X-Rite introduces booth for LED-based colour evaluation
X-Rite , a US-based colour science company, has announcesd the Judge LED light booth, designed for precise visual colour evaluation as industries shift from fluorescent to energy-efficient LED lighting.
The global shift to LED lighting, presents a new challenge for industries such as textiles, automotive, paint and coatings, plastics, and packaging that depend on colour accuracy. Fluorescent and LED illuminants have distinct spectral power distributions (SPD) that can dramatically impact colour perception.
To maintain colour consistency across the supply chain – from design to production to retail – visual evaluation programs must integrate LED standards into their colour workflows.
“The Judge LED light booth is a future-proof solution for brands and manufacturers transitioning from fluorescent lighting to comply with new energy regulations,” said Albert S Laforet, director of strategic projects, X-Rite.
“Our custom-designed LEDs are optimised to offer the best SPD match for legacy fluorescent tubes, including U30, U35, CWF and TL84, ensuring a seamless integration into colour workflows. This allows companies to meet regulatory requirements, ensure colour consistency, and prevent colour discrepancies before final product assembly.”
The Judge LED light booth delivers precise and consistent colour evaluation with seven distinct light sources that simulate a variety of lighting conditions. The seven light sources can be selected from a wide range of industry-leading standard illuminants, including LED D50, D65, LED-B2 3000K, LED 3500K, LED-B3 4000K, UV, A, CWF LED, TL84 LED, U30 LED, and U35 LED.
“The Judge LED light booth integrates visual and digital workflows, allowing designers, material suppliers, and marketers to compare digital renderings or material twins with physical samples under precise LED lighting. Paired with X-Rite's end-to-end digital colour solutions—including colour specification, measurement, PANTORA virtual material creation, and colour formulation and quality control software—companies can improve decision-making, streamline approval cycles, and accelerate time to market while ensuring consistent quality," continued Laforet.
“The Judge LED light booth is ready for use immediately and allows for faster and more consistent colour assessments. Our goal is to make colour management more efficient across our global supply chain,” said Carmen Keim, colourist and Digital Pioneer at Sympatex Technologies, a pioneer for high-tech functional materials in clothing, footwear, accessories and technical fields.
