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How TVs Are Tested
Posted by On May 6, 2013
Testing television display quality is a technically challenging process. Because so much of what we think of as quality is really a matter of perception, and because everybody sees things slightly differently, the television industry, and the television review industry, …
Are Digital Billboards too Bright?
Posted by On May 2, 2013
With outdoor advertising there is often the need to make advertisements brighter in order to grab the reader’s attention while they are on the go. However, there is a line between attention-getting and distracting that must not be crossed due …
Measuring the Brightness and Quality of Light with the T-10A Series Illuminance Meters
Posted by On March 4, 2013
Back in March, we introduced our T-10A series illuminance meters that we created to allow the measurement of the brightness of light falling on a surface. They’re two of many Konica Minolta light meters that are proving highly useful in …
How the Granular Material Attachment Protects CR-400 and CM-700D Color Measurement Instruments
Posted by On March 4, 2013
Konica Minolta’s spectrophotometers and colorimeters are used around the world for accurate color measurement in a wide range of products and solutions. Numerous industries count on our advanced technology to ensure that color stays consistent in the items they produce. …
How Plastics Manufacturers Use Benchtop Spectrophotometers in Quality Control
Posted by On February 25, 2013
When manufacturing plastic products, plants worldwide use Konica Minolta benchtop spectrophotometers to measure the products’ transmitted and reflected color, yellowness and haze. The instruments provide technicians with numerical values that relate to what is seen and are truly top of …
The Importance of Calibration for Color Measurement Instruments
Posted by On February 19, 2013
Like with any piece of equipment or machinery, color measurement instruments need maintenance to assure that they continue to work correctly and with a predictably high degree of accuracy. Calibration allows us to set a baseline for the instrument and …
How to Measure Luminance with Light Meters
Posted by On February 15, 2013
There seems to be a never-ending list of ways light meters are used in a wide range of industries. These powerful luminance meters give technicians an accurate appraisal of the characteristics of any number of light sources and are used …
Konica Minolta acquires Instrument Systems, focuses on enlarging its illuminance meter and other measurement-technology markets
Posted by On January 25, 2013
In order to stay competitive in our markets and continue to provide the most advanced light meter technology available, the Konica Minolta Group must make wise and timely investments. Konica Minolta Optics (KMOP), part of our business group, did just …
A robot doing the backstroke? That’s the power of 3D scanner technology
Posted by On January 23, 2013
Znews.India.com reported on July 31 that a Tokyo University of Technology team has built what it’s calling a “Womanhood” robot that has a perfect swimming backstroke and is making attempts at freestyle swimming. The robot was created using 3D scanner …
A 360 Degree View of a 3D Scanning Project
Posted by On January 23, 2013
3D scanning is a process that allows technicians in numerous industries to perform accurate replication of objects in 3D design, dimensional inspection and reverse engineering projects. Konica Minolta’s scanning labs use 3D scanners that employ advanced, state-of-the-art technology for clients …
What Happens During a 3D Scanning Workshop?
Posted by On January 23, 2013
For those who don’t know, Konica Minolta conducts complimentary four-hour workshops every month for people interested in knowing more about how 3d scanning works and the benefits of our 3D laser scanning service. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHPwBgwFXDs&feature=autoplay&list=UUzHKTjGEANHl5huRk336JXw&playnext=1 Workshops are held at unique, special …
Spotlight on the 3D scanner and its versatility in a wide range of 3D scanning applications
Posted by On January 23, 2013
Engineers involved in design, replicating and reverse engineering projects need an accurate method of creating prototypes and understanding and seeing every nuance of their target object. Konica Minolta’s handy and versatile 3D scanners provide them with the right technology to …
Spotlight on the SpectraRad Xpress Spectrophotometer: Color Measurement, Light Measurement and More
Posted by On January 23, 2013
In the field, across numerous industries and in a variety of laboratory settings, when technicians require highly accurate light and color measurements, more and more are choosing the popular SpectraRad Xpress Spectrophotometer, an easy to use instrument that is remarkably sophisticated. Designed …
Sensing Partners with Business Solutions at the Biggest Graphic Arts Show in the US
Posted by On October 10, 2012
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc., is excited to be partnering with our sister company, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., at this years GRAPH EXPO 2012 from October 7-10 at McCormick Place South in Chicago, booth #421. If the response …
How Light Meters are Used and a Look at Several Models
Posted by Jay Catral On October 5, 2012
If you are interested in measuring color for any reason then you should be looking into Konica Minolta's high-end spectrophotometers. Of course, there are quite a few spectrophotometers to choose from, and if you don't know exactly what you're looking for you may feel pretty overwhelmed. To make the process easier, we try to provide some information for the customer who is unclear about what he or she wants.
