Color control matters in electronics industries
Color control is a critical aspect of the electronics industry, impacting both functionality and aesthetics of electronic devices.
Why Color Control Matters:
- Visual Appeal: Consistent and accurate color is essential for creating visually appealing electronics that attract consumers. Deviations in color can make a product look cheap or malfunctioning.
- Brand Identity: Specific color palettes can become synonymous with a brand. Consistent color application reinforces brand recognition and builds trust with consumers.
- Display Performance: In displays (phones, TVs, monitors), accurate color reproduction is crucial for delivering a realistic and enjoyable user experience. Poor color control can lead to distorted images and eye strain.
- Functionality: In some cases, color plays a functional role. For example, LEDs used for signaling or status indicators rely on precise color control for clear communication.
Achieving Color Control:
- Material Selection: Electronics manufacturers select materials with consistent color properties, such as plastics, metals, and coatings.
- Color Measurement: Instruments like spectrophotometers and colorimeters are used to measure the color of materials and components at various stages of production.
- Color Matching: Manufacturers strive to match colors across different components and batches, ensuring uniformity throughout the final product.
- Process Control: Manufacturing processes are monitored and adjusted to minimize color variations. This might involve controlling factors like temperature, pressure, and curing times.
- Calibration: Display calibration ensures the displayed colors accurately represent the original source.
Benefits of Effective Color Control:
- Improved Product Quality: Consistent color contributes to a higher-quality perception of the product.
- Reduced Production Costs: Minimizing color variations reduces scrap and rework, leading to cost savings.
- Enhanced Brand Reputation: Consistent color application strengthens brand identity and consumer trust.
- Improved User Experience: Accurate color reproduction in displays leads to a more enjoyable user experience.
Challenges in Color Control:
- Material Variations: Even high-quality materials can exhibit slight color variations.
- Manufacturing Processes: Slight fluctuations in temperature, pressure, or other factors can affect color consistency.
- Human Perception: Color perception can vary slightly between individuals.
Solutions to Color Control Challenges:
- Advanced Color Measurement Instruments: Utilizing high-precision instruments allows for more accurate and consistent color data.
- Color Management Software: Software tools can help manage color data throughout the supply chain, ensuring consistency across components and manufacturing locations.
- Standardized Processes: Implementing strict quality control procedures and standardized manufacturing processes minimizes color variations.
Conclusion:
Effective color control is a crucial element in the electronics industry. By implementing the right strategies and utilizing advanced technologies, DS Technology & Services Sdn Bhd can ensure consistent, high-quality color in their electronic products, leading to improved customer satisfaction and a stronger brand image.
CM-5 SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Standalone multi-function top port spectrophotometer for color measurement in reflectance and transmittance sample
CM-36d SPECTROPHOTOMETER
New benchtop CM-3600A spectrophotometer with horizontal alignment for reflectance color measurement. Ideal for solid and translucent sample. Application such as textile, plastics, ceramic, paint etc.
CM-36dG SPECTROPHOTOMETER
New 2-in 1 benchtop CM-36dG spectrophotometer with horizontal alignment, unsurpassed technology and outstanding performance. The first benchtop model offer measurement of both color and gloss in a single measurement. CM-36dG spectrophotometer can measure reflectance and transparent color sample. Application i.e. textile, pulp and paper, cosmetics, ceramic etc.
CM-36dGV SPECTROPHOTOMETER
New 2-in 1 benchtop CM-36dG spectrophotometer with vertical alignment, unsurpassed technology and outstanding performance. The first benchtop model offer measurement of both color and gloss in a single measurement. CM-36dGV spectrophotometer can measure reflectance and transparent color sample. Application i.e. textile, pulp and paper, cosmetics, ceramic etc.
CM-3630A SPECTROPHOTOMETER
The CM-3630A spectrophotometer with vertical alignment, unsurpassed technology and outstanding performance capable to measure whiteness and color in the Pulp & Paper industry in perfect accordance with ISO recommendations.
CM-3700A SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Top of the range spectrophotometer with the highest accuracy and repeatability even at low reflectance / transmittance color measurement
CM-25cG SPECTROPHOTOMETER
2 in 1 Spectrophotometer with simultaneous measurement of both color and gloss. User friendly with high IIA and repeatability.
CM-25d SPECTROPHOTOMETER
New single aperture portable spectrophotometer. Built with d:8º geometry in horizontal design. Measure both SCI and SCE simultaneously.
CM-26d SPECTROPHOTOMETER
New dual aperture portable spectrophotometer. Built with d:8º geometry in horizontal design. Measure both SCI and SCE simultaneously.
