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Spectrophotometers Help Create Color Consistency in Beeswax
Posted on by Marissa A.
Industries that use raw beeswax need to test the wax for color consistency in order to produce quality products. Image Source: Shutterstock user P-fotography Raw beeswax is a key ingredient in a wide range of popular products, from lipstick to candles. However, to create products from beeswax, manufacturers have to ensure that the wax is […]
Color Spectrophotometers Are Essential For Creating Accurate Medical Test Strips
Posted on by Marissa A.
Medical test strips provide users with important information about their health. Image Source: Shutterstock user memorisz Medical test strips must be as accurate as possible to be effective, as even subtle color inconsistencies between the strip and the color-coded test package could have negative consequences for the person using the strip. For example, if someone […]
SMART Technology Enhances Color Analysis of Granular Roofing Materials
Posted on by Katrina C.
Measuring the color of roofing granules with traditional spectrophotometers can present a number of challenges that impede accuracy and efficiency of analysis. Image Source: Shutterstock user Unkas Photo Roofing granules require rigorous analysis to determine the final color and appearance of the product. Continual monitoring of pigmentation throughout production and stability testing ensure consistent product […]
Spectrophotometers Facilitate Mass Production of High-End, Realistic Dolls
Posted on by Essa A
Some high-end dolls are so realistic, they’re virtually undisguisable from the real thing. Image source: Picsea on Unsplash Reborn Babies and other hyper-realistic silicone dolls have made a splash in the world of high-end doll collecting as of late, with many people paying top dollar to obtain these hard-to-find toys.1 Manufacturers of these dolls are […]
The Best Methods for Measuring the Color of Caustic Liquid Chemical Samples
Posted on by Marissa A.
Liquid chlorine presents unique challenges to the color measurement process due to its caustic nature. Image Source: Shutterstock user StacieStauffSmith Photos Caustic liquids play many critical roles in our lives, whether in the form of pharmaceuticals, automotive chemicals, or everyday cleaning products.1 For example, many swimming pools are disinfected with liquid chlorine, even though this […]
Addressing the Challenges of Control Color Quality in Textured Food Samples
Posted on by Essa A
Measuring textured food samples can prove to be a challenge for food manufacturers. Image source: Yvens Banatte on Unsplash In the food industry, texture is a common concern. Combined with color, texture is an essential component of how consumers will perceive your products, guiding purchasing decisions and sensory experiences. Unfortunately, textured foods can present unique […]
Using Hitch Standardization to Ensure Color Consistency Across Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sites
Posted on by Marissa A.
Large-scale pharmaceutical companies benefit from using Hitch Standardization because these calculations help ensure product color consistency across multiple lab locations. Image Source: Shutterstock user Intarapong If you’ve ever purchased your favorite brand of over-the-counter medication while you’re on vacation, you know that brand-name pills, powders, and liquids often look exactly the same no matter where […]
Why Using a Spectrophotometer with a Small Footprint Could Benefit Your Lab
Posted on by Marissa A.
A spectrophotometer with a small footprint can streamline your color quality control process. Image Source: Shutterstock user DRogatnev Are you performing color quality control from a small lab? Do you test your products in a hazardous environment? Or, do you merely want to improve your overall color quality control protocol? If so, you may consider […]
Challenges in Spectrophotometric Color Measurement: Working with Hot Liquid Samples
Posted on by Helena K.
Powder and crystalline samples may require liquification to ensure color measurement accuracy. Image Source: Shutterstock user easyshutter Measuring the color of liquids can be an important part of creating aesthetically pleasing products and ensuring proper formulation. From beverages to beauty products, pharmaceuticals to petrochemicals, spectrophotometric color measurement plays an essential role in quality control. However, […]
Testing Very Small Samples of Rare or Expensive Dye Could Significantly Lower Manufacturing Costs
Posted on by Marissa A.
Some natural dyes are rare and difficult to manufacture in mass quantities, making them more expensive to produce. Image Source: Shutterstock user Nik Merkulov Centuries ago, Tyrian purple, a reddish-purple dye made from the fluid of murex shellfish, was the most expensive fabric and paint dye in the world at over $19,000 per pound in […]
Spectrophotometers Work to Eliminate Unappealing Color and Haze in Tooth Whitening Solutions
Posted on by Essa A
At-home tooth whitening kits remove surface stains to reveal bright, white teeth. Image Source: Shutterstock user Josep Suria While the color of one’s teeth may appear to be the only concern when it comes to tooth whitening kits, the color of the solution itself can actually play a significant role, as it plays a major […]