CP Group Launches POINT Operator Intelligence for Enhanced MRF Performance
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CP Group has unveiled a new technology platform called POINT Operator Intelligence™, designed to enhance the performance of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). This innovative system aims to bridge the gap left by the natural staff turnover that has made it challenging to maintain the high level of expertise required in MRF operations.
POINT Operator Intelligence™ is a comprehensive platform that continuously monitors and evaluates the performance of MRFs in real time. It draws data from various sources, including near-infrared (NIR) optical sorters, AI vision systems, and SCADA systems, to provide actionable insights to operators. The system is capable of sending real-time alerts and recommended actions when performance drifts, ensuring that operators can optimize throughput and purity while lowering operating costs.
The technology platform is built on CP Group's extensive experience in the industry, which dates back to a patent granted in 2011 with priority back to 2004. This patent claims the ability to automatically adjust separator operating parameters based on measured contamination in output streams. In 2013, CP Group's Intelligent MRF™ architecture was first installed, integrating plant-wide controls, SCADA, and cameras. In 2023, the company began collaborating with Recycleye on AI vision and sorting, and acquired the company in April 2026. Together, they form the foundation for converting a reading into an alert and into a control change in the future.
Recycleye's AI has been trained on real waste streams in some of the most demanding sorting environments, making its vision systems robust enough to trust on the belt, shift after shift.
The new platform can run on new and existing CP Group systems, as well as on standalone AI or NIR product installations. Tracing a performance drop back to specific equipment and settings requires CP Group controls. Recycleye has completed more than 70 live installations of AI-based vision and sorting systems since 2019, underscoring the growing demand for advanced technology in the recycling industry.
POINT Operator Intelligence™ is a significant step forward in the automation and optimization of MRF operations. By leveraging the experience of seasoned operators and integrating advanced technologies, CP Group aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of MRFs, contributing to a more sustainable future.