Dear customers,
at BYK-Instruments, innovation is our number one priority. As part of our continuous development, we have updated our slogan and key visual "THE OBJECTIVE EYE" to better represent our expanding portfolio and our dedication to digital solutions for objective quality control.
In line with the spirit of innovation, we are introducing exciting new products: a unique color formulation software for effect coatings to even match-from-scratch, a non-contact micro-gloss 2 for automated online gloss applications, a new portable color meter, and the new BYK viscometer CAP.
In PROMOTION, you can expect attractive special offers that are easy on your budget, and in NEW FACES we are happy to introduce new BYK-Instrument team members who will be happy to support you.
And as usual in KNOWLEDGE, something completely different, but still colorful: "Pretty Pink – From Powdered Wig to Power Suit".
Your BYK-Gardner Team
NEW BYK-match Software for Effect Finishes
Our new color matching software BYK-match is the perfect software tool to optimize and digitalize your color formulation process. By combining a powerful color engine with AI-driven pigment selection, it is now possible to formulate even complex effect colors.
Automated Gloss Measurement
With the micro-gloss 2 ROBOTIC, you can now perform 100 % gloss control in the production process – even contact-free. The micro-gloss 2 XS model allows for precise measurements on the smallest surfaces (2 x 4 mm), making sure they seamlessly fit into the overall design of your product.
Contact us for more infoColor Quality Issues but limited Budget?
Take the pole position for a live demonstration of the NEW color2go portable color meter. Color & 60° gloss in one – high-tech LED technology for excellent performance – compact horizontal design – intuitive operation with icon-based touchscreen - available July 2025.
Register for a free demoNEW Viscometer – byko-visc CP
The byko-visc CP Cone and Plate viscometer allows for the precise determination of the absolute viscosity of materials using minimal sample sizes. It can measure and predict the performance of your samples closer to the conditions in your manufacturing or application process such as spreading of paint on a wall or flowing of a polymer melt inside a pipe.
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First Generation PELT Gauges are Ready for Retirement
Since its introduction in 2001, the µP301 and 501 series PELT gauges have revolutionized film thickness measurement by providing multi-layer film thickness data – non-destructive and with highest precision using innovative ultrasound technology. The production of the PELT models: µP301, µP301HE, µP501, µP501A and µP502 were discontinued in 2015. Since most components are now obsolete, we would like to inform you that we can no longer guarantee repairs or recertification services.
Its successors, the BYK-PELT 3 and BYK-PELT 5 series, are smaller and faster and work with our new high-frequency BYK transducer technology. Now, you can reliably measure ultra-thin layers down to 5 µm, and their higher sensitivity makes low contrasting film layers easier to discern. All the new BYK-PELT gauges are compatible with smart-chart software to facilitate data analysis with SPC control charts.
Special trade-in offer for your old µP301 – 501 model: 10% discount
Valid until September 30, 2025
Request a trade-in quote
We bring C O L O R into your Day!
Do you no longer want to look at a white wall in the office or laboratory? Then the NEW color poster from BYK-Gardner is just right for you. Not only does it look good, but it also helps to refresh your color knowledge and keeps important topics in front of you at all times:
- What does a ΔE color difference of 1 mean?
- How do I interpret deviations in color and lightness correctly?
- What do I need to consider when selecting a color difference method?
Curious? Get your free copy today...
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Color Development and Color Control at Suzuki
Color harmony is a challenging task. When developing a new color, new tolerances need to be established which should correlate with our visual perception. Suzuki and BYK-Gardner developed together a new color and effect system consisting of a new ΔESuzuki equation for multi-angle color change and ΔS equation to evaluate the influence of sparkle and graininess. The BYK-mac i with the new Suzuki color and effect system is the instrument of choice used to control color harmony at Suzuki and their suppliers.
Find out more about Suzuki’s unique candy-like blue color development: Hamamatsu City is Suzuki’s head office and is surrounded in three directions by the sea, river and lake…
Pretty Pink – from Powdered Wig to Power Suite
Few colors have undergone as many transformations throughout history as pink.
From a symbol of male sophistication in the Rococo era to a style-defining fashion color of the modern age, pink has never been merely girlish.
But how did one color come to embody such contrasts?
Where does pink originate – and why does it continue to captivate us today?
Dr. Sebastian Wagner – Product Manager Physical Test
Dr. Sebastian Wagner joined our BYK-Gardner family in April 2024 and just a year later, he introduced his first "baby": The byko-visc CP.
As a PhD chemist, he not only has a passion for sophisticated analysis, but his eye for quality and detail also shines through in his love for fine cuisine. Sebastian creates dishes that could easily come from top gourmet hotspots.
We are thrilled to have him on our team and look forward to many exciting projects together.
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