Effective immediately, Color Concepts B.V., is changing its name to ColorBase. This change reflects the company’s focus on reducing waste in the printing industry by connecting players through intelligent platforms that enable smarter collaboration, material sourcing, and color management solutions. 

Underscoring its commitment to print quality, Epson America today (25th August) announced the Epson SD-10, the first Epson-built spectrophotometer. Designed to give SureColor® wide-format customers a tool to accurately measure color, the SD-10 is an easy-to-use and full-featured color measuring device. The SD-10 is a compact, battery-powered device that can be used stand-alone via the built-in LCD display or wirelessly connected to a smartphone through the mobile app to make critical color decisions on-the-go. Allowing users to elevate their color with a simple color management tool, the SD-10 is ideal for print shops, designers and salespeople to capture, reproduce and confirm colors with confidence.

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announce the eXact™ 2, a next-generation non-contact handheld spectrophotometer designed to bring the ink, print, and packaging workflow together in one device. eXact 2 is the first color measurement device that connects to a full ecosystem of software tools, including InkFormulation Software, ColorCert™ Suite for print quality control, PantoneLIVE™ digital color libraries, NetProfiler® for device optimization, and the new X-Rite Link fleet management platform for real-time insight into device performance. Using patented, first-of-its-kind Mantis™ video targeting technology and a “two taps or less” touch-screen interface, eXact 2 enables operators to measure and seamlessly verify customer requirements two times faster and with higher accuracy. The speed, precision, and unparalleled data connectivity of the eXact 2 help operators streamline workflows, reduce waste, and free up capacity to generate revenue.

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announce X-Rite Link. This intuitive cloud-based platform provides real-time insights into color measurement device health. Customers can monitor their entire fleet from one central dashboard to reduce manual management, optimize performance, and streamline the servicing process.

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announce the appointment of Chris Brooks to the role of president, X-Rite. A seasoned leader with more than 20 years of general management, commercial, engineering and global operations experience, Brooks will lead the company’s innovation strategy into digital color platforms, cloud services, and connected hardware.

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, announced they are exhibiting the latest color measurement and print quality management solutions at COLOR22 Conference, January 22-25, 2022, in La Jolla, CA. During the event, X-Rite thought leaders will present sessions on implementing digital strategies for brand print quality management programs and the impact of industry standards on printing outcomes.

Packaging converters can now benefit from faster and more accurate inline color inspection, with the launch of the latest innovation from Esko, AVT SpectraLab XF.

Complex technology requires clear terminology, and this is certainly true of colour calibration, which, despite having been around for hundreds of years, still requires some explanation to demonstrate its full benefits.

Idealliance® announced today that they have revamped the content for their leading G7® Expert and G7 Professional training for industry professionals. Ready for its unveiling at the upcoming class October 18-22 taught by G7 Expert trainer Ron Ellis, this updated curriculum features additional information about G7 in connection with Expanded Color Gamut (ECG) and PrintWide®, more in-depth coverage of G7 in relation to different print technologies such as digital, flexo, large format, and textile, an additional section about SCCA and SCTV, and more.

Sun Chemical has partnered with GMG Color, an industry leader in color management technology, to provide customers with a new digital drawdown solution for color swatch production. GMG’s solution, GMG ColorCard, will now be available globally as part of the SunDigiProof service, available within Sun Chemical’s SunColorBox.

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, and its subsidiary Pantone LLC, announce that its popular Fundamentals Seminar Series focusing on color science and quality control is now available in an online learning format. The remote format consists of two courses and features self-paced modules, downloadable course guides, educational videos, product demonstrations, and interactive activities. Attendees will learn about color theory and how to measure, control, and communicate color to improve production workflows, reduce waste, and meet sustainability goals. In addition to the virtual format, the seminar will also be held in-person this fall throughout the United States.

BarbieriON, our new video series ON excellence in digital printing! Together with experts from different areas, we talk about topics related to Color Excellence and Top Performance in professional digital printing. We listen to their solutions, tips and recommendations.

Esko | Brand Solutions will partner with X-Rite® Pantone to showcase the latest collaborative software solutions helping CPG and life sciences brands to leverage packaging artwork, content, and color management for success at PACK EXPO, Las Vegas from September 27-29.

GMG Color has brought on board Russell Weller as UK Commercial Director to support the company’s position as the market leader in colour management. He will be working closely with GMG’s commercial teams and partners to deliver its best-in-class solutions to the multiple market segments served.

Pantone LLC, the global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design industries, announced today that CMYK Coated and Uncoated Guides will now be available printed using G7® calibration, making them achievable at almost any print provider in the world. The CMYK Guides offer more colours to choose from, with 1,889 coated colours that do not match any existing Pantone Formula Guide Coated colour, and 1,653 unique uncoated colours that do not match any existing Pantone Formula Guide Uncoated colour.

Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced that its technical service group has qualified the first Direct to Garment (DTG) printed T-Shirt in the G7 methodology of colour control for grey balance. DTG is the newest category for G7 qualifications by IDEAlliance.

Viktor Lazzeri started at Barbieri in 2011, initially working as Supply Chain Manager. Later he took the role of the VP of Product and Innovation and also managed the operations of Barbieri North America Inc. until year 2019.

Let’s Talk, presented by Color Concepts, is a new talk show designed to get you up to speed with news, trends, and updates across the visual industry. Let’s Talk invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy as host Marco Roos engages with innovators, game-changers, and leaders to learn and discuss the latest developments in our space.

By collaborating with Idealliance, Siegwerk is able to directly train its customers in the G7® methodology further strengthening its global color management offering across the packaging value chain.

PRINTING United Alliance today announces that its Color Ready! virtual conference will take place online on June 9-10. Easily accessible 20-minute tutorial-style sessions will provide anyone involved in the color printing supply chain with a convenient and powerful learning experience. Creative and brand professionals, production specialists, color management experts, and those in similar professions should plan to attend. Registration is free and available online here. Those who register can access the recordings through Aug. 31, 2021.

At HANS KOLB Wellpappe, the potential of digital printing was recognized early on and direct digital corrugated cardboard printing has opened up a completely new field of activity for the company. In order to ensure efficiency and quality right from the outset, GMG was called in to help implementing a digital workflow - focusing especially on color management.