Traditionally, visual or physical standards were the backbone of quality assurance. But as markets globalize and product iterations accelerate, those physical samples no longer meet the demand for consistency and speed.
X-Rite Incorporated announced it has signed a definitive Assets Purchase Agreement to acquire certain software and firmware assets of Rutherford Graphic Products (RGP), LLC (USA), a U.S.-based provider of closed-loop press automation solutions for packaging converters.
Cloud-based digital color management solutions improve communication of colors between brands and suppliers. They integrate all phases of color management—from creation to production assessment—through a single, effective platform.
Color in manufacturing is essential for product integrity and consumer trust, going beyond visual appeal to require measurable consistency. Despite improvements in measurement tools, many manufacturers face challenges with color variation, leading to rework and approval delays.
X-Rite Incorporated announced the launch of the CiF3200 imaging spectrophotometer, designed for color measurement of small, odd-shaped, multi-colored, and highly reflective items.
As the world moves toward LED adoption, brands, manufacturers, and suppliers need to carefully evaluate how this shift will impact their products, particularly regarding color.
The transition to LED lighting impacts color perception and quality control, requiring manufacturers to adapt their processes to ensure consistency and address issues like flare and metamerism under different lighting conditions.
As brands and their suppliers adopt digital workflows to help accelerate product ideation and reduce waste, companies need to go beyond color and digitize both color and appearance characteristics.