The XpeCAM® X02 is a state-of-the-art spectral imaging system designed for non-destructive art conservation and restoration analysis. With a spectral range of 350 to 1200 nm (UV-VIS-IR), it enables a detailed examination of underdrawings, pigment mapping, layer structures, and detecting restoration history. Its lightweight, portable design, coupled with interchangeable lenses and dual automatic/manual modes, makes it an essential tool for conservators, scientists, and art historians seeking precision and efficiency in their artwork analysis.
Enhance your conservation strategies with cutting-edge spectral technology specifically designed for cultural heritage preservation and museum objects. The XpeCAM® X02 not only enhances the documentation process – before, during, and after conservation efforts – but also ensures greater clarity and efficiency at every stage.
Since the 1990s, multispectral imaging (MSI) has become invaluable for conservators, scientists, archaeologists, and art historians in studying and analysing cultural heritage objects. This powerful tool is increasingly recognized for its ability to survey collections in ways that reveal the hidden details of materials, utilising a range of wavelengths that go beyond the visible spectrum. As a non-invasive technique, multispectral imaging not only allows for rapid and efficient data capture but also facilitates in-depth analysis and meticulous documentation.
Despite its advantages, traditional spectral imaging can be time-consuming, requiring extensive expertise, sophisticated analytical tools, and substantial resources for data generation. XpeCAM® X02 solves these challenges by offering an intuitive, all-in-one solution specifically designed for conservation professionals and scientists. With features like automated processing, intelligent analytics, and a user-friendly interface, it streamlines data acquisition and analysis, making advanced spectral imaging more efficient and accessible.
The system comprises three key components: the XpeCAM® X02 multispectral imaging camera (Article No.: 5577000), the Lampa set with Master and Satellite Lamp (Article No.: 5577020), and the AI-powered XpeCAM® X02 Platform-software for the XpeCAM® X02 Premium Version (Article No.: 5577030). With its portability, automation, and intelligent analytics, XpeCAM® X02 enhances precision in conservation, making advanced spectral imaging more efficient and widely accessible.
Traditional MSI is often limited to 400 - 1000 nm, restricting its effectiveness. XpeCAM® X02, complemented by the LAMPA illumination system, expands the range to 350 - 1200 nm (UV-VIS-IR), enabling deeper analysis and revealing hidden details.
Conventional systems struggle to distinguish between closely related materials. XpeCAM® X02, with 30 filters, ensures precise pigment and material identification.
Traditional MSI requires complex, time-consuming manual analysis. XpeCAM® X02 automates this process with AI and machine learning, making spectral analysis faster and more accessible. Upgrades are currently being developed to support compatibility with institutional standards such as CHARISMA, which is already in application at international institutions like those involved in Multispectral Digitisation with CHARISMA, enhancing workflows in cultural heritage applications.
Before image capture, XpeCAM® X02 performs a fully automated calibration using a specially designed XDRT target. During this process, the camera settings are optimized to ensure accurate colour reproduction and high-quality spectral data, without the risk of overexposure. The system is designed for speed, reliability, and a smoother workflow.
While traditional methods rely on text with occasional illustrations, XpeCAM® X02 prioritizes image-based documentation complemented by text, ensuring a clearer, more intuitive record of conservation work.
Users can switch between automatic and manual operation, offering flexibility to adapt imaging conditions based on conservation needs.
XpeCAM® X02 supports interchangeable lenses, allowing for image acquisition at various scales – from detailed close-ups to larger sections – ensuring flexibility in analysis.
XpeCAM® X02 provides access to a cloud-based platform that streamlines data processing, pigment classification, and material mapping through artificial intelligence. Users can efficiently manage conservation projects, from documentation to intervention tracking, while AI automates pigment mapping and condition assessments.
The platform organises spectral data into a structured gallery, generates detailed reports and allows real-time collaboration, enabling seamless project sharing and co-working. This enhances workflow efficiency, saving valuable time for conservation professionals.
XpeCAM® X02 is designed for ease of use in various settings. Its lightweight, portable design enables convenient on-site analysis in museums, galleries, and heritage sites, allowing assessments without the need to transport fragile artifacts.
XpeCAM® X02’s non-invasive technology minimizes costs by eliminating physical sampling and reducing reliance on laboratory analysis. Its rapid imaging capabilities enable quicker data collection and analysis, supporting timely conservation decisions.
XpeCAM® X02 is a cutting-edge multispectral imaging solution with several key applications, particularly in art conservation, documentation, art history, archaeology, heritage management, and academic research. By combining high-resolution imaging, AI-powered analysis, and cloud-based automation, XpeCAM® X02 enhances the documentation, restoration, and study of cultural artifacts. Its non-invasive approach ensures the safety of delicate objects while providing deep insights into material composition, pigment distribution, and condition monitoring.
Ideal for conservators, scientists, curators, art historians, and researchers, XpeCAM® X02 streamlines workflows, improves conservation efficiency and fosters public engagement through scientific imaging. Whether used in museums, conservation labs, heritage sites, or educational settings, XpeCAM® X02 is revolutionizing how we analyze and preserve cultural heritage.
XpeCAM® X02 enables conservators to analyze paintings, murals, and artifacts noninvasively without the need for physical samples, identifying original materials, underdrawings, and past interventions. It detects overpainting, examines varnish layers, and provides automated pigment classification for informed restoration decisions.
With high-resolution multispectral imaging, XpeCAM® X02 enhances the documentation process before, during, and after conservation work; it generates detailed visual records, maps pigment distribution, and analyses material composition, improving efficiency and data accuracy in cultural heritage studies.
XpeCAM® X02 delivers high-quality imaging for precise condition reporting of museum objects before, during, and after exhibition loans. By ensuring consistent and standardized documentation, it simplifies the tracking and comparison of changes over time, ultimately enhancing artifact preservation and risk management.
Researchers and art historians benefit from XpeCAM® X02’s non-invasive analysis, revealing artistic techniques, material composition, and historical contexts. Technology supports detailed documentation while deepening our understanding of cultural heritage.
XpeCAM® X02 reveals hidden details of artworks, improving museum experiences through interactive demonstrations, live presentations, and social media engagement. By showcasing scientific imaging techniques, it enhances public appreciation for art conservation and preservation.
Lens and acquisition area
XDRT: A4 and A3
Automatic mode
Manual mode
Discover how XpeCAM® provides a complete solution for artwork documentation and analysis:
Join the 2024 XpeCAM® Webinar Series on AI-assisted multispectral imaging for cultural heritage preservation:
Professor Charis Theodorakopoulos demonstrates how XpeCAM® revealed a lost medieval painting at Hexham Abbey → watch here.
Spectral Imaging for Art Conservation Sara Ferreira, Director of Conservation at Portugal’s oldest conservation company, uses XpeCAM® Multi-Spectral Imaging to examine 12 early 18th-century paintings from Igreja de Santa Cruz do Castelo de São Jorge, a historic Lisbon church that survived the 1755 tsunami.
These saintly portraits are revealing hidden layers, past restorations, and centuries-old secrets through the power of XpeCAM® and innovation.
