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...
Posted February 20, 2020 by X-Rite Color
Managing color throughout production is always a challenge, but advances in color technology, like the metallic, shimmer, and pearlescence effects designed to capture consumer attention, are taking the frustration to a whole new level for quality control managers. This is especially true when producing parts that must match at assembly, such as the metal panels for a home appliance or the painted side mirrors for a vehicle. Special effects are tricky to control because our perception can c...
Posted January 14, 2020 by Tim Mouw
Les spectrophotomètres sont d'excellents outils pour mesurer les échantillons par rapport à des standards de couleurs afin de comparer les différences, mais il peut être difficile d'obtenir une couleur précise pour les produits de forme irrégulière comme les liquides, les plastiques, les boîtes de conserve et les poudres. Nous concevons une variété de pièces détachées et d'accessoires - égaleme...
Posted October 02, 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...
Posted August 16, 2019 by X-Rite Color
Expédier la mauvaise couleur coûte cher. Pour la corriger, vous devez ramener le produit au laboratoire pour sa reformulation, envoyer un collaborateur pour reprendre la teinte sur le site du client, ou encore tout recommencer. Outre les dépenses liées aux pertes de temps et de matériel, comment quantifier la perte d’un client mécontent ? Une formulation efficace en cinq étapes En utilisant les bons outils et processus, vous pouvez tr...
Posted May 29, 2019 by Rich Knapp
