SORT SMARTER, NOT BIGGER: MACHINEX INTRODUCES THE NEW COMPACT SAMURAI® OPTIMA™ SORTING ROBOT

Plessisville, Quebec, June 25, 2025 – Machinex, a leader in sorting technologies, is proud to announce the launch of the new SamurAI® Optima™ sorting robot – Next-Gen Precision in a Compact Design. Engineered to be the most space-efficient model in the Machinex robot series, the Optima™ features redesigned components that deliver full-speed performance and effortless integration. Building on the success of the original SamurAI®, the new Optima™ delivers the same powerful AI technology in a compact design that lowers costs, lowers installation time and allows for easier integration into a wider range of facilities.

Key features of the new SamurAI® Optima™ include:

• Robot cell mounted directly onto the conveyor
• Installed as fast as 1 day
• Reduced turnkey cost vs the original SamurAI® sorting robot
• No daily maintenance required
• Redesigned vacuum system for consistent quality and longevity
• Over 50% reduction in compressed air consumption compared to industry standards
• Extremely quiet operation compared to market alternatives

 

“The SamurAI® Optima™ is a game-changer for facilities looking to modernize without major infrastructure overhauls,” said Chris Hawn, CEO at Machinex. “Designed for seamless integration with our Mach Intell™ business intelligence platform, the Optima™ can be installed as fast as 1 single day—cutting installation time by 50% or more. It’s ideal for retrofits, offering a fast, cost-effective way to bring next-generation robotic precision to existing systems. Best of all, there’s no compromise on performance—Optima™ delivers the same high-speed efficiency and reliability our customers expect from the SamurAI® series”

The sorting applications of this newest sorting robot are numerous. It is designed to positively extract recyclable commodities from a specific stream of material (ex: plastics from a reject line), as well as negatively sort a dedicated stream from all its contamination (ex: PET quality control). It is highly efficient on multiple sorting lines such as aluminum, cartons, plastic films, large selection of plastic grades and OCC (old corrugated containers).

The release of the SamurAI® Optima™ reinforces Machinex’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of smart sorting technology—now with more flexibility and faster integration than ever before. Learn more about the new SamurAI® Optima™ here: https://www.machinexrecycling.com/sorting/equipment/samurai-sorting-robot/#samurai-optima

About Machinex

Internationally recognized for its innovative sorting solutions in the waste and recycling industry, Machinex is dedicated to creating solutions for a sustainable tomorrow. Proudly based in Plessisville for over 50 years, this 100% Québec-owned company engineers, manufactures, and installs its own recycling technologies using optics, robotics, mechanics, and artificial intelligence to create the most advanced sorting solutions on the market. Machinex has quickly established itself as a global authority in designing and manufacturing high-quality sorting systems. Over the years, Machinex experts have designed and installed hundreds of turnkey systems in partnership with major waste management companies in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia. To learn more about Machinex, visit https://www.machinexrecycling.com/sorting/

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Anne-Marie Paré
Directrice marketing et affaires corporations
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