What is the HunterLab Aeros, and how can it improve my color quality control process?
The HunterLab Aeros is a non-contact benchtop spectrophotometer specifically designed for measuring the color of large, irregular, or textured samples without any physical contact. It uses a 45°/0° optical geometry and features an automated height-adjustable sensor, ensuring highly repeatable and accurate results regardless of surface shape or texture.
Key Features
- Non-contact measurement, suitable for delicate, wet, powdery, or soft samples
- Large 45 mm measurement area for comprehensive surface analysis
- Automated Z-axis accommodates sample heights up to 102 mm
- Built-in touchscreen interface with intuitive operation
- Smart averaging function to account for surface variability
Benefits for Customers
- Eliminates contamination risk, especially for food, pharma, or coated samples
- Improves operational efficiency with minimal setup time and no sample preparation
- Ensures consistency across batches with precise, repeatable measurements
- Reduces operator error compared to manual color checks
- Supports faster decision-making in production and QC environments
Industries That Benefit
The Aeros is well-suited for:
- Food and beverage (e.g., baked goods, cereals, powdered ingredients)
- Pharmaceuticals (e.g., coated tablets, granules)
- Plastics and rubber (e.g., textured molded parts)
- Agriculture (e.g., seeds, grains, raw materials)
- Building materials (e.g., bricks, tiles, concrete)
How It Helps
By integrating the Aeros into your QC process, you can ensure product appearance remains consistent, minimize batch rejection, and increase throughput without compromising accuracy. It’s an excellent tool for any operation that values clean, fast, and precise non-contact color measurement.