Der ökologische Fußabdruck von Textilien und Mode ist außer Kontrolle geraten. Gemäß Angaben des  National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), “tragen Textilfabriken weltweit zu einem Fünftel der Wasserverschmutzung bei und arbeiten mit etwa 20.000 Chemikalien, von denen viele krebserregend sind“. Stoff, der in einer Fabrik gefärbt wird. Bild mit freundlicher Genehmigung von NRDC.org.   Ein Problem, das jeden betrifft Wussten Sie s...

April 12, 2023 by X-Rite Color

If ensuring color consistency is part of your job description, you’ll want to learn more about PantoneLIVE. Our customers report that it helps them get products to market an average of four times faster! PantoneLIVE is an end-to-end, digital color communication ecosystem that helps everyone involved in a packaging workflow visualize and communicate color. It shows which colors are achievable, and which are not, across everything from flexible packaging to corrugated board. And, since the digital...

March 15, 2023 by X-Rite Color

When all of final production packaging comes together on the store shelf, it’s a brand’s moment of truth. Do the stand-up pouches, overwraps, and corrugated POP displays match? How close is the color to its standard? We know you spend so much time and money designing, proofing, sampling, printing, and shipping… so where does the color go wrong? Is it an issue with accuracy, consistency, or both? Package designs come together on the shelf. Here you see pouches, labels, cartons, and corrugated wit...

March 15, 2023 by Cindy Cooperman

Was passiert, wenn Sie mehr als 2.000 Markenfarben in einer komplexen globalen Verpackungslieferkette verwalten und kontrollieren müssen? Das wird ganz schön kompliziert! Obwohl es einfacher erscheinen mag, eine neue Farbe zu kreieren als Datenbanken oder Ordner bzw. Mappen mit Farb-Drawdowns nach der am besten passenden Farbe zu durchsuchen, wird es später problematisch. Denn dann ist die Bibliothek so groß, dass Sie sie nicht mehr verwalten können. Einer unserer Kund...

March 15, 2023 by Cindy Cooperman

Gerade mal 2 bis 7 Sekunden nehmen sich Kunden oft nur Zeit, um ihre Kaufentscheidung für ein Produkt zu treffen. Das ist der viel diskutierte und in zahlreichen Studien untersuchte „Erste Moment der Wahrheit“. Farbmanagement-Lösungen für Druck- und Verpackungsanwendungen von X-Rite zeichnen sich durch hervorragende Qualitätskontrolle, zuverlässige Farbrezeptierung und hohe Automatisierung aus.     In diesem „Ersten Moment der Wahrheit&ldqu...

March 15, 2023 by Cindy Cooperman

Denken Sie bei dem Wort „Apfel“ an Rot, Grün oder Gelb? Was machen Sie, wenn Sie ein Kunde mit einer Beschreibung, die nicht konkret genug ist, um eine bestimmte Farbe bittet? Erfahren Sie, wie etwas scheinbar so Einfaches wie Farbkommunikation bestimmen kann, ob Ihr Farbprogramm gelingt oder scheitert. Ein Bild sagt mehr als tausende Worte, doch Worte allein malen keine tausend Bilder. Wenn es um Farbe geht, drehen sich die Gespräche oft im Kreis. Meist bittet jemand um e...

March 15, 2023 by Cindy Cooperman

Wie bei Ihnen stehen auch bei uns Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit ganz oben auf der Agenda. Bei der Entwicklung von Textilien wird der Faktor Farbe jedoch häufig außer Acht gelassen. Die Digitalisierung der textilen Lieferkette und die Anwendung von Farbmanagement in jeder Phase zahlen sich letztendlich durch höhere Farbpräzision, schnellere Produktion und weniger Ausschuss aus. Mit über 60-jähriger Erfahrung als Anbieter von innovativen Lösungen für ...

March 13, 2023 by X-Rite Color

Jeder, der für Druckerzeugnisse und Verpackungen verantwortlich ist, weiß, dass sich einige Farben, wie Orange, nur mit CMY-Druckfarben nicht reproduzieren lassen. Oft kommt beim subtraktiven Farbdruck eine vierte Farbe, nämlich Schwarz (K), hinzu. Da C+M+Y aufgrund von Unreinheiten in den Druckfarben C (Cyan), M (Magenta) und Y (Gelb) ein schmutziges Braun erzeugen, entsteht durch die Zugabe von echter schwarzer Druckfarbe die Farbtiefe, die CMY allein nicht erreichen kann. Zud...

