X-Rite Incorporated is presenting its latest color measurement and management innovations at the European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 25-27 in Nuremberg, Germany.

At Hall 4, Stand 566, X-Rite will demonstrate how paint and coatings manufacturers can accelerate color formulation, ensure accurate color matches on solid and effect paints, and reduce costly rejections while enhancing part-to-part harmony and approvals.

“As the paint and coatings industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, our solutions help manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver consistent, high-quality colors,” said Matthew Adby, product management director, X-Rite.

“At ECS, we’ll introduce Autura, our new cloud-native software built specifically to formulate effect finishes in paints and coatings,” added Adby. “This latest innovation helps fast-track color formulation, optimizes recipe and specification management, improves the evaluation of special effect paints and coatings, and supports sustainability goals by minimizing correction steps and reducing waste.”

At ECS, X-Rite will feature advanced solutions to support manufacturers and suppliers during each step of the workflow.

Color Formulation & Visualization for Effect Finishes
• Autura Cloud-Native Software: Streamlines color formulation for effect finishes using a cloud-native, serverless software ecosystem. Objectively predicts color matches to select the right pigments within 2-3 correction steps compared to an average of 7.
• MA-T12 Portable Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer: Enables true communication and visualization of effect finishes to ensure consistent product appearance across supply chains.
• PANTORA Software: Create a digital twin of effect finishes for 3D rendering and digitally communicate appearance and material data such as color, gloss, and texture without shipping physical prototypes. Integrates with X-Rite measurement devices, Judge LED Light Booth, and supports all leading CAD applications through AxF files.

Color Formulation for Solid and Transparent Finishes
• Color iMatch Formulation Software: Delivers exceptional match performance, reduces wasteful formulation attempts, and improves productivity with advanced automation.
• Ci7860 Sphere Benchtop Spectrophotometer: Ensures industry-leading inter-instrument agreement and repeatability for precise color results on opaque, transparent, translucent, and brightened samples.

Production & Quality Control:
• Color iQC Software: Monitors color from specification through material suppliers, manufacturing and assembly mixing and industrial production, with tools to help automate color control.
• MetaVue VS3200 Non-Contact Imaging Spectrophotometer: Ensures accurate color measurements of liquid coatings, pastes or powders without contamination using digital on-screen targeting.

Inline Color Measurement:
• ERX145 Spectrophotometer with ESWin Software: Measures and monitors color and gloss on coil coating production lines to ensure color stays within tolerance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Visual Assessment:
• New Judge LED Light Booth: Accurately assess and evaluate color under standard LED light sources, aligning with EU regulations and the global shift toward efficient, sustainable lighting solutions.