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K 2022: X-Rite demonstrates advanced color measurement solutions for a sustainable plastics workflow

1:40 min Additives
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC will showcase the latest color measurement advancements for a sustainable plastics workflow at K 2022, October 19-26, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company will highlight how an end-to-end digital color lifecycle can help improve color communication, prototyping, formulation, production, and quality control for an efficient workflow that delivers predictable color results while reducing waste and rework.

“In the X-Rite booth, attendees will learn how connected color solutions help advance the plastics industry towards its goal of digital transformation and sustainability,” said Matthew Adby, Product Management Director, X-Rite. “Using the latest color measurement devices and software, companies can replace or minimize physical phototyping with 3D virtual representation, better utilize recycled or biomaterials, achieve accurate formulation the first time, and monitor color accuracy throughout production to catch and correct color drift early. Not only does this help streamline production, but it’s good for our planet.”

In the X-Rite booth located in Hall 8B, Stand A73, attendees will see color technology and digital solutions for every stage of the design to production process.

Design – Build digital color palettes, specify accurate colors using both physical standards and digital solutions, and share digital color data across the global supply chain. Products include PantoneLIVE™, Pantone® Connect and Pantone Matching System™.

Visualization – Bridge the gap between physical and virtual prototyping by leveraging spectral data to render original color and texture onto a 3D model using X-Rite PANTORA™ software. Brands and suppliers can economically and sustainably present a range of color and appearance options on a virtual replica and evaluate the surface, curves, edges, and levels of transparency to identify color issues before production begins.

Specification – Create digital color standards for reproduction using the latest spectrophotometers. Learn which measurement device is best for your workflow, how to set realistic color expectations, and establish a spectral data audit trail for quality control.

Formulation – Develop a new color using the most advanced formulation software. Color iMatch intelligently processes color data to provide optimal initial color matches, reduces wasteful formulation attempts, and can formulate color using leftover and recycled materials.

Production – Maintain stable color in production using inline color measurement systems that monitor color on the line and automatically make corrections without operator intervention.

Quality Control – Compare and analyze production color to the standard ensuring it stays in tolerance from formulation through shipment. Learn how to identify color drift before it becomes an issue.

X-Rite at K: Hall 8B

www.xrite.com

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