Windows 10 Support Has Ended: What You Need to Know Windows 10 End of Support: What It Means for Your Business Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. This means no more security updates, patches, or technical support—leaving systems running Windows 10 increasingly vulnerable to security threats and compliance risks. If your business relies on legacy software or hardware, now is the critical moment to plan your upgrade path and ensure your operations remain ...

In today’s global supply chain, brand suppliers are under constant pressure to deliver products that meet strict color standards, regardless of where or how they are produced. The key to achieving this consistency lies in the performance of benchtop spectrophotometers—specifically, their inter-instrument agreement and repeatability. What Is Inter-Instrument Agreement? Inter-instrument agreement refers to how closely two spectrophotometers of the same make and model can replicate a c...

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...

Five Important Components of a Quality Control Program Step 1: Quantify Color with a Spectrophotometer Human vision is subjective—terms like “a bit brighter” or “slightly darker” are open to interpretation. That’s why spectrophotometers are essential. These instruments measure color by analyzing how light transfers through or reflects off a surface, producing a spectral reflectance curve—essentially a color’s unique fingerprint. This data-driven ...

従来の品質管理プロセスがグローバルブランドにとってもはや通用しない理由 繊維製造の世界では、品質管理 (QC) は単なるチェックポイントではなく、ブランドの約束です。アディダスやH&Mのような世界的リーダー企業と取引のあるサプライヤーにとって、リスクは大きくなりました。色や仕上げに不一致があると、コストのかかるやり直しや出荷拒否、さらにはブランドからの取引の喪失につながる可能性があります。 品質管理のプロセスが依然として目視評価、手動ログ、または物理的な標準に依存している場合は、時間、費用、機会を浪費している可能性があります。現在の Q品質管理プロセスがメリットよりもデメリットをもたらしていることを示す 5 つの警告サインを以下に示します。 1. 高い欠陥率が当たり前になっていませんか 欠陥は避けられませんが、どれくらいの数が多すぎるのでしょうか? 欠陥率が業界のベンチマークを超えている場合は、それは危険信号です。色の不一致、染色のムラ、堅牢度の低さなど、それぞれの欠陥は材料、労力、時間の無駄を意味します。 例: 毎週 10,000 バッチを 5% の不良率で...

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...

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...