Technology to Improve Color Quality and Color Matching

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Consistency with Visual Inspections

Color Detection Using Human Vision

Color inspection is a critical part of various industries, from manufacturing to fashion, where consistency and accuracy in color are crucial. Humans have been the primary method for color inspection for many years, but this process has its challenges. This article will discuss the challenges of color inspection using human vision and highlight the benefits of using a color instrument such as Spectro 1.

A significant challenge of color inspection using human vision is that it is subjective. Humans have different color perceptions, leading to inconsistencies in color inspection. Additionally, humans are susceptible to fatigue and variations in lighting conditions, both of which can impact color perception. These factors can cause inconsistencies in color inspection, leading to errors in product quality and customer dissatisfaction.

Another challenge of color inspection using human vision is the inability to measure and quantify color accurately. The human eye can only detect color differences up to a certain point (Above 1.0 ∆E2000), making it difficult to differentiate between colors when they are close. This inability to quantify color accurately can lead to inconsistencies in a color inspection. Without quantifiable controls, these problems become magnified when multiple locations try to produce the same standard color.

Technology to Improve Color Quality

A Low Cost, Portable Color Inspection Solution

To overcome the challenges of color inspection using human vision, industries have adopted color instruments such as Spectro 1 to improve their operational efficiencies, reduce spillage, and lower product returns. Spectro 1 is a compact and portable color measurement device using advanced technology to measure and quantify color accurately. The device measures color using spectral data, which provides a more accurate and objective measurement than human vision.

One of the significant benefits of using Spectro 1 is its ability to provide consistent and accurate color measurement, regardless of the user’s experience or lighting conditions. The device uses advanced algorithms to ensure that color measurement is consistent, objective, and accurate, reducing the risk of errors in product quality.

Spectro 1 also offers a range of features, making it a valuable tool for color inspection. The device connects via Bluetooth to the Spectro by Variable mobile app, making it easy to use, even for those new to color measurement. Additionally, Spectro 1 is portable, allowing for on-site color measurement, making it an ideal tool for industries that require color measurement in multiple locations.

New Way of Inspecting Color

Deploying Color Matching Devices Across the Value Chain

Traditional benchtop spectrophotometers have been around for several decades to solve the challenges of color inspection using human vision. These machines are costly and must run on desktop computers, limiting them to fewer buyers who can afford this equipment across their production facilities and supply chain. Still, they are required for color laboratories to maintain very tight tolerances with their standard product colors [Learn more about how our Spectro 1 aligns to a traditional benchtop].

With Spectro 1 being a fraction of the price of benchtop spectrophotometers, more companies can deploy this technology across their organization to improve color consistency and accuracy. By adopting Spectro 1, businesses can reduce the risk of errors in product quality and increase customer satisfaction, ultimately leading to better business outcomes.

Overall, the adoption of Spectro 1 can significantly improve color quality control and color match consistency, making it a valuable investment for businesses looking to enhance their color quality improvement processes. Spectro 1 provides consistent and accurate color measurement, reducing the risk of errors in product quality and customer dissatisfaction. Spectro 1 is a valuable tool for industries that require precise and objective color measurement at an affordable price point.