EXPLORING COLOR AND INNOVATION IN CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING
Singapore, 14 November 2025
Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore, together with our partner Centasia Co., Ltd., was delighted to participate in the 51st Science and Technology in Thailand (STT51) Congress, held on 12 November 2025 at Chulalongkorn University. Organized by SCICCA, the symposium carried the theme “Color in Cultural Heritage – Bridging Tradition and Innovation,” bringing together researchers, scientists, and professionals to explore how technology continues to enrich the study and preservation of cultural heritage.
Introducing Hyperspectral Imaging in Cultural Heritage
Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) is an advanced, non-destructive imaging technique that captures information across hundreds of spectral bands beyond the visible spectrum. Each pixel in a hyperspectral image contains detailed spectral data, enabling precise identification of materials, pigments, and surface conditions that are invisible to the human eye.
In the field of cultural heritage, HSI has become an invaluable tool for art conservators, museums, and researchers. It enables pigment analysis, material differentiation, and detection of underdrawings or retouchings — providing scientific insights that aid in the preservation and authentication of priceless artworks and artifacts.
Demonstrating Innovation at STT51
Various Specim’s Hyperspectral Imaging solutions, including Specim FX10 and FX17 hyperspectral cameras, were showcased at the STT51 Congress. Attendees also had the opportunity to experience live demonstrations of these hyperspectral imaging solutions during the workshop session. This session illustrated how hyperspectral imaging can reveal subtle information about pigments and materials, enhancing the understanding of an artwork’s composition and conservation needs. Our teams worked closely to engage participants, provide technical insights, and discuss the wide-ranging possibilities of applying hyperspectral imaging in research and preservation.
A heartfelt thank you to all participants and organizers for their enthusiasm and collaboration. Together, we continue to explore how advanced imaging technologies can bridge tradition and innovation, enabling the preservation of cultural heritage for generations to come.
About Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore Pte Ltd
Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Inc, is a leading provider of industrial color and light measurement solutions. Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore serves the industry in more than 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific region with qualified Distributors.
Konica Minolta’s Sensing Business offers various products and solutions in the fields of light source color measurement and object color measurement based on the optical technologies developed from its former camera business. The products and solutions offered by Konica Minolta contribute to the quality and productivity at the customers’ manufacturing sites, with many of its color measurement instruments being de-facto standards. Notably, Konica Minolta has more than 50% share in the global market for display image quality measurement and inspection (estimated by Konica Minolta) and has a solid presence as the market leader.
Konica Minolta has actively promoted investments to strengthen its competitiveness. In 2012, the company acquired Instrument Systems GmbH (Germany), which develops high-end optical measuring instruments and has an outstanding track record in the high-performance measurement of displays and LED lighting devices. In 2015, the company acquired Radiant Vision Systems, LLC (U.S.), which excels at high-resolution 2D measurement instruments for displays, image processing software, and automatic appearance inspection systems. In 2019, the company acquired Eines Systems (Spain), a market leader in automobile visual inspection. Most recently, the company acquired Specim, Spectral Imaging Ltd. (Finland), a leading company in the field of hyperspectral imaging (HSI).
Konica Minolta remains committed to developing its measuring instrument business as a market leader with high value-added products and solutions that enable high-precision measurement of light and color for the ever-growing ICT, automobile, and materials supplier fields. The company strives to continue providing new customer value that surpasses the human eye in the areas of “safety,” “security,” and “hygiene” to contribute to the solution of global social issues.
Ng Wei Hua
Konica Minolta Sensing Singapore Pte Ltd
+65 6563 5533
weihua.ng@konicaminolta.com
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