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Color

Color Measurement 1x1 - Color Difference Equations - Blackness Measurement - Visual Color Control Light Booth - Color & Texture Measurement - Multi-angle Color Measurement

Find answers to these questions:

• What are the basic building blocks of color measurement?
• Advantages of weighted color difference equations
• What influences visual color evaluation using a light booth?
• Why is color measurement of BLACK a challenge and how to interpret BLACKNESS indices?
• How can color, gloss and 3D structures / grains be objectively evaluated?
• How to objectively measure effect finishes with 6-angle color, sparkle and graininess

Color Data Analysis

Objective measurement data is only the first step on the path to color harmony. The second step is how best to evaluate and interpret the large amount of color data for further optimization.

Find answers to these questions:

• How to define color tolerances and set Pass/Fail limits?
• How to share digital standards among the global supplier chain?
• How to organize test series in projects and save in a SQL database?
• How to set-up organizers for a standardized measurement procedure?
• How to analyze production data in SPC charts?

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Physical Properties

Abrasion - Adhesion - Film Thickness - Hardness and Flexibility - Rheometry and Viscosity

Learn more about:

• What is the best solution for my application?
• Practical guides to evaluate physical properties
• Sample preparation a key factor to achieve reliable results
• References to international standards
• What is the precision and variation of the test method?

Non-Destructive Testing Solutions with Ultrasound

Handheld Paint Thickness Gauge for Multi-Layer Measurement

Find answers to these questions:

• Why do I need to measure coating layer thickness?
• How does ultrasound measurement work?
• What makes ultrasound film thickness measurements unique in the industry?
• Which applications exist?