X-Rite has introduced the RM200QC handheld spectrocolorimeter to give companies a powerful way to record and communicate colour differences to speed introduction of new products and reduce instances of scrap.
The RM200QC memory holds 20 standards and up to 350 measurements automatically stamped with time and date and saved as PDF and CSV files that can be downloaded easily via USB cable so the information can be shared with other stakeholders in a supply chain. Any measurement can be linked with images of test surfaces, text notes, or voice messages and the reports can be output in multiple languages. The RM200QC is inexpensive enough for companies to purchase multiple units that can be stationed at individual machines or at critical steps in a workflow to alert quality control personnel if a manufacturing process is out of control. The instrument is particularly suited to help companies that currently manage colours by comparing incoming raw materials or finished products with colour swatches, fan decks or sample products.
