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Nice Ride: Spectrophotometric Instruments and Color Matching in the Automotive Industry
Posted on by Ken Phillips
Recently, I was in the market for a new car. I scoured reviews, watched safety testing videos, and compared fuel efficiency to finally arrive at the perfect vehicle. I was sure this was the one for me and headed to online forums to try to get a sense of maintenance costs. What I found there […]
The Perfect Smile: Using Spectrophotometry and Color Measurement to Evaluate Cosmetic Dental Products
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Cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic dental procedures have exploded in popularity over the past decade as people increasingly seek to perfect their smiles. As more advanced products to enhance the appearance of teeth enter the marketplace, spectral analysis is playing a vital role in evaluating the effectiveness of cosmetic dental products and develop best practices. While spectrophotometric technology has long […]
The Difference in Color and Appearance: Measuring Both with Spectrophotometry
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Our world is painted with a mix of colors that come in both natural and manufactured hues. Chances are nearly every item you can see at this moment has been carefully evaluated and tested to meet specific color standards using spectral analysis. For decades, spectrophotometry has been developing to meet higher levels of precision, and […]
In the Eye of the Beholder: Using Color Measurement to Influence Perception of Nutritional Value
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As the benefits of healthy living become increasingly evident, public interest in nutrition has exploded. From cleanses to low-carb to gluten-free diets, people care more about crafting carefully considered diets more than ever before. When it comes to choosing from the vast array of foods available on the market, visual appearance can profoundly impact consumer […]
A Perfect Pairing: Applying Spectrophotometric Measurement to Alcohol Content in Beverages
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Consumers rely on accurate claims by liquor manufacturers in order to make informed decisions regarding the type and quantity of alcoholic beverages consumed. For example, wine with 17% alcohol content may not be a prudent choice for a dinner party where guests expect to linger over several bottles. Similarly, a whiskey connoisseur may have very […]
The Effect of Texture: Ensuring Accurate Color Measurement Through Integrated Height Measurement
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Over the past few months, I’ve been renovating my house, and while the structural design elements came easily, I struggled with choosing a color palette. After looking through hundreds of photographs of kitchen cabinets, I finally found something I could imagine living with for the next 10 years and downloaded a color identification app to […]
Fast, Easy, Effective: Utilizing Spectrophotometers to Measure Color Pigment Content in Plastics
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Plastics come in a wide array of colors and must undergo various steps of processing to achieve desired results. Measuring color pigment throughout each processing phase is important for maintaining consistency and avoiding product rejection due to color discrepancy. Spectrophotometers allow for the continual monitoring and analysis of color pigments to ensure consistency throughout the […]