February 10, 2023 by Scott Harig

Um diese Zeit im Jahr ist das Internet immer voll von Top 10 Countdowns. Diese gute alte Tradition stammt aus dem Jahr 1940 – dem Jahr, in dem das Billboard-Magazin seine ersten Charts der meistverkauften Songs veröffentlichte. Seither sind viele auf diesen Zug aufgesprungen, um einen Blick auf die beliebtesten Trends des Vorjahres zu geben.   Seit 2016 veröffentlichen wir unsere meistgelesenen Blogs und freuen uns, dass Wissensthemen, wie Farbwahrnehmung, Toleranzberechnung...

December 28, 2022 by X-Rite Color

It’s important to ensure design intent is realized each time and everywhere a product appears. But with so many variables to impact print quality, how can brands utilize suppliers around the world and still achieve consistent color? Our X-Rite Pantone Packaging Color Experts have designed a series of consulting services and workshops to help you get the most from your print, packaging, plastic or textile value chain.   Offered both online and onsite, these interactive sessions i...

December 06, 2022 by Cindy Cooperman

High morale can make a tangible difference in the lives of your employees. According to Fast Company, employees with high job satisfaction sleep better at night, which leads to other healthy behaviors like eating well, working out, and better focus. These benefits of high employee morale roll over as advantages for the company, too. Healthy employees come to work more often and are more dedicated, creative and innovative on the job … which all improve the business outcome. As noted by Th...

November 28, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Farbe spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Auswahl unserer Lebensmittel. Viele Lebensmittel, wie Schweizer Käse, Erdbeeren, Brokkoli und Kartoffelpüree, sehen immer gleich aus. Schon beim ersten Bissen wissen wir genau, was uns erwartet. Doch was wäre, wenn Kartoffelpüree grün wäre? Würde es anders schmecken? Würden Sie es trotzdem probieren? Warum die Farbanalyse für die Lebensmittelindustrie so wichtig ist    In zahllosen Studien ging es da...

November 18, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Behaupten Sie, dass Farbe eine große Rolle spielt, wissen aber nicht warum? In Wahrheit ist der Faktor Farbe eine kritische Komponente beim Herstellungsprozess. Leider müssen viele Hersteller feststellen, dass die richtige Farbwiedergabe weitaus schwieriger geworden ist. Zudem fordern ihre Kunden (Markenartikler) die Einhaltung enger Toleranzen. Und zwar aus folgenden Gründen: Fortschritte in der Farbtechnologie, wie etwa Metallic-Verpackungen, Perlglanzlacke, individuell gestal...

November 01, 2022 by Cindy Cooperman

Farbmanagement ist ein Prozess zur Identifizierung und Charakterisierung jedes Geräts im Imaging-Workflow, um zu gewährleisten, dass alle Geräte die gleiche Sprache sprechen. Gemäß der Definition des ICC (International Color Consortium) sorgt ein Farbmanagement-Workflow – angefangen von der Erfassung über das Proofing bis zur endgültigen Ausgabe oder zum Ausdruck – für vorhersehbare, konstante, zuverlässige und wiederholbare Ergebnisse. B...

September 29, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Bei Änderung der Lichttemperatur ändert sich auch unsere Farbwahrnehmung. Wie in unserem letzten post, erwähnt, spielt Licht eine große Rolle bei unserer Farbwahrnehmung. Heute werden wir uns mit der Farbwissenschaft in der Fertigung und Fotografie befassen. Es geht insbesondere darum, wie sich die Reflexions- und Absorptionseigenschaften eines Objekts und die Technologie zur Betrachtung dieses Objekts auf unsere Farbwahrnehmung auswirken können. Reflektierend oder nicht reflektierend – da...

August 31, 2022 by X-Rite Color

As the range of substrates, inks, and printing technologies has expanded, so has the challenge of maintaining color quality for brands and printers. A workflow based on digital standards is the easiest way to achieve accuracy and consistency across shifts and sites, regardless of production requirements. Adding a quality control solution like ColorCert® to your workflow can boost your bottom line even more. What is ColorCert? ColorCert is a modular, job-based solution that streamlines color ...

April 26, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Da immer mehr Konsumgüterhersteller Programme zur Qualitätskontrolle von Verpackungen einführen, um Farbtoleranzen zu überwachen, benötigen Converter und Verpackungsdrucker Farbmesslösungen, die sich direkt in Berichtssysteme integrieren lassen. Unsere IntelliTrax2 Pro- und eXact Auto-Scan Pro-Scannerlösungen kombinieren die Leistungsfähigkeit unserer branchenführenden automatisierten Scangeräte mit der Leistungsfähigkeit unserer End-to-End-Softwarelösungen, um die Anforderungen von Markenherste...

April 06, 2022 by Christian Benz

When choosing a beverage product from the store shelf, consumers not only demand superb taste, but also consistency in the way the beverage looks to the human eye. Color and transparency are essential markers for quality - any imperfection can indicate contamination, impurities in the raw materials, or process variations caused by heating and oxidation. However, drinks like fruit and vegetable juice, beer, and blended cocktails are difficult for manufacturers to control during production. Natura...

