Top Manufacturing Trends in 2025 The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift in 2025, driven by rapid technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and the need for greater agility. As manufacturers adapt to these changes, color accuracy and quality control remain critical to maintaining brand integrity, reducing waste, and meeting customer expectations. At X-Rite, we’re uniquely positioned to help manufacturers navigate these trends with confidence. According to indu...

What’s the Difference Between a Light Booth and a Lighting Box? When it comes to achieving consistent lighting for color evaluation, photography, or product display, two tools often come up: light booths and lighting boxes. While they may sound similar, they serve different purposes and are designed for distinct use cases. In this post, we’ll break down the key differences between the two and help you decide which one is right for your needs. What Is a Light Booth? A light booth&mdas...

Color Matching Machines for Retail Paint Solutions In the world of retail paint, precision in color matching is crucial. Having the right tools to ensure accurate color matching can make all the difference. Enter the color matching machine—a revolutionary tool that ensures your paint colors are consistent, vibrant, and true to your customer's vision. What is a Color Matching Machine? A color matching machine is a device designed to measure and match colors with high precision. These mach...

X-Rite Video Gallery- Your Ultimate Resource for Color Education Welcome to the X-Rite Video Gallery Whether you're a novice or an experienced professional, the X-Rite Video Gallery offers in-depth color education and practical training to enhance your color management skills. Our carefully curated collection of videos provides valuable insights and expert tips designed to help you master color accuracy and optimize your workflow. In this blog, we'll highlight five must-watch videos that sho...

The Need for Industry Standards for Visual Color Evaluation in Retail LED Lighting In the retail industry, lighting is a critical factor that influences how products are perceived by customers. However, the lack of standardized LED lighting poses significant challenges that can impact both retailers and consumers. Inconsistent Color Reproduction One of the primary issues with the absence of standardized LED lighting is inconsistent color reproduction. Different LED lights can produce varying co...

自動車業界で分光測色計がないと起こりうる5つの問題 分光測色計は、自動車業界、特に自動車の色彩管理において不可欠なツールです。これらの高精度な機器は、塗料の色を正確に一致させ、自動車の仕上げに必要な基準を満たすことを保証します。 分光測色計がなければ、車両の塗装作業の品質、効率、そして全体的な満足度に影響を与えるいくつかの問題が発生する可能性があります。 問題が発生する可能性がある 5 つの点は次のとおりです。 1. 不正確な色合わせ 問題：自動車業界における最大の課題の一つは、車両の修理や再塗装において完璧な色合わせを実現することです。 分光測色計がなければ、照明、塗装の経年劣化、メーカーのカラーコードの違いにより、塗装の正確な色合いを一致させることが難しくなります。 結果：元の塗装部分と再塗装部分で顕著な色の差が生じ、車両の美観を損なうだけでな...

The Future of Color Consistency: LED Lighting Solutions for Industry Standards For years, fluorescent bulbs have been a mainstay in industries requiring accurate color assessment, but their downsides are becoming increasingly hard to ignore. These lights require warm-up time and may distort color accuracy, both of which lead to production delays and translate into higher sample costs.  More importantly, fluorescent bulbs contain hazardous materials like mercury, complicating their disposal...

Why Backward Compatibility in Spectrophotometers Is Key to Consistent Color If you’re here, chances are you rely on a benchtop spectrophotometer to keep your color quality on point. From textiles and plastics to paint, coatings, and more, these high-precision instruments are critical to maintain consistency in your processes. At X-Rite, we engineer our spectrophotometers to perform reliably for years, even in the toughest environments. But no instrument lasts forever, and eventually, an ...

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電機・電子機器に含まれる特定有害物質の使用制限に関するEU指令の最近の改定により、2025年2月24日までに、特殊用途向けの多くの蛍光灯に適用されている水銀に関する、現行の適用除外が撤廃されます。これらは、EU REACH規則の条項 2(b)(4)-Iで定義されています。適用除外撤廃後、欧州では、この適用除外に基づく蛍光灯のテクノロジーを含む新しい機器の販売は出来なくなります。 現在、エックスライト製の標準光源装置 SpectraLight QCに搭載されている蛍光灯は、このカテゴリの適用除外に該当します。　この規制に対応するため、当社は欧州におけるSpectraLight QCの販売を2025年2月24日以降停止しますが、適用除外撤廃後もサービスと交換部品でのサポートは規制の対象とならないため、販売を継続いたします。 この決定を受けて他の地域の国々も、欧州の規制に合わせると予想されます。近い将来、市場ではあらゆる種類の蛍光灯の販売が禁止されるでしょう。 こうした規制強化と、それに伴う蛍光灯製造の縮小により、蛍光灯の供給と調達はより厳しくなり、サプライヤーは蛍光灯の生産を集約しています...