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What Are TAPPI Color Standards?

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Paper and paperboard products must comply with stringent industry standards. TAPPI is an organization that provides a forum for paper industry professionals such as engineers, scientists, managers and academics to access and share knowledge and suggest process improvements regarding paper and pulp applications. What Is TAPPI? The Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry […]

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Lab, RGB and CMYK – Color Spaces Explained

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Color spaces are ways to organize colors into specific categories. A color space can be arbitrary, where colors recognizable in the physical world are assigned swatches and names, or have a mathematical organization plan. Color spaces are conceptual, and they help you understand the types of colors a device can produce. What Are the Types […]

Posted in Applications, Color and Appearance Theory

What Spectrophotometer Is Best for Your Industry?

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Color spectrophotometers are used to measure sample color and their specific applications span across all industries ⁠— from food to chemicals to plastics. With so many diversified fields, it’s vital that you secure the instrument that delivers the most value for your individualized needs. A reliable spectrophotometer should have various capabilities and features to produce the […]

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What Is Non-Contact Spectrophotometry?

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Accuracy and efficiency are crucial in the realm of color measurement. With non-contact spectrophotometry, you can optimize instrument performance and precision, leading to accurate results for even the most challenging samples. What Is Non-Contact Spectrophotometry? Non-contact spectrophotometry combines spectrophotometry with color imaging procedures to characterize highly complex materials. Like standard spectrophotometry, non-contact spectrophotometry facilitates the […]

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Summer Time Colors for Clothing Industries

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Ken Phillips

If you work in the clothing industry, you know the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest clothing trends. You want to produce garments in the most eye-catching colors of the season to attract consumers looking to stay in style with the most recent fashions and keep your company credible and relevant. You can learn […]

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Spectrophotometer Best Practices

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Spectrophotometers are invaluable to many industries, delivering the color consistency necessary to streamline supply chain efficiencies and maximize product quality. The key to ensuring optimal instrument performance and color measurement quality is knowing how to properly maintain a spectrophotometer. Best Practices for Taking Care of Your Spectrophotometer Spectrophotometers must undergo the proper routine maintenance to […]

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Understanding Certified Color Standards Across All Industries

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Since color influences product quality, safety and costs, consistency is important, establishing the need for international color standards. Certified color standards are composed of electrophotographic reflectance data that combines a master electronic standard and visual reference to ensure consistent colors across materials. International Color Standards There are several color standard charts for reference: RGB: The red, green, blue (RGB) […]

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