sorting of material streams e.g. waste separation in recycling. LLA technology enables the identification of PVC in PET-flakes sorting or identification of extraneous material in paper recycling at maximum efficiency. In addition, the imaging NIR spectrometers are also used in C & D recycling, minerals and food sorting. The UV-VIS and NIR portfolio includes hyperspectral cameras as well as multiplexed NIR spectrometer and XRF detection system for metal sorting applications. Further accessories such as illumination units, software package, RGB line scan camera and comprehensive support complete the NIR portfolio of LLA. The rugged product design is ideally suited for use in harsh environmental conditions. For standard applications, LLA provides ready-to-use analysis routines. Based on LLA's longtime experience, further applications can be developed and customised for new sensor-based sorting applications.