January 21, 2022 by X-Rite Color

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January 19, 2022 by X-Rite Color

Last week Pantone announced the Pantone Color of the Year 2020 - Very Peri (PANTONE 17-3938). The Pantone Color of the Year announcement isn’t just important for designers. Since this color will set the stage for upcoming trends, brand owners should also take notice to capitalize on this trending color. Bring Very Peri to Market, Fast. Is Virtual Design the Answer? The fashion and apparel industry began embracing virtual design years ago. Luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Burberry, ...

December 14, 2021 by X-Rite Color

In einer perfekten Welt könnten Sie einen Druckauftrag nach Zuführung von Druckfarbe ausführen. Bedauerlicherweise vergeuden Flexo- und Tiefdruckereien jedes Jahr Druckfarbe, Bedruckstoffe und Druckmaschinenzeit, um die richtigen Farben zu erzielen. Obwohl technische Fortschritte die präzise Farbwiedergabe erleichtert haben, gibt es immer noch Variablen, die sich auf Farbe auswirken. In dieser dreiteiligen Serie nennen wir über zwei Dutzend Gründe für mögliche Farbfehler bei der Druckausgabe...

October 19, 2021 by Scott Harig

In einer perfekten Welt sollte man in der Lage sein, Farbe in die Druckmaschine zu geben, einen Auftrag auszuführen und Farbkonsistenz zu erreichen. Leider verschwenden Flexo- und Tiefdruckbetriebe jedes Jahr Farbe, Bedruckstoff und Druckmaschinenzeit bei dem Versuch, die richtige Farbe zu finden. Obwohl die Fortschritte in der Technologie es einfacher gemacht haben, Farbgenauigkeit zu erreichen, gibt es immer noch Variablen, die die Farbe beeinflussen. In dieser dreiteiligen Serie stellen...

October 18, 2021 by Scott Harig

In einer perfekten Welt könnten Sie einen Druckauftrag nach Zuführung von Druckfarbe ausführen. Bedauerlicherweise vergeuden Flexo- und Tiefdruckereien jedes Jahr Druckfarbe, Bedruckstoffe und Druckmaschinenzeit, um die richtigen Farben zu erzielen. Obwohl technische Fortschritte die präzise Farbwiedergabe erleichtert haben, gibt es immer noch Variablen, die sich auf Farbe auswirken. In dieser dreiteiligen Serie nennen wir über zwei Dutzend Gründe für mögliche Farbfehler bei der Druckausgabe. Ü...

October 18, 2021 by Scott Harig

Druck mit erweitertem Farbraum Durch immer mehr Produktvarianten und Lean Manufacturing (schlanke Produktionsprozesse) sind Druckverarbeiter und Verpackungshersteller gezwungen, schneller und kostengünstiger zu arbeiten. Für Markenartikler und Designer ist der Druck mit erweitertem Farbraum, auch Druck mit fester Farbpalette genannt, eine großartige Möglichkeit zur Spezifikation erzielbarer Farben. Druckverarbeiter und Verpackungshersteller können dadurch die Rüst...

October 16, 2021 by Mark Gundlach

Im Jahr 2020 mussten Hersteller ihre Arbeitsweise überdenken. Denn weltweit sorgte die COVID-19-Pandemie für ein Verbot von Reisen, die zur Freigabe von Prototypen notwendig sind, und verzögerte die Lieferung physischer Proben. Aus diesem Grund suchten viele Markenartikler nach Möglichkeiten zur Verwendung digitaler Farbproben, um die Produktion am Laufen zu halten, konnten jedoch nicht simulieren, wie eine Farbprobe auf einem Prototyp aussehen würde.   Die Desktop-...

March 16, 2021 by Matthew Adby

X-Rite Pantone has been working with Asda for several years, supporting the implementation of ColorCert, a digital color program to achieve time and cost savings and deliver brand presence and quality assurance on shelf. We recently published a case study that explains how digital color has helped Asda improve color and consistency scores by 200%. We encourage you to download the case study to learn more. With a tried and proven color management model in its Food and Non-Edible categories, Asda ...

January 22, 2021 by X-Rite Color

The Pantone Color of the Year announcement is always exciting. Not only does it set the stage for upcoming trends, it also provides brand owners and designers critical guidance for marketing and product development. However, those who are charged with manufacturing products and packaging with trending colors (like 2021's Ultimate Gray and Illuminating) know it doesn’t “just happen.” It takes time and effort to incorporate new colors. Whether you work in paints, plasti...

December 14, 2020 by X-Rite Color

The color of liquid is one of the most difficult things to control during production. But it’s important. Would you choose a bottle of juice or cleaner that is lighter in color than the other bottles on the shelf? What about cough syrup?     Liquid is hard to measure because it can range in transparency from translucent to opaque. It’s also hard to hold, and the measurement device can’t touch it or the optics and the sample will both be contaminated.   Today&rsq...

