Seed Counting and TKW by Image Analysis

Seed Counting and TKW by Image Analysis

MARViTECH GmbH is a German manufacturer of equipment for seed breeding and seed processing. They offer solutions for counting and analysis of almost every kind of seed. The sysems have been used worldwide for more than 20 years. There are two instruments for quickly calculating 1000-grain weight (TGW), MARViN ProLine (seeds from 0.8 mm) and MARViN CompactLine (Seeds from 0.2 mm).


MARVITECH has been selected by more than 300 prominent plant breeders and research institutes. MARVIN is more than a counter. Biometrics of each grain (length, width and area) can also be determined.


Grain counting and TGW, using your own scale/balance and computer, are calculated simultaneously in 3 seconds. MARViN works on grains, protein crops, oilseeds but also very small seeds, such as vegetables. It measures different species without any adjustment, just select from the menu.


All data (images and results) are saved and can be processed with a spreadsheet program (Excel or similar). This link takes you to a video showig how it works. The system is not complicated, reliable and easy to work with,


The system is simple, reliable and easy to work with.

Benefits of the product:

• Counting and simultaneous determination of TGW.

• Own computer and scale/balance used - lower investment cost.

• Speed: Result after 3 seconds.

• Also measures grain biometrics with the same instrument.

• Easy to use: No adjustment needed; everything is already programmed (no adjustments at all between 2 species).

• Solid and reliable, easy maintenance.

• Precision: Tests performed by expert confirm the accuracy of  MARViN.

• All results and images are saved automatically and can be used in any spreadsheet program.


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