Abstract: A material application and analysis device may comprise at least one analysis device for optically monitoring at least a first material application and a second material application, and a material application element for applying the second material application to a substrate provided with the first material application at least in sections. The material application element is arranged between a first radiation source and detection device assembly and a second radiation source and detection device assembly, wherein by the first radiation source and detection device assembly the first material application is detectable and wherein by the second radiation source and detection device assembly the second material application is detectable. Furthermore, first image data are processed and second image data are processed, and the processed first image data are evaluated with respect to a physical parameter and the processed second image data are evaluated with respect to a geometrical parameter.

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting containers, in particular, beverage containers, may comprise at least one conveyor belt for transporting a multitude of containers, an identification device for identifying a decor on each container conveyed on the conveyor belt, wherein selection data can be generated by the identification device depending on the respective decor present on a specifically detected container, and a selection device for repositioning individual containers on the conveyor belt depending on the respectively identified decor. The selection device forms a continuous track and has shifting means for shifting the identified containers. The continuous track extends along the conveyor belt in a selection region, and the individual shifting means in the selection region can be accelerated to the same speed as the conveyor belt by means of a transport device, thereby being adjacent to a specific and previously identified container.