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Konica Minolta to Launch the CM-SA2 Skin Analysis Software
Konica Minolta to Launch the CM-SA2 Skin Analysis Software for Quantitatively Evaluating and Analyzing Skin Color as Well as Melanin and Hemoglobin Enabling Accurate Skin Analysis at Cosmetics and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Research Institutes, Including Universities
Ramsey N.J. (June 20, 2025) – Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (Konica Minolta) today announced that the Company will launch the CM-SA2 skin analysis software.
Developed for use with Konica Minolta’s industry-leading spectrophotometers, CM-SA2 is now available. Building on the success of its predecessor, CM-SA, the new CM-SA2 software introduces advanced features tailored for cosmetic R&D, pharmaceutical testing, dermatological research, and academic institutions. It enables simultaneous measurement of Melanin Index, Hemoglobin (Hb) Index, and Hemoglobin Oxygen Saturation (Hb SO₂) Index, along with enhanced colorimetric data and graphing capabilities.
CM-SA2 represents a significant leap forward in skin analysis technology. With its intuitive interface, expanded language support, and powerful visualization tools like the ITA° graph, researchers and developers can now analyze skin tone and pigmentation with greater precision and efficiency than ever before.
Key Features of CM-SA2:
- Real-time measurement of melanin, hemoglobin, and oxygen saturation
- ITA° (Individual Typology Angle) graph for skin tone classification
- Dual-axis graphing for simultaneous color and biomarker analysis
- Outlier detection and data averaging for improved accuracy
- Camera viewfinder support (CM-17d) for precise measurement positioning
- Multilingual interface: English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Korean
- CSV export for seamless data integration
The CM-SA2 is compatible with the CM-17d, CM-16d, CM-700d*, CM-600d*, CM-2600d**, and CM-2500d** spectrophotometers. The software is available as a perpetual license with no dongle required, and can be downloaded directly from Konica Minolta’s Global Core website
Learn more here – https://sensing.konicaminolta.us/us/products/cm-sa2-skin-analysis-software/
Note *: firmware version1.23.0005 or later is required.
Note **: firmware version 1.42.0000 or later is required.
Main Specifications
| Skin data display | Melanin Index
Hb Index [Total hemoglobin (oxidized + reduced) index] Hb SO2 Index(%)[Hemoglobinoxygensaturation index(%)] ITA° [Individual Typology Angle](*2), ITA° |
| Colorimetric value display | L*, a*, b*, C*, h, Munsell value (Hue, Value, Chroma) *3 |
| Graph display | Hue-Value graph, Hb Index–Melanin Index graph, ITA° graph, 2-axis graph *4 |
| Observer *5 | 2°, 10° |
| Illuminant *5 | C, D65 |
| Data Handling | Saving / reading data in CM-SA original format Saving data in text (CSV) format
[Melanin Index, Hb Index, Hb SO2 Index (%), L*, a*, b*, C*, h, Munsell value (Hue, Value, Chroma), ITA°, Spectral reflectance (400-700 nm) *6] |
| Display languages | Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean |
| Other | Save and display viewfinder images CM-17d *7 |
The descriptions, specifications, and appearance are subject to change without notice.
*1: Instruments with new firmware versions only. Instruments with old firmware versions may not be supported.
*2: ITA° v0alues are calculated for a 2° observer and Standard Illuminant C.
*3: Munsell data are calculated for 2° observer and Standard Illuminant C.
*4: Colorimetric values for each axis can be selected from L*, a*, b*, C*, and h.
*5: Illuminant / Observer can be selected from one of the four conditions. ( 2°/C, 2°/D65, 10°/C, 10°/D65 )
*6: The spectral reflectance data that are output are the reflectance obtained in SCI (Specular component included) mode.
*7: CM-17d viewfinder images will be saved only when measurements are taken with Save Viewfinder Image enabled. Saved images are linked with measurement data for later display.
*8: The hardware of the computer system must meet or exceed the greater of the recommended system requirements for the compatible OS being used or the above specifications.
Company profile of Konica Minolta Sensing Americas
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. (KMSA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta, Inc., Sensing Business Unit is recognized as the international leader of industrial color and light measurement. The company is responsible for product lines that continuously revolutionize how visual perception is measured by the world.
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas’ Ramsey, New Jersey corporate headquarters is fully equipped with a state of the art service center, technical support center, and a focused sales force dedicated to both the North American and South American regions. When it comes to color and light measurement, the world looks to Konica Minolta.
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Maria Schaller
Marketing Manager
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas
Phone: (201) 236-4300
Toll Free: (888) 473-2625
Web: https://sensing.konicaminolta.us
Email: marketing.sus@konicaminolta.com
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