October 27, 2020 by Tim Mouw

Für große Hersteller von Konsumgüterverpackungen hat Nachhaltigkeit oberste Priorität. Nachhaltigkeit bedeutet, dass die Anforderungen unserer Umwelt und zukünftiger Generationen durch die Suche nach Möglichkeiten zur Ausschussreduzierung bei der Produktion berücksichtigt werden. Nachhaltigkeit setzt nicht nur sozial verantwortliches Handeln von Unternehmen voraus. Denn bei bewussten Kaufentscheidungen berücksichtigen die Verbraucher oft auch die Nachhalt...

October 15, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Recently we had the opportunity to sit down with Laura Guido-Clark, a consumer products designer of color, material, and texture. She has been dubbed an “Experience Consultant,” which reflects her interest and study of human reactions to the look and feel of new products.   Photo by Laura Flippen. We asked Guido-Clark to speak with us because we also appreciate the importance of color in our lives.   Q. What inspired you to pursue a career in color? A. When I wa...

September 01, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Whether you’re producing textiles, automotive parts, or plastic pieces, color needs to remain consistent or the final product will be rejected. Unfortunately, there are many ways for color errors to creep in during manufacturing. Creating and using accurate digital color standards is one way to combat these errors. Digital color standards can be used in software to specify and communicate color, formulate colorants and raw materials, and control color quality. They give brand owners peac...

August 03, 2020 by Tim Mouw

As the industrial plastics market grows increasingly competitive and demands more sustainable practices, manufacturers need new ways to formulate and produce accurate color faster, with less waste. Digital color standards are one of the most effective tools to bridge this gap. They also enable color work and communication from remote locations.   With digital color standards, brands and designers can set clear expectations with supply chains. In turn, suppliers can achieve color goals wit...

July 31, 2020 by Tim Mouw

Whether you work with plastics, coatings or textiles, you must consistently achieve in-tolerance color or your product could be rejected before it even makes it to the shelf or showroom.     This is especially true for brands that rely on off-site suppliers and manufacturers for raw materials and parts that come together at assembly, such as the plastic dashboard, fabric seats, and coated interior panels of a car. Even if each site produces in-tolerance color, it must be monitored an...

June 12, 2020 by Tim Mouw

Die COVID-19-Pandemie hat viele Branchen, auch die Textilindustrie, zum Stillstand gebracht. Durch Reiseverbote und Ausgangssperren sind sehr weit verzweigte, vernetzte Lieferketten dazu gezwungen, ihre Arbeitsweise zu überdenken.   Für Markenartikler, die bereits auf der Suche nach neuen Möglichkeiten zur präzisen Farbwiedergabe und schnelleren Markteinführung waren, könnte diese Situation eine Chance sein. Diese globale Pandemie kann dazu beitragen, dass die ...

May 19, 2020 by Bob Karpowicz

Reflective surfaces and metallic inks are very popular for printing and packaging applications. Consumers love the look; but for printers, these substrates and inks are expensive and make color control a challenge. Today we’re taking a look at the measurement options available for controlling these very marketable print and packaging applications to help printers and converters meet brand owner expectations and maintain the highest possible quality output. Sphere vs. 45°:0° - ...

May 07, 2020 by Mark Gundlach

No matter the industry, our customers are all working toward the same goal: Achieve accurate color and keep production moving. Even in the best conditions, color data can be a challenge to capture and share. COVID-19-related travel bans and social distancing guidelines are making it harder than ever.    Today we’ll share three easy ways to remotely share color data so you can achieve your color goals without shipping physical samples or making onsite visits. The Benefits of Digit...

April 30, 2020 by Tim Mouw

Appearance is more than just color. It’s an all-inclusive look at everything inherent to an object, including texture, gloss, transparency, translucency, and special effects like sparkle and shimmer. When viewed from different angles or under different lighting conditions, appearance effects can change our perception of color. That's why it’s important to control both color and appearance throughout design and development.  Durable goods brands use appearance effects to captur...

February 20, 2020 by X-Rite Color

Wenn es um unsere Farbwahrnehmung geht, lassen sich unsere Augen täuschen. Das liegt zum Teil an unserem „bescheidenen Gehirn“, das eine ungeheure Fülle von Informationen bestmöglich verarbeiten muss. Es kann auch mit unserer genetischen Veranlagung und Umgebung zu tun haben. Fakt ist: Jeder von uns hat eine andere Farbwahrnehmung. Die größte Auswirkung auf unsere Farbwahrnehmung hat auf jeden Fall LICHT.  Ohne technisch ins Detail zu gehen, hier nur ei...

