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
Gli spettrofotometri sono strumenti eccellenti per misurare i campioni rispetto ai loro standard di colore per confrontare le differenze, ma può essere difficile ottenere un colore preciso per prodotti di forma irregolare come liquidi, plastica, lattine e polveri. Progettiamo una varietà di accessori e componenti - chiamati anche "rigs & jigs" - per molti dei nostri strumenti per aiutare a misurare forme e dimensioni non comuni. Accessori e componenti per spettrofotometri da ba...
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
Consegnare il colore sbagliato può essere molto costoso. Per correggerlo, devi riportarlo in laboratorio per effettuare una nuova formulazione, inviare personale presso la sede del cliente per riapplicare la vernice, oppure eliminarlo e cominciare da capo. In aggiunta al costo del tempo e dei materiali sprecati, come quantificheresti la perdita di un cliente insoddisfatto? Cinque passaggi per una formulazione efficiente Con gli strumenti e i processi giusti, i lavori vengono svolt...
Posted May 29, 2019 by Rich Knapp
