Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technologies, announces today a collaborative partnership with Xbat.ai which is a joint venture between the Belgian Institute for Technological Research, VITO, and battery sorting specialist, Sortbat. This collaboration brings together deep expertise in AI, X-ray detection technology, and industrial innovation, with the shared ambition to transform the battery sorting industry through scalable, sustainable, and cutting-edge solutions.
The partnership highlights Smiths Detection’s continued commitment to sustainability by leveraging its advanced detection capabilities to improve resource efficiency and support global efforts aimed at a more sustainable future. The collaboration will bring about significant advancements in battery sorting technology, addressing the growing complexity and diversity of battery types.
At the core of the partnership is an innovative battery sorting solution developed to meet the needs of the evolving industry, the result of several years of R&D collaboration between VITO and Sortbat, and set to become the global standard for automated battery sorting.
Smiths Detection will leverage its commercial, service and engineering expertise to advance the solution from prototype to a market-ready product, ensuring global deployment readiness.