January 14, 2020 by Tim Mouw

Inline-Farbmessung für die Papier-, Textil-, Kunststoff-, Coil Coating- und Glasindustrie Mit Lösungen von X-Rite für die Inline-Farbmessung können Hersteller in verschiedenen Branchen die präzise und konstante Farbgebung während der gesamten Produktion begutachten und die Einhaltung der ISO-Standards verfolgen. Inline-Systeme überwachen die Farbqualität während der Produktion und warnen das Bedienpersonal bei Farbabweichungen von der Spezifikation,...

December 02, 2019 by X-Rite Color

Fühlen Sie sich in einem Raum mit warmen, natürlichen Farben anders... ...als in einem weißen, sterilen Büro? Hat ein Gebäude jemals mit Ihnen „gesprochen“? Farbe ist ein fester Bestandteil unserer Welt Sie ist eine visuelle Sprache, die jeder versteht – eine Sinneswahrnehmung, die unsere Emotionen in vielerlei Hinsicht beeinflusst. Obwohl es oft unbewusst ist, spielt der Einfluss von Farben eine wichtige Rolle für Bautenfarben und -anstrichm...

November 19, 2019 by X-Rite Color

Die Übereinstimmung zwischen den Geräten ist ein sehr wichtiger Aspekt bei der Auswahl von Farbmessgeräten für Ihren Arbeitsablauf. Leider ist dies ein so technisches Thema, dass es schwer zu verstehen ist, was es bedeutet und warum es so wichtig ist. Das Ci7860 Tisch-Spektralfotometer hat eine durchschnittliche Delta E*-Spezifikation von 0,06 zwischen den Geräten, die es Marken ermöglicht, die präzisesten Master-Farbstandards zu erstellen. Heute wollen wir ...

October 03, 2019 by Mike Huda

Spectrophotometers are color measurement devices that measure color to ensure it remains consistent from the time it’s specified until final quality check. They can be used to measure everything from liquids and plastics to paper, metal, and fabrics for just about every industry.   Here Are Our Top Spectrophotometer Picks for 2019.   Best Spectrophotometer to Create Digital Standards Using a digital standard is the most accurate way to specify and communicate color, des...

August 16, 2019 by X-Rite Color

When choosing a food product, consumers demand consistency in both taste and appearance. While a lighter batch of oranges may still produce a delicious juice blend, a pale color can jeopardize USDA approval and leave consumers questioning the quality. Unfortunately for food and beverage manufacturers, the color of food – especially drinks like fruit juice and blended cocktails – is one of the most difficult things to control during production. Here’s why. 1. Liquid is hard to...

August 15, 2019 by X-Rite Color

There’s been a lot of research around the role color plays in how we expect food to taste. The fact is, we judge flavor by the color of the food or drink, even before the first taste. We expect red foods to taste sweet like strawberries or cherries. White should taste like vanilla, and green is probably limey and tart or minty. Color cues can even determine whether we take that first bite. Most of us won’t even consider trying a food like mashed potatoes or pumpkin pie if it is ...

August 12, 2019 by Tim Mouw

With so many requests for innovative bases, transparency, and special effects, formulating color for paint, coating, and plastic applications can be a challenge. To keep up, formulation software needs to be innovative, too. We recently launched version 10 of our Color iMatch formulation software, and it is our smartest version yet. It allows you to select cost-reducing parameters, such as lowest cost or fewest colorants, and will determine the best formula for your application. It work...

July 10, 2019 by Rich Knapp

Are you wasting too much time and money on incorrect color? Even if you use the best color measurement tools available, your color will still fail without quality control. Quality control (QC) means verifying the color you specify is the same color you manufacture, throughout production. Setting up a QC program can help you accurately communicate color with clients and suppliers, inspect raw materials before you begin working, and verify your color is correct before you ship.   Five Impor...

June 27, 2019 by Tim Mouw

As we move through spring and into summer, we’re revisiting Pantone Color Institute’s Spring/Summer 2019 Fashion Color Trend Report. This season’s report features the top 12 stand out colors as well as current takes on four classic neutrals.    Images extracted with permission from PANTONEVIEW Colour Planner Spring/Summer 2019.    According to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, “This new mindset underscores a...

June 10, 2019 by X-Rite Color

Farbfehler sind kostspielig. Zur Korrektur müssen Sie die Farbe im Labor neu rezeptieren lassen, einen Mitarbeiter zur Ermittlung des richtigen Farbtons beim Kunden abstellen oder die rezeptierte Farbe entsorgen und von vorne anfangen. Wie quantifizieren Sie den Verlust eines unzufriedenen Kunden – einmal abgesehen von den Kosten für den Zeit- und Materialaufwand? Fünf Schritte zur effizienten Farbrezeptierung   Mit den richtigen Tools und Verfahren ist die präzis...