Evaluating HDTV displays with the CS-2000 Spectroradiometer light measurement instrument
Posted by Jay Catral On October 5, 2012
If you are interested in measuring color for any reason then you should be looking into Konica Minolta's high-end spectrophotometers. Of course, there are quite a few spectrophotometers to choose from, and if you don't know exactly what you're looking for you may feel pretty overwhelmed. To make the process easier, we try to provide some information for the customer who is unclear about what he or she wants.
Why spectrophotometers are useful in quantitative color analysis in biochemistry
Posted by Jay Catral On October 5, 2012
If you are interested in measuring color for any reason then you should be looking into Konica Minolta's high-end spectrophotometers. Of course, there are quite a few spectrophotometers to choose from, and if you don't know exactly what you're looking for you may feel pretty overwhelmed. To make the process easier, we try to provide some information for the customer who is unclear about what he or she wants.
Why more than 70% of all the world’s light meters are made by Konica Minolta
Posted by Jay Catral On October 5, 2012
If you are interested in measuring color for any reason then you should be looking into Konica Minolta's high-end spectrophotometers. Of course, there are quite a few spectrophotometers to choose from, and if you don't know exactly what you're looking for you may feel pretty overwhelmed. To make the process easier, we try to provide some information for the customer who is unclear about what he or she wants.
The benefits of using 3D scanners in reverse engineering
Posted by Chad Staller On October 5, 2012
If you are interested in measuring color for any reason then you should be looking into Konica Minolta's high-end spectrophotometers. Of course, there are quite a few spectrophotometers to choose from, and if you don't know exactly what you're looking for you may feel pretty overwhelmed. To make the process easier, we try to provide some information for the customer who is unclear about what he or she wants.
Satisfy Your Color Measurement Needs – Choose the Right Spectrophotometer for You
Posted by Randy Klimek On August 3, 2012
If you are interested in measuring color for any reason then you should be looking into Konica Minolta's high-end spectrophotometers. Of course, there are quite a few spectrophotometers to choose from, and if you don't know exactly what you're looking for you may feel pretty overwhelmed. To make the process easier, we try to provide some information for the customer who is unclear about what he or she wants.
Spectroscopy In Plain English
Posted by Ryan Griffin On August 3, 2012
Spectroscopy is the use of light or particle emission to study matter. These emissions can provide definitive information about many of the properties of a given subject under investigation. The device most often used for these analyses is called a …
What is a 3D Scanner?
Posted by Mark Lyon On August 3, 2012
If this article caught your eye then you may be wondering what exactly a 3D scanner is and what it does. You’ve read the technical product descriptions, and you may have even done a little research online, but you still …
Pharmaceutical uses of bench top spectrophotometers for R&D and batch control.
Posted by Randy Klimek On August 3, 2012
Pharmaceutical companies must monitor and control production of the small molecules they manufacture and they often rely on spectrophotometers for many of these procedures. It’s no surprise that the ingredients used in making pharmaceuticals are highly regulated, requiring a series …
Essential Equipment Care: Annual Spectrophotometer Calibration
Posted by Perry Fisher On August 3, 2012
You count on your spectrophotometer for unwavering color identification accuracy. Reliable color measurement readings depend on perfect spectrophotometer calibration. Because there is no room for error, a three-part calibration process is essential to ensuring proper values. Each part of the …
Measuring Haze with a Spectrophotometer
Posted by Randy Klimek On August 3, 2012
Hazy samples generally appear lighter in color than they actually are. This results from forward scattering of light from the sample’s surface or from within. This phenomenon of distortion has been particularly vexing to the packaging industry, where transparent packaging …
Spectrodensitometers for Packaging Color Accuracy and Consistency
Posted by Russell Doucette On August 3, 2012
Color is one of the most fundamental aspects of human interaction with the world. When we look at something, its color helps form our initial impression; it is part of basic identity. Color has the power to affect our mood …
The FD Spectrodensitometer for Color Measurement in Packaging and Printing
Posted by Russell Doucette On August 3, 2012
Accurate color measurements are essential to quality control in the packaging and printing industries. Cutting-edge color measurement technologies are key to consistent production of exact coloration. These industries rely on spectrodensitometers to measure the color, density, and spectral data of …
How Food Companies Measure Color to Produce Superior Products
Posted by Randy Klimek On August 3, 2012
The adage goes that we eat first with our eyes. It’s no surprise, then, that the food industry spends countless hours creating the ideal shades that we will see when we open a package. Everyone from the chefs to the …
