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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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What Is UV Control in Color Measurements? 

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Ken Phillips

Ultraviolet (UV) controls are an essential component of color measurement. By using UV technology, you can measure how your products look in variable brightnesses and degrees of sunlight. From bright summer days to dimmer indoor environments, UV controls allow you to ensure you see your product exactly how your customers perceive it. UV controls are […]

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Spectrophotometry vs. Spectroscopy

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Ken Phillips

Spectrophotometry vs. Spectroscopy Spectrophotometry and spectroscopy are undoubtedly similar words — however, these terms are not interchangeable. While spectrophotometry and spectroscopy deal with related concepts, they focus on different scientific interactions and outcomes to gain varying insights. Through this guide, you’ll learn about the difference between spectrophotometry and spectroscopy, their basic definitions and the instruments […]

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Specular Component Included (SCI) vs. Specular Component Excluded (SCE)

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Ken Phillips

In various color measurement applications, you may notice that the apparent lightness of a sample differs based on its glossiness. For example, the color of a glossy blue object seems more vivid than a rough-textured object of the same hue. Two samples with different surface textures can be viewed as different colors. Spectrophotometers measured the […]

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What Is the Difference Between Spatial and Spectral Resolution?

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Ken Phillips

Spatial and spectral resolution in remote sensing are both critical for specific applications. Both are advanced geospatial technologies with critical uses in geoimaging and other applications. However, spatial and spectral resolution are not the same. Learn more about how these two resolution methods work and which one is optimized for your applications. Spatial vs. Spectral […]

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Chroma Meter vs. Spectrophotometer

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Ken Phillips

For diverse industries and biopharmaceutical applications, color measurement is critical to ensuring the safety and quality of products. Two color measurement devices that industries may use for these requirements are a spectrophotometer and a Chroma meter. While these devices have some general applications in common, their measurement methods and uses have some key differences. Which […]

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Benefits of Portable Color Measurement Devices

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Ken Phillips

As you manage production uniformity and optimized processes, maintaining consistent color standards for your products is critical. Wherever production is happening, you need to ensure color output for your products remains the same to keep your brand recognizable and demonstrate product quality. If you’re looking for trusted solutions for consistent color measurement in diverse environments, […]

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