May 29, 2019 by Rich Knapp

Hitting offset lithographic color targets isn’t always fast or easy. The manual process of measuring color bars and making ink key adjustments takes time and opens the door to operator error. Meanwhile, the press is running (and wasting) paper and ink. To achieve accurate and repeatable color, printers need to convert their printing operation to an efficient manufacturing process and drive efficiencies in all phases of their operation. For many, a closed-loop automated solution is the...

April 03, 2019 by Ray Cheydleur

Ihr Kunde hat Ihre letzte Lieferung aufgrund der Farbe reklamiert. Sie haben die Farbe vor dem Versand auf Einhaltung der Toleranz geprüft... Sie haben alles wie beim letzten Mal gemacht; die Farbe lag im Toleranzbereich... Also warum wurde sie jetzt abgelehnt? Diese Frage stellen uns Kunden immer wieder. Der gefürchtete „Fehlerstapel“ Farbreklamationen verursachen Ausschuss und höhere Produktionskosten. Leider tragen viele Variable zu der von Ihnen erstellten Farbe b...

March 07, 2019 by Tim Mouw

Wenn man die Funktionsweise des Farbmanagements verstehen will, benötigt man Grundkenntnisse über Systeme der additiven und der subtraktiven Farbwiedergabe bzw. Farbmischung. Beide Systeme nutzen nur einige Primärfarben zur Erzeugung einer großen Anzahl von Farben, des so genannten Farbraums. Die Methode ist allerdings unterschiedlich. In unserem Post Farbwahrnehmung Teil 1: Die Wirkung von Licht haben wir erklärt, dass das sichtbare Farbspektrum (was wir als Regenbogen bezeichnen) den Lichtwe...

August 10, 2018 by Tim Mouw

Closed-loop color can mean something different to different audiences. When I first think about closed-loop color control, I may think about the pressroom, where it is really just a question of integrating measurements directly from the press, adjusting them, measuring and reporting, offering a nice closed-loop system that adjusts, controls, and allows me to report the results. But that’s really only one small aspect. You can incorporate a loop from the ink room, for instance, and bring t...

April 02, 2018 by Ray Cheydleur

Warm weather is just around the corner and spring is in the air!   Fluffy yellow chicks…   Delicate pink tulips…   Soft green sprouts poking through the ground…   And, of course, spring M&M'S®! Advertisers target our springtime emotions through pastel colors. Pastels have a calming effect, and everywhere you look companies are using them to feed our desire to feel a bit of spring. Today we’ll take a look at the psychology of color, how marke...

March 19, 2018 by Shoshana Burgett

The two most common spectrophotometers are the 0:45 and the sphere (aka diffuse/8°). We get a lot of questions about which is the best choice. Here’s the difference in how these two devices measure color, and guidelines for when to use each. 0:45 In a “fixed geometry” or “single angle” device, the first number is the starting point of the light, and the second number is where the light ends up after the reflection off the surface of the sample. In a 0:45 ...

January 18, 2018 by Mike Huda

For over a decade omni-channel has been a term used to describe digital and physical marketing. While many have strived to achieve an omni-channel strategy, unifying the digital and physical customer experiences have been an ongoing challenge for marketers. However, that may be changing. Advances in augmented reality (AR) can help to bring these two worlds together. Over the next few years, I believe we will see significant adoption of AR technology by brands and retailers as a way to engage con...

December 19, 2017 by Shoshana Burgett

Using a light booth to visually judge color is a great start to a successful color evaluation program. It allows you predict how color will look under multiple light sources so there won’t be any color surprises when the light changes over the life of the product. Introducing a color measurement device to capture spectral data is the next logical step. For a really great color program, you need to use both a light booth AND a spectrophotometer. This dynamic duo offers benefits you can&rsqu...

December 18, 2017 by Mike Huda

If you work behind a paint counter, you know customers can surprise you with interesting and unique objects to color match. Many samples are relatively easy to measure, but when a customer shows up with a curved baseboard panel, a square of shag carpet, or a plush toy, things can get a little tricky. A few years ago, we learned just how challenging it was for our retail paint customers to color match unique samples. We took in a bag with textured and multi-colored items and asked the person behi...

December 04, 2017 by Tim O'Rourke

You think you’re doing everything right, but your color isn’t consistent. Why? Through the years, designers have used many tools to help them specify color. Color swatches, style guides and product prototypes have been effective, but with the advent of the digital world, these physical tools are no longer enough. To be efficient, designers need to be SPECIFIC. X-Rite Pantone President Ron Voigt recently published an article in MediaPost that explains why. To be effective, designers n...