CM-26dG SPECTROPHOTOMETER
New dual aperture portable spectrophotometer measure both color and gloss simultaneously. Built with d:8º geometry and 60° gloss measurement in horizontal design. Measure both SCI and SCE color as well gloss simultaneously.
CM-600d SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Single aperture portable handheld spectrophotometer with vertical alignment and sphere geometry.
CM-700d SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Dual aperture (MAV and SAV) handheld portable spectrophotometer with vertical alignment and sphere geometry
CHROMA METER CR-400
User-friendly, portable colorimeter with unmatched ruggedness & application flexibility. CR-400 is the successor for CR-300. It is more compact, more powerful and versatile than ever.
CHROMA METER CR-410
User-friendly, portable colorimeter with unmatched ruggedness & application flexibility. CR-400 is the successor for CR-300. It is more compact, more powerful and versatile than ever.
CHROMA METER CR-5
Benchtop colorimeter for measuring the color of solid, pasty granular and liquid samples either in reflectance or transmittance. Economical and user-friendly with large color LCD screen.
COLOR READER CR-10PLUS
Portable, handheld and battery powered color reader. The CR-10Plus is an affordable compact colorimeter for fast and easy color control.
COLOR READER CR-20
Easy-to-use, lightweight & affordable colorimeter. Ideal for entry level absolute color measurement and inspection
GLOSS METER UG-60A/60CT/60S
Uni-gloss 60A. 60° angle gloss measurement. A successor to UG-60Plus. New available model UG-60CT (close tolerance) and UG-60S (small measurement area)
MULTI GLOSS METER MG-268A
Multi-Gloss 268A with three gloss angle 20°/60°/85°. A successor to MG-268Plus. Ideal for matt to mirror gloss finishes application.
NOVO GLOSS 60-KM
60° Gloss meter. Easy-to-operate and compact in design. Ideal for medium gloss finishes application. Conform to ISO, ASTM, DIN and JIS standards.
RHOPOINT IQ-S 20/60/85
IQ-S Gloss meter is a cost effective portable goniophotometer that is not only measuring gloss but is also capable to quantify effect such ad DOI (orange peel) and Haze.
NOVO GLOSS 60° GLOSS METER
Ultimate instruments for all general gloss measurement application
NOVO GLOSS TRIO 20°/60°/ 85°
Novo Gloss Trio ideal for matt to high gloss finishes
NOVO GLOSS 20°/60°/ 85° TRI-GLOSS
Novo Gloss Tri-Gloss 20°/60°/ 85° gloss meter features haze measurement to ASTM E430 ideal for matt to mirror gloss finishes
NOVO GLOSS FLEX 60° GLOSS METER
Ideal for small surface area such as curved and hard to reach surfaces area. Enhanced accuracy measurement of matt finishes.
NOVO CURVE 60°
Benchtop model for small and curved surface area. Suitable for all general gloss measurement applications
IQ FLEX 20°
Single angle gloss meter with built-in DOI/RIQ and Haze (reflectance haze) measurement. Suitable for measurement of small and curved surfaces. Custom adapter for the measurement of non-flat surfaces. Conform to standard ISO 2813, ASTM D523, ASTM E430, ISO 13803
RHOPOINT IQ 20°/60°
Dual gloss IQ glossmeter include DOI (orange peel) and reflectance haze measurement. Conform to Standards ISO 2813, ISO 7668, ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, DIN 67530, JIS 8741, JIS K 5600-4-7
RHOPOINT IQ 20°/60°/ 85°
Trigloss IQ glossmeter with DOI (Distinctness Of Image), RIQ (Reflectance Image Quality), RSPECS, Haze (Reflectance haze measurement). Conform to Standards ISO 2813, ISO 7668, ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, DIN 67530, JIS 8741, JIS K 5600-4-7
Overhead Luminaires
GTI’s multi-source overhead luminaires are the key component when configuring an industry compliant large sample viewing area. GTI overhead luminaires are available in two versions. GLE-M luminaires and GLL-e luminaires
MiniMatcher Systems
GTI MiniMatcher Systems are compact in design. It is ideal for the viewing of cosmetics, coatings, consumer goods, ink, packaging, fashion, and more. The ASTM D1729 compliant MiniMatcher series is available in five standard models.
ColorMatching Systems
GTI ColorMatchning Systems are design to assist color inspector to evaluate and communicate color with absolute confidence. GTI’s Color Matching Systems comply with industry standards including ASTM D1729, SAE J361, ISO 3668, and BS-950 Part 2, and are supplied with a certificate of product conformance (NIST traceable).