COLOUR MEASUREMENT | TECHNOLOGY
Data from the unit is sent wirelessly or by cable to a computer.
Users have the option to connect CM-17d or CM-16d to its SpectraMagic NX2 colour manage- ment software which provides a customisable screen display and a wide range of functions for operating and transferring data sent by the unit to a computer for further analysis. The software lets users display data lists and create colour difference and spectral graphs to assist in colour manage- ment, especially when judgment based on numer- ous values and indicators is required. The company offers its optional Wavelength Analysis & Adjustment (WAA) software tool for both new CM-d models that ensures higher measurement reliability and accuracy by checking and correcting for sensor deviation or shifts in colour measurement.
Predictive measurement Instrumentation specialist X-Rite said the develop- ment and implementation of innovative digital colour management hardware and software solutions that help to minimise physical prototyp- ing are achieving precise compounding and masterbatch formulations from the start. These measurement technologies which generate physically accurate digital specifications are then able to monitor colour accuracy at each step from formulation to production to quality assurance to reduce time and rework by preemptively address- ing colour discrepancies. The latest hardware and software iterations
address a range of increasing complexities to the formulation process, including the use of biode- gradable polymers, bio-based plastics, recycled materials, and additives which can influence a product’s final colour. Identifying and correcting colour drift quickly, enabling on-the-fly colour correction, and communicating the material data seamlessly are goals being achieved. Appearance is another increasing concern, especially in industries such as automotive and electronics, with colour measurement suppliers now required to gauge additional characteristics such as the surface finish, curves, edges, levels of transpar- ency, and texture such as a grain to identify colour issues and determine how a moulded material looks to meet tolerance, before production begins. Last year, X-Rite extended the capabilities of its
MA-T12 multi-angle handheld spectrophotometer and its Pantora desktop software to measure and visualise a broader range of materials including plastics, said Thomas Meeker, 3D Solution Architect for the Pantone division of X-Rite.
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Left: X-Rite showed its MA-T12 spectropho- tometer and Pantora desktop software at NPE 2024
At NPE 2024, Meeker demonstrated the ability
of the MA-T12 and Pantora desktop software to quickly generate a virtual prototype by leveraging spectral and imaging data to render a 3D model. The company’s Appearance Exchange Format (AxF) module for Pantora provides a vendor-neutral file format to convey all appearance attributes digitally, enabling a full-scale digital mock-up that can incorporate special effects. AxF is used within Pantora to simulate how colour, appearance and translucency can be visualised on 3D objects and forms under different lighting conditions. AxF can be used with a variety of CAD, PLM and
3D rendering solutions and used in product design, development production manufacturing, sales, and marketing, and provides a way to capture, store, edit and communicate complex material character- istics using numerical data throughout the digital design workflow, Meeker said. X-Rite has sold approximately 30 MA-T12 units since the latest iteration was launched last year, Meeker said. The company is focusing on the creation of more predictive models, as well as further enhancing 3D capabilities. The company will unveil new or enhanced light booth designs later this year, which include LED, fluorescent halogen, and incandescent lamp versions.
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