November 17, 2017 by Cindy Cooperman

Appearance is more than simply color. It’s a comprehensive look at everything inherent to each unique material we come in contact with, including texture, gloss, transparency, and special effects. Each of these characteristics plays a part and has an effect on overall appearance and understanding in relation to a single material. Objects may have several elements that affect appearance, such as the material’s surface texture, construction, overall geometry and micro-surface. The environ...

October 24, 2017 by Thomas Meeker

Have you ever sent out a job that passed your inspection, only to have the customer reject it for out-of-tolerance color? You recheck the data and the instrument says the color passed the agreed tolerance… why is the customer saying it doesn’t? We get a LOT of these conflicting measurement calls in technical support. The solution is simple – document a color control program that clearly defines how to assess color, then make sure everyone (including your customer) follow...

September 08, 2017 by X-Rite Color

I spent a few years working in Paris, where the Seine River has played a pivotal role in the shaping of the city’s personality. As I stayed longer and got to know the city and its people better, one of the things that became clear to me was that the Seine River physically separated two distinct cultures of the city. Image courtesy of www.aparisguide.com The left bank, including the Latin Quarter, Montparnasse, and Sorbonne, is all about creativity, design and ideation. The right bank is more sop...

August 01, 2017 by X-Rite Color

If you recently invested in a spectrophotometer or colorimeter, you know there’s a lot more to learn about color measurement than just how to use your new device. To help you begin exploring the exciting world of color, we’ve compiled seven blogs that explain how to set up your color measurement device, care for it, and use it to its maximum potential. 5 Tips for Setting Up Your Spectrophotometer Using a spectrophotometer (“spectro” for short) to measure color doesn...

July 25, 2017 by Mike Huda

FUSE 2017 provided a wealth of valuable industry insight by showcasing how today’s brands are not only surviving, but thriving. While each scenario presented unique challenges and obstacles, one constant seemed abundantly clear:  brands must create a human connection between themselves and their consumers. Humanizing brands reinvigorates (or, in some cases, generates) a level of trust from consumers that is currently eroding. Speakers at FUSE highlighted a few specific examples of ways companie...

July 19, 2017 by X-Rite Color

In an effort to better understand YOU, YOUR business, and YOUR color challenges, we’re inviting you to be a part of the new X-RITE LAB. Our research and design teams are asking for YOUR input as we look for new and exciting challenges to solve. The X-RITE LAB is a group of professionals who are interested in voicing their color challenges and emerging as thought leaders. Regardless of industry, role, or years of color knowledge, we’re looking for individuals whose professional goals resonate wit...

June 30, 2017 by Shoshana Burgett

Spektralphotometer sind Farbmessgeräte zur Spezifikation und Kommunikation von Farbe und Überwachung der Farbpräzision während der gesamten Produktion. Spektralphotometer können nahezu alles messen – angefangen von Flüssigkeiten und Kunststoffen bis hin zu Papier, Metall und Stoffen. Markenartikler, Designer, Labortechniker und Qualitätskontrolleure in nahezu allen Branchen verlassen sich auf Spektralphotometer, um sicherzugehen, dass Farben von ihrer Spezifikation bis zur abschließenden Qualitä...

June 27, 2017 by Greg Stehn

With today’s complex cross-media campaigns, accurate profiling is even more important for managing customer expectations across the color supply chain. Our i1Pro 2 solutions help photographers, videographers, prepress and digital printers create profiles for the best color on monitors, scanners, projectors, printers, and online web-to-print submission tools. But with so many to choose from, how do you know which is the right tool for your color workflow? Whether you’re looking to add a new comp...

April 11, 2017 by Ray Cheydleur

It’s been said that everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten. Does this phrase ring true for print and packaging designers? In the spirit of spring, we attempted to use a simple childhood activity—dyeing eggs—to solve some of the most perplexing color issues facing the packaging designer/printer relationship.                 Here are three lessons to learn about color in print and packaging from our annual egg dyeing ...

April 06, 2017 by Shoshana Burgett

Consistent color is a journey. A few weeks ago I blogged about the most common pitfalls people run into when starting a color program… Wrong lighting Less-than-perfect color vision Inaccurate physical standards Inconsistent device color measurement …And introduced some inexpensive color tools to help overcome them.   But the journey doesn’t stop there. Even if you’ve been successfully managing color for years, advances in inks, dyes, and substrates are introducing new challen...

March 13, 2017 by Shoshana Burgett

At X-Rite Pantone, we pride ourselves on our ability to help customers specify, communicate, formulate, and produce consistent color. You’re probably familiar with our major markets, like plastics, industrial coatings, and print & packaging. You may also be aware of the more “common” things we measure, like paint, printed surfaces, and textiles. But, as you look for the emergency exit on a plane, watch a butterfly float by, or choose the freshest package of cheese from the ...

February 23, 2017 by Mike Huda

As we close out 2016, it’s time to look ahead to 2017 and the upcoming manufacturing trends that will influence how we do business in the New Year. With rapidly changing technology, it’s difficult to know exactly what’s coming next, but we can definitely make some predictions. Over the past year, I have interviewed many customers across a variety of manufacturing industries to learn more about their industry concerns, the design and manufacturing challenges they face, and the t...

January 09, 2017 by Shoshana Burgett

Our color measurement devices are used by designers, brand owners, formulators, printers, and manufacturers around the world. Ranging from portable handheld devices, to large benchtop instruments, to spectrophotometers mounted inline, they can measure just about anything to help formulate and maintain a perfect color match. Many of our customers, especially those in the paint industry, are asked to color match some pretty interesting things, and we love to hear about them. We recently asked 40 p...

December 28, 2016 by Tim Mouw

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time to reminisce… to celebrate our successes, and to explore areas that may need a little more attention in 2017. If color accuracy is on your list of things to improve, this article is for you. We’ve compiled a list of the blogs our readers found most helpful and interesting in 2016, so you can start working toward your goal of more accurate color in the New Year. Did your favorite blog make the list? Top 10 X-Rite Blogs of 2016 ...

December 13, 2016 by Tim Mouw

When you walk into a salon for a manicure or visit your favorite beauty products store, are you overwhelmed by the number of nail polish colors to choose from, but can’t actually find the color you want? This is a problem Ashley Morgan set out to solve. Morgan, who has a fine arts degree, has spent the last 15 years designing video games. She’s both creative and tech savvy. “I’m a nail polish advocate, and I don’t mind spending the time choosing a nail polish color,” she says. “But the availabl...

December 06, 2016 by Tim O'Rourke

When judging color, background can be a major distraction for the human eye. In fact, surrounding colors and patterns can actually change the perception of the color you’re trying to focus on. One of the wonderful things about color measurement instruments like colorimeters and spectrophotometers is that they can’t be distracted. They aren’t susceptible to variables such as fatigue, age or color vision deficiency. They aren’t even aware that a surround exists – they...

December 01, 2016 by Mike Huda

K 2016 begins today in Düsseldorf and runs through October 26th. As the #1 trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries, it’s a huge event featuring industry news, product demos, and networking. We’ll be in Hall 8b / Stand H65 showcasing our end-to-end X-Rite Pantone workflow solutions to help rubber manufacturers, compounders, masterbatchers, and converters get consistent color in a plastics workflow. Don’t miss your chance to speak with our color experts! (Here...

October 18, 2016 by X-Rite Color

We’re intrigued by color, and that’s no surprise. From starting conversations to subconsciously moving people to make decisions, color inspires and motivates people on a daily basis. As a company, we want to help our customers understand this impact. Through our work with artists, designers, brand owners, and manufacturers, we define and control color, and this event was a great opportunity to showcase this passion. That’s part of the reason we get so involved in ArtPrize as sponsors, volunteer...

October 14, 2016 by X-Rite Color

In color production, mistakes can happen anytime, anywhere… during specification, formulation, manufacturing, assembly, quality control, or (unfortunately) all of the above. Every mistake adds up to wasted time and materials, and stacking errors across a production workflow can get expensive very quickly. How can you stop this error stack from happening? If your job requires you to get color right, spectral data should be your best friend. One of our favorite eLearning courses to help customers...

October 06, 2016 by Mark Gundlach

Tim Mouw is our Manager of Applications Engineering & Technical Support for the Americas. Tim is so knowledgeable about the impact of color in many industries, and his stories always intrigue us. Tim has authored many X-Rite Pantone blogs, including: What is metamerism, and why should you care? Effective ways to measure reflective surfaces What’s sabotaging your sustainability efforts? 5 color evaluation pitfalls to avoid Why is controlling color so hard? We recently sat down with him to...

July 12, 2016 by X-Rite Color

Whether it’s using Munsell Color Standards or one of our many color measurement devices, X-Rite helps manufacturers around the world achieve accurate color. We talked to our support team to learn about some of the most interesting ways people have used our equipment to measure and control color. From archeologists to fur traders and gastroenterologists, here are a few of our favorites. In 2014, the city of Los Angeles used one of our handheld spectrophotometers to help remove more than 37 millio...

July 05, 2016 by X-Rite Color

For many of us, fun in the sun can lead to a summertime tan. The science behind this sun + skin interaction is melanin, a skin pigment our body releases to block the UV rays found in sunlight. The more time we spend in the sun, the more melanin is released, and the darker (or more freckled) our skin becomes. This shift in skin tone doesn’t matter for most people, but for prosthetic wearers even a slight change can be a big deal. Here’s how Royal Preston hospital in the United Kingdom is using co...

June 24, 2016 by Matthew